Research Provides New Insights into Youth and Young Adult Market

Those Ages 18 to 24 Are Creating a New Version of the American Dream, Study Finds By Kara Simon Public Relations Account Executive MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (March 31, 2016) — The just-released State of the Youth and Young Adult (YAYA) Report can help marketers and businesses wanting to attract, hire or retain those ages … Continued

Humans of Strat Comm: Emily Bathe

Columbia, Mo. (March 25, 2016) — Senior strategic communication student Emily Bathe loves all things social media. Last summer, she put her passion for social media to work, managing accounts for Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP, a healthy and all-natural popcorn snack during her internship at FRWD, a digital advertising and marketing agency in Minneapolis. Emily had previously immersed herself in … Continued

Humans of Strat Comm: Tim Ryan

Columbia, Mo. (March 19, 2016) — Senior Tim Ryan is an involved and dedicated strategic communication student. Tim originally came to MU interested in pursuing graphic design through the Art department. After realizing he could gain these skills through strategic communication courses, Tim knew that he had found his academic home. These days, Tim serves … Continued

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