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<h2>How To: Use the GIG Group Chat (For COMPANIES)</h2>Once you have started your GIG, use the GIG group chat to contact all participants at once with important announcements or updates.<ol><li>From your Dashboard, select “Messages” on the left hand side</li><li>Select the group chat for the GIG that you want to send an announcement to</li><li>Type your message and hit send</li></ol><figure><video src="https://d3lrqzm3fer3ds.cloudfront.net/blog-media/131/1752089188687.mov" alt="" title="giggroupchat" controls="true" controlslist="nodownload"></video></figure>Students may also be asking questions about the GIG or tasks in this chat, so make sure to monitor that. For additional questions please reach out to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:gig@homefromcollege.com">gig@homefromcollege.com</a> or the HFC Bestie chat.

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What’s it like to work at one of the most iconic companies in the world where your coworkers are building the future? In this episode of Home From College Office Tours, we’re giving you a rare peek inside Google’s Playa Vista campus in Los Angeles. Housed in a historic airplane hangar-turned-office space, this Google office blends innovation with imagination, just like the team that works there.We caught up with two Googlers doing incredible work: Angelica Song, Global Social Media Manager at YouTube, and Michael Carney, a Google veteran working with startups. From campaign launches to arcade breaks, here’s what it’s really like to work at Google.<h1>What is Google (in case you’ve been living under a rock)?</h1>Google is one of the world’s most influential tech companies, powering everything from search and maps to cloud computing, YouTube, and Android. With over 180 office locations in more than 50 countries, Google’s mission is simple but powerful: to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.It’s also consistently ranked one of the best places to work, and after this tour, you’ll see why.<h1>Inside the Office: From Hangars to Hogwarts</h1>Located in Playa Vista, CA, the Google campus sits inside a historic airplane hangar, once home to major movie sets like Titanic and Transformers. But these days, it’s home to innovation.✈️ Flight-Themed Rooms – Every meeting space is themed around aviation, giving nods to the building’s history. 🎮 Arcade Area – Need a break? There’s a full game zone and a micro kitchen stocked with snacks and drinks. 🎬 Auditoriums with History – Giant theaters that once held movie screenings now host Google events and team all-hands. 🌿 Goose Park – A light-filled, plant-covered space designed for collaboration and creative thinking. 📚 Conference Room Secrets – Want to meet in “Peter Pan” or “Harry Potter”? You’ll need to book way in advance. <reactembed src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL8JHOzSdBP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" alt="" title="office tour" type="instagram"></reactembed><h1>Meet Michael Carney: 11 Years at Google and Still Inspired</h1>Michael Carney is a proud LMU alum who’s spent over a decade at Google working closely with startups. His role? Helping small companies scale big ideas. So, what makes him stay?💬 “For me it’s the people and getting to work with such creative minds and personalities. We’re surrounded by amazing folks who are building.” <reactembed src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL3VdPuheRC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" alt="" title="Michael visual resume" type="instagram"></reactembed><h1>Meet Angelica Song: Leading Global Social at YouTube</h1>A UCLA Haas alum, Angelica Song brings culture, content, and creativity together at YouTube, where she works as a Global Social Media Manager on the editorial team. Her work touches some of the platform’s most iconic cultural moments.She’s helped bring campaigns to life for: 🎤 Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” on Shorts ⚽ The FIFA World Cup 🎡 Coachella + VidCon 🏀 Sports creators &amp; beyond💬 “Since working at YouTube, I’ve had the chance to work on such amazing campaigns. It’s fun, it’s fast, and every day looks different.” <h1>Why This Office Tour Hits Different</h1>Google’s Playa Vista campus is more than a cool office, it's where culture meets code, history meets innovation, and creatives meet technologists. Whether you’re brainstorming your next big campaign or taking a break in Goose Park, the energy is contagious.For students and early-career talent looking to: ✅ Work on products that shape the world ✅ Join a global team of thinkers and doers ✅ Create with purpose and play👉 Google is proof that work can be imaginative and impactful.🎥 Watch the full Office Tour with Angelica Song and Michael Carney now on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/homefromcollege/">@homefromcollege</a> socials!

Go inside Google’s Playa Vista campus with Angelica Song & Michael Carney where big ideas, culture, and creativity take flight.

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H\FC Office Tour: Google with Angelica Song & Michael Carney

<h2>Nutpods x Home From College: Brewing Awareness with Gen Z Creators &amp; Campus Coffee Culture</h2>In Fall 2024, Nutpods launched a nationwide campaign to reach a key Gen Z audience through TikTok creator marketing and on-campus product sampling. Partnering with Home From College, Nutpods set out to drive brand awareness through content rooted in everyday routines and college lifestyle. The campaign leveraged a network of 30 student creators across 17 U.S. states, generating social-first content optimized for both organic performance and paid amplification.<h2>📌 Campaign Goals</h2><ol><li>Build awareness of Nutpods’ newest product innovation within Gen Z audiences</li><li>Generate organic and paid content to fuel Nutpods’ content portfolio</li><li>Drive consideration through relatable student-led storytelling </li></ol><h2>📦 The Strategy: Content Creation Meets Campus Culture</h2>H\FC recruited and managed 30 diverse creators with an average following of 81K. Each creator delivered 2 pieces of TikTok or Instagram content — showcasing how Nutpods fit into everyday moments like morning routines, dorm coffee setups, and “day in the life” vlogs.<h2>💡 Key Tactics</h2><ul><li>60 total unique assets optimized for paid and owned use</li><li>30 additional UGC-style assets generated organically</li><li>Targeted creator selection near Kroger and banner store locations</li><li>Content integrated naturally into wellness, lifestyle, and beauty creator routines</li></ul><h2>🎯 Campaign Results</h2>✅ 30 Gen Z creators across 17 states✅ 81K avg. creator following✅ 97.1K total content views✅ 4K total likes + 241 comments<reactembed src="https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiieperez/video/7431959203935227179" alt="" title="Nutpods Content" type="tiktok"></reactembed><h2>🥄 Why It Worked: Aligning With Gen Z Routines</h2>☕ Creators who genuinely love coffee brought real enthusiasm to the brand🧠 Content styles aligned with top-performing formats: “day in the life,” GRWMs, and trend-led videos🌎 Diverse voices (from freshmen to med school students) made the campaign inclusive and far-reaching📱 The mix of paid-ready assets and UGC gave Nutpods a wide range of usable media<h2>💬 Final Takeaway</h2>Nutpods x H\FC showed that college students don’t just drink coffee — they share it. By putting the brand in the hands of trusted student creators and coffee enthusiasts, Nutpods earned authentic advocacy, social buzz, and thousands of impressions with content built to scale.☕ Want to bring your brand to the heart of Gen Z routines? Let’s talk.

Discover how Nutpods leveraged Home From College to launch a Gen Z marketing campaign featuring college creators, TikTok content, and coffee culture seeding across 17 U.S. states.

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