HAILSTORM
ACADEMY
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Master the Fundamentals or Advertising Business Affairs with
Hailstorm Academy
Business Affairs is often learned on the job, but we believe success starts with a strong foundation. Hailstorm Academy provides graduates and aspiring pros with the essential practices needed to excel in this critical field.
Interactive Learning, Not Just Lectures.
Forget boring lectures and 2 hours of note taking. Our certificate program is designed to be interactive and engaging, featuring:
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Online Classes: Led by experienced Hailstorm professionals.
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Real-World Application: Discussion-based learning centered on actual industry projects.
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Comprehensive Curriculum: From reviewing creative to production to talent and music, we cover the full lifecycle of the making of modern advertising materials.
What You Will Gain
Upon completion, students will be equipped to:
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Navigate the BA Landscape: Fully understand the roles, responsibilities, and how BA interacts with brands and creative teams.
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Learn to Manage Production & Budgets: Gain knowledge in production lifecycles, understanding bids, contracts, and insurance.
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Master Talent & Union Contracts: Gain experience with SAG-AFTRA contracts and learn about talent casting, session and use estimating.
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Grow Your Knowledge in Intellectual Property: Deepen your understanding of music licensing, IP laws, and network clearance.
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Understand Regulation: Learn about the regulatory bodies impacting modern marketing materials.
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Soft Skills: Gain presentation skills, learn empathic and effective communication.
Important Dates
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Registration Opens: May 2026
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Program Duration: September 15, 2026 – March 21, 2027 (7 months, with a break for holidays).
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Time: Weekday, 1 2-hr session per week (Date and time TBD)
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WE ARE
HAILSTORM
WELCOME TO
MODERN BUSINESS AFFAIRS
There has never been more of a need for an
on-demand business affairs partner to help marketers navigate the twists and turns of an ever evolving advertising landscape...
...where a single misstep can negatively impact both reputation and bottom-line.
is a modern, strategic resource, providing advertising business affairs on-demand.
We are focused solely on creative problem solving and driving brand successes, while protecting the interests of agencies and brands alike.
We have business minds and creative hearts.
Sure we geek out over trademark and copyright law, but our North Star is to partner with clients to help them get the best possible creative work out into the world.
HAILSTORM
WHAT
WE DO
Hailstorm is comprised of a diverse group of industry experts that bring unique experience and relationships to any project large or small.
We partner with all kinds of companies, agencies, production companies, and brands. Large and small. Startup to established.
The way we work and deploy resources is tailored to the changing needs of our clients, their processes, and their projects.
HOW WE
DO IT
We COMMUNICATE • We are OPTIMISTIC
• We pay ATTENTION to the details • We are ADAPTABLE • We are KIND • We are EMPATHETIC • We say THANK YOU • We
TEACH • We LEARN • We are CURIOUS
• We are HUMBLE • We are CREATIVE
• We HELP • We are GENEROUS • We are PROFESSIONAL • We SHOW UP well • We are ON TIME • We are ORGANIZED
• We ASK questions • We find HUMOR
• We LISTEN • We have an OPINION
• We RESPECT the opinions of others • We believe DESIGN & AESTHETICS matter
• We are RESPONSIVE • We have an ENTREPRENEURIAL spirit • We are PASSIONATE about life and work • We are connected to CULTURE • We are EXCITED
• We have FUN
WORKING MODERN
REMOTE BY
DESIGN
Hailstorm was founded as a remote company.
It is our belief that people are more productive, healthier, and happier when they are free to fit their work into their lives, rather than their lives into their work. This can only be achieved when people are given the power to be in charge of their space and time.
Our team works happily and successfully from all over the country and around the world.
FOUNDED IN
2018
WOMAN-OWNED
BA SAVANTS
22
(AND GROWING)
WORKING REMOTELY IN
15CITIES
