Reaching Young Adults: Using Communications Expertise from the Missouri School of Journalism to Engage Young Adults in USFWS Volunteer Opportunities

By Ashley Spratt Communications Coordinator U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 30, 2012) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the nation’s premiere agency dedicated to the protection, conservation and management of fish, wildlife and our natural resources, faces an unprecedented challenge of engaging a generation of tech-savvy, highly diverse, and highly … Continued

New White Paper Shows Youth and Young Adult Employees Value Long-Term Benefits

By Cole Donelson YAYA Connection Columbia, Mo. (May 11, 2012) — New research reveals employees in all fields of work in the YAYA (Youth And Young Adults) demographic, those 18 to 24 years, value opportunities for career growth and healthcare coverage over other features offered by employers. These and other findings are now available in … Continued

Stephanie Meyers Is the First Online Master’s Recipient of a Synor Scholarship

Columbia, Mo. (May 7, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism graduate student Stephanie Meyers is the first online master’s recipient of a Synor scholarship. She is enrolled in the strategic communication model and will receive $1,000 to offset her fall 2012 tuition costs. Meyers is the marketing manager for Emergency Communications Network in Ormond Beach, … Continued

Strategic Communication Students Participate in Award-Winning Mindfire Program

Senior Jordan Tatman Awarded $100 for Winning Idea New York (May 7, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication students are among those from 40 elite and diverse universities around the world to participate in Mindfire. This idea engine – just awarded the Silver SABRE Award for PR Product of the Year by the … Continued

MOJO Ad Students Present Annual State of the YAYA to Chicago Advertising Agencies

By Natasha Desai Public Relations Account Executive MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (April 19, 2012) — Twelve MOJO Ad students visited nine Chicago advertising agencies and companies March 27-30 to present the annual State of the YAYA report and learn more about the advertising world. Representing some of the world’s leading brands like McDonalds, Proctor & … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism, HCD Research Partner to Offer Advanced Communication Science Services

Combining Biometric and Eye-Tracking Measures Provides Unique Consumer Insights Flemington, N.J. (April 10, 2012) PRNewswire via COMTEX — The Missouri School of Journalism and HCD Research announced that they will join forces to conduct research studies using a communication science approach, which encompasses biometric measures and eye-tracking technology to provide deeper insights into consumer preferences. … Continued

Strategic Communication Students Visit New York City Ad/PR Agencies and Companies

Columbia, Mo. (March 9, 2012) — Creativity and innovation are hallmarks to successful communication, a group of 16 Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication students learned during a two-day trip to New York City. Insights into how to develop and execute these values were shared at eight advertising and public relations agencies and other organizations. … Continued

Strategic Communication Senior Earns Two ADDY Student Awards from the AAF Kansas City Chapter

The “Lifesavers” Campaign Will Compete on the National Level Columbia, Mo. (March 6, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Nathan Morris earned two recognitions in the recent ADDY awards student competition sponsored by the American Advertising Federation’s Kansas City Chapter (AAFKC). He is a dual major in strategic communication and marketing. The “Lifesavers” campaign … Continued

Strategic Communication Career Fair Breaks Record Recruiter and Student Attendance

Agencies Come to Columbia Looking to Fill Internship and Job Openings with Missouri School of Journalism Students By Natasha Desai Public Relations Account Executive MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 23, 2012) — The 2012 Strategic Communication Career Fair brought in a record number of 34 companies and agencies that provided students with internship and job … Continued