Strategic Communication
New research from Missouri School of Journalism’s Jon Stemmle: Communicators adopting AI tools with astonishing speed
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 25, 2024) — Missouri School of Journalism Professor Jon Stemmle has expanded upon the AI research report he co-authored late last year, conducting a new survey that revealed the rapid pace of change in attitudes toward AI in strategic communication. As before, the new report was co-authored by Stemmle … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s AdZou team places in top five in National Student Advertising Competition
The AdZou team conducted an Instagram takeover during the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) in Salt Lake City. To watch their takeover, visit instagram.com/mujschool. By Benjamin Miller COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 17, 2024) — AdZou, the full-service marketing and advertising agency operated by strategic communication students from the Missouri School of Journalism, took fourth place in … Continued
Finding common ground: The interplay of community and health care
A new study from University of Missouri researcher Monique Luisi reveals that communities that had good COVID-19 vaccination experiences were more likely to get other vaccines June 17, 2024Contact: Courtney Perrett, 573-882-6217, cperrett@missouri.edu Simple, clear conversations between health care providers and their patients can save lives. For University of Missouri science communication expert Monique Luisi, … Continued
From Mizzou to the White House
Erika Trombley walks down the halls of the White House with Vice President Kamala Harris By Sydney Perry Erika Trombley, director of Consumer Media at the White House, reflects on her journey to her dream position Erika Trombley graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 2016 and has since found success in … Continued
From the stands to the sideline
Alumna Carly Stephens’ journey from covering Mizzou Football to working for the Dallas Cowboys By Sydney Perry Many students at the University of Missouri dream of working in the sports industry. Missouri School of Journalism alumna Carly Stephens made it happen, working for the Dallas Cowboys as a corporate partnerships marketing manager, a position that … Continued
From Mizzou to Manhattan: Alumna Jenn Ott’s journey to her dream city and beyond
Jenn Ott standing with a flag in Antarctica, completing her journey of traveling to all seven continents. By Sydney Perry After successfully setting foot in all seven continents and over 50 countries, with no intention of slowing down any time soon, University of Missouri alumna Jenn Ott credits her initial desire and ambition to travel … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism students return from European tour with fresh perspectives
A view of Barcelona from near the top of Montjuic, in front of the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya. Photo: Jeannette Porter By Benjamin Miller COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 14, 2024) — Just two days before the new year, 18 students and two faculty representatives from the Missouri School of Journalism boarded a plane from Detroit … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism senior Ryan Wilson named one of AAF’s 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 17, 2024) — A Missouri School of Journalism student has once again been selected as one of the American Advertising Federation’s 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students. For 2024, the honor went to Ryan Wilson, who was chosen out of high-achieving and diverse seniors in more than 140 AAF college … Continued
Tracy Draksler Brown and David Salisbury join Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication faculty
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 11, 2024) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomes two new strategic communication professors to campus this January. Tracy Draksler Brown, BJ ’00, and David Salisbury join the School as assistant professional practice professors and will teach their first courses in the upcoming spring semester. “Together, Tracy and David … Continued
Mizzou Athletics, School of Journalism partner on innovative branding program
Photo: Hunter Dyke | Mizzou Athletics As part of last fall’s pilot program, MU student-athletes worked with J-School students to examine their NIL brands COLUMBIA, Mo. — When Euphenie Andre and Abigail Klapatauskas first met earlier this fall, a partnership born out of a campus experiment quickly blossomed into something much more. Andre, an All-American … Continued