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

Two Missouri Journalism Students Win Orbit Gum Spotlight Series National Design Contest

Their Winning Pack Designs Will Appear on Store Shelves in December Chicago (Nov. 22, 2011) — Two Missouri School of Journalism students are grand-prize winners in the national Orbit Spotlight Series Design Contest. Emily Herron and Brad Siegler each received a $5,000 cash prize and will see their design and personal signature featured on-pack when the … Continued

MOJO Ad Releases 2011 ‘State of the YAYA’

New Report Provides Insights about the 18-to-24-Age Group, Including How They Use Social Media, Desire Feedback and View Decision Making By Kimberly Long MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 24, 2011) — New phones purchased in the coming year by those in the 18-to-24-age group will almost certainly have Internet capabilities, according to the just-released 2011 … Continued

Strategic Communication Students Help Columbia Missourian Set a New Sales and Page Count Records for Centennial Homecoming Special Edition

Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 18, 2011) — Strategic communication students in the media sales class helped the Columbia Missourian‘s advertising department set new page count and total sales records for the annual Homecoming special supplement. This year’s 56-page edition, “A Century of Coming Home,” was twice as large as the 28-page issue published in 2007. “I’m … Continued

Missouri Strategic Communication Students’ Winning Integrated Campaign Airs on Fox Sports Midwest

The Tagline “Every Game Matters” Connects the Print, Radio and Online Ads By Chantel O’Neal Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 7, 2011) — Fox Sports Networks (FSN) including Fox Sports Midwest and Fox Sports Southwest will air the creative campaign of eight Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication students. Their assignment: Create an integrated advertising campaign … Continued

Extreme Negative Anti-Smoking Ads Can Backfire, MU Experts Find

MU Researchers Say Disgusting and Threatening Ads Can Cause Strong Defense Responses from Viewers By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 18, 2011) — Health communicators have long searched for the most effective ways to convince smokers to quit. Now, Missouri School of Journalism researchers have found that using a combination of disturbing … Continued

Journalism Books by Davis, Heiman Recognized at MU Campus Authors Event

Columbia, Mo. (May 18, 2011) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty members Charles Davis and Suzette Heiman were among the 34 University of Missouri professors recognized at the recent annual Campus Authors event sponsored by the University Bookstore. The activity took place in conjunction with the University of Missouri’s Celebration of Teaching workshop, which featured … Continued