Strategic Communication Career Fair Attracts Top National Agencies

MOJO Ad Public Relations Team Plans, Staffs and Executes the Entire Event By Eimear Arkins Columbia, Mo. (March 17, 2016) — Leading agencies from across the country attended the Strategic Communication Career Fair on Feb. 11 at the Reynolds Alumni Center on the University of Missouri campus. The Career Fair, now in its ninth year, … Continued

STRANjERS: Ross Terrell

It’s smart, passionate, resilient, quirky and creative people who make the Missouri School of Journalism so special. Meet them in STRANjERS. Ross Terrell Anticipated Graduation: Bachelor’s in Journalism, May 2016 Emphasis: Convergence Journalism Hometown: Conyers, Georgia “I’ve been wearing this Superman necklace a lot lately. I just wear it as a reminder. I kind of … Continued

Humans of Strat Comm: Carolyn Welter

Columbia, Mo. (March 13, 2016) — Senior Carolyn Welter is never afraid to take on a new challenge. Originally from Prairie Village, Kansas, Carolyn came to Mizzou in 2012 ready to jumpstart her journalism career. “I had a really great experience as a student journalist in high school, so I knew the J-School would naturally … Continued

2 Events Prepared Strategic Communication Students for Career Fair

Experts Shared Advice About Resumes, Portfolios and LinkedIn By Eimear Arkins and Jamie Ras Columbia, Mo. (March 1, 2016) — MOJO Ad recently hosted a series of preparatory events planned and executed by students, for students, in preparation for the 2016 Strategic Communication Career Fair. Almost 50 advertising and public relations companies participated in the Feb. … Continued

Strategic Communication Capstone Courses Set New Enrollment Record

AdZou and MOJO Ad Offer Extended Range of Services to Wide Range of Clients By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 18, 2016) — With 250 students enrolled, spring 2016 is a record breaker for the strategic communication capstone courses. MOJO Ad is working on a campaign for Bengay, the muscle and joint pain relief product … Continued

Senior Wins American Advertising Federation Scholarship

Cecilia Zheng Receives $1,000 Scholarship from the St. Louis AAF Chapter for Academic Achievements and Excellence By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 10, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Cecilia (Congrong) Zheng was awarded a $1,000 scholarship award from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) St. Louis chapter for the 2015-16 school year. The merit-based … Continued

Alumni Pay It Forward to Help Current Students

Virtual Individual Resume and Portfolio Reviews Prepare Strategic Communication Students for Annual Career Fair By Hailey Yeakle Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 3, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism alumni from across the country donated an hour of their time to help current students refine their resumes and portfolios during the recent Individual Resume and Portfolio Review. This … Continued

New Book on Ethics Addresses Challenges in Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing

Professors Margaret Duffy, Esther Thorson Hope ‘Persuasion Ethics Today’ Will Help Students and Practitioners with Difficult Questions By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 3, 2016) — Two Missouri School of Journalism professors, Margaret Duffy and Esther Thorson, have published a new book that explores communication ethics in the fields of advertising, promotions, public relations and … Continued

Strategic Communication Career Fair to Feature a Job Hunt Q&A

Agency Professionals Will Share Honest Advice, Detailed Expectations with Students By Kara Simon Public Relations Account Executive for MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 20, 2016) — Top agency professionals from Los Angeles and St. Louis will share information about the search for jobs and internships, the application process and salary negotiation at an upcoming event … Continued

School and Marketing Agency VML Partner to Create New Social Media Curriculum for Students

New Advanced Social Media Strategies Course Immerses Students in an Agency Environment Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 12, 2015) — A new innovative partnership between the Missouri School of Journalism and global marketing agency VML will serve as a professional training program for students interested in working in social media. The course, “Advanced Social Media Strategies,” will … Continued