Strategic Communication
Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2017) — Everyone can relate to the “fear of missing out,” or FOMO, especially those under the age of 30. These younger millennials value life experiences over material possessions and are more likely to spend money on concerts, social events and cultural experiences than belongings. They want to see more, do … Continued
Humans of Strat Comm: Jeffrey Orr
Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2017) — Everyone can relate to the “fear of missing out,” or FOMO, especially those under the age of 30. These younger millennials value life experiences over material possessions and are more likely to spend money on concerts, social events and cultural experiences than belongings. They want to see more, do … Continued
J-Cool Event to Promote an Identity of Inclusivity and Respect at Mizzou and Beyond
Columbia, Mo. (May 16, 2017) — The second J-Cool event took place on Wednesday, May 3, in the Palmer Room. This event was created by the Events and Promotions class to encourage a welcoming and respectful community in the J-School and at Mizzou. The J-Cool campaign seeks to encourage a thoughtful, respectful and open-minded attitude … Continued
Humans of Strat Comm: Miranda Cowan
Columbia, Mo. (May 9, 2017) — Miranda Cowan has been hooked on telling stories since she was 13 years old. This passion has led her to pursue a career in copywriting at the J-School so she could cultivate her creative spirit. As a freshman, Miranda was eager to jump in and learn all that she … Continued
Strategic Communication Students Win Third Place and Award for Most Outstanding Presenters
At top, members of the NSAC Mizzou presentation team await questions from NSAC District 9 judges following their campaign pitch; from left, Patrick LaBelle, Gina Pintozzi, Matthew Carlino and Kara Maricic. At bottom, students are all smiles after delivering their pitch. By Sydney Skubic Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2017) — The student-led team from the … Continued
Will Jarvis Chosen for American Society of Magazine Editors Internship Program
Junior Will Jarvis has been selected for the summer 2017 American Society of Magazine Editors internship program. He Will Work at Advertising Age in New York This Summer By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (May 3, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism junior Will Jarvis has been selected for the summer 2017 American Society of Magazine … Continued
Strategic Communication Events Class Creates ‘Footprint Project’ to Promote Diversity and Inclusion
Columbia, Mo. (May 2, 2017) — The Footprint Project took place on Wednesday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Missouri School of Journalism. An all-day event created by the Events and Promotions class to bring awareness about inclusion and diversity to journalism school students, the event included an art gallery about … Continued
Research Finds Media Portrayal of Public Shooters Can Perpetuate Stereotypes
Study Highlights Need for Journalists to Examine Implicit Bias When Reporting on Shootings By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (April 27, 2017) — As the pervasiveness of media reports on public shootings increase, the way in which media cover these violent stories can have broad social implications, including the creation and perpetuation of … Continued
School of Journalism Students Coordinate Public Health Effort with State
Three strategic communication seniors – Madeline Siriouthay, Katherine Sorbelli and Hannah Tinnin – teamed up with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to educate citizens and key stakeholders about the importance of funding public health programs. Three Strategic Communication Students Create a Toolkit for Agencies to Highlight Public Health in Missouri Columbia, Mo. … Continued
Humans of Strat Comm: Mary Jane Rogers
Columbia, Mo. (April 10, 2017) — Mary Jane “MJ” Rogers has refused to be put in a box since the age of three. When MJ lost her hearing due to bacterial meningitis at the age of three years old, doctors told her that she would likely have a fourth-grade reading level as an adult. Instead … Continued
Strategic Communication Professor Creates Board Game
Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication Associate Professor Mark Swanson loves board games, enough to create one of his own. In a March 8 article, Columbia Missourian reporter Thomas Oide shares Swanson’s journey in creating Feudum. It’s a Euro-style fantasy-world game that relies less on luck and more on strategy and has multiple paths to … Continued