Sandy Kornberg, BJ ’64, Receives International Medal of Merit

Columbia, Mo. (May 6, 2010) — Sandy Kornberg, BJ ’64, will receive the Medal of Merit from the International Advertising Association (IAA) at a gala dinner to be held in the Kremlin during the organization’s upcoming World Congress in Moscow. Established in the 1960s, the IAA Medal for Merit is awarded to recognize outstanding service to … Continued

Social Media Focus of Daylong Seminar

VML Hosts Strategic Communication Students at KC Office Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2010) — Social media has created a fundamental shift in our personal relationships, including the one between a brand and its customers. The implications for advertising and public relations were discussed during a daylong seminar on social media at VML. The program provided … Continued

The Joy is in the Social Hunt

MU Researcher Finds Facebook Users Enjoy Searching for Friends the Most By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (April 22, 2010) — The popularity of social networking websites has grown dramatically in recent years. One of the most popular sites, Facebook.com, now boasts more than 350 million users worldwide. With so many people interacting … Continued

Who Is Injured Determines Who Gets the Blame

MU Study Finds that Consumers Blame Organizations for Crises More When the Injured Party Is a Consumer, Rather Than a Member of the Organization By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (April 15, 2010) — When crises such as the recent Toyota recalls occur, public relations practitioners develop strategies to minimize damage to company … Continued

Public Health Meetings Help Communities During Epidemics, MU Study Indicates

By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (March 19, 2010) — The H1N1 outbreak last fall created a public outcry for more information on the risks and treatment of the quickly spreading disease. Although public health institutions across the country were holding meetings, little was known about their impact on the general public. Now, … Continued

45 Strategic Communication Students Visit Chicago to Network, Learn about the Industry

By Lauren Walsh Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (March 16, 2010) — “Take advantage of any opportunity to get into the game,” noted Karen Sauder, BJ ’90, as she welcomed 45 Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication students to DraftFCB Chicago. Sauder, who serves as the agency’s managing director, also told the students that this is a … Continued