AIM Club

Analytics, Insights and
Measurement (AIM) Club

The Analytics, Insights, and Measurement (AIM) Club is a central place for graduate education and training at Grady College.

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The AIM Club has three missions. First, it promotes graduate student-led research and their active role in organizing and driving research plans and actions. Second, it leverages existing graduate classes and research facilities in Grady, aiming to bolster faculty mentoring and collaboration with graduate students. Third, it provides a forum for new insights, conversation, and shared learning, cultivating an intellectually vibrant climate built on Grady’s theoretical and methodological diversity. AIM Club houses several faculty and graduate student-affiliated research groups and provides education and resources for graduate students.

Research

March 26, 2019
“Communicating during an Outbreak or Public Health Investigation”
Glen Nowak
Abstract: Epidemiologists and medical investigators deployed to disease outbreaks and public health investigations involving illness and deaths often need to communicate the journalists, local officials, and community members. This chapter […]
January 14, 2019
“The Effects of Influencer Type (Micro vs. Macro Influencer) and Brand Placement Type of Consumer Responses to Influencer Advertising.”
Taeyeon Kim (Grady PhD Student) was awarded the 2018-2019 American Academy of Advertising Dissertation Award ($2,500) for her proposal “The Effects of Influencer Type (Micro vs. Macro Influencer) and Brand […]
May 17, 2021
“Thou Shall Discern? Religious Native Ad Processing and Outcomes”
Marilyn Primovic Broggi
Marilyn Primovic’s dissertation proposal “Thou Shall Discern? Religious Native Ad Processing and Outcomes” was selected for $1400 of funding from the American Academy of Advertising Dissertation Award Competition. My chair […]
December 10, 2018
“#YSL, is this enough?” Effects of Brand Name versus Empowerment Advertising Campaign Hashtags in Instagram Posts of Luxury versus Mass-market Cosmetic Brands
Abstract: This study examined effects of hashtag type (brand name versus empowering campaign hashtag) on information value and attitude towards hashtags. Results indicated that consumers showed more favorable attitudes towards […]

Faculty

  • Headshot of Jeong Yeob Han

    Jeong-Yeob Han

    Associate Professor; Director of Strategic Health & Risk Communication Program; Director of Analytics, Insights, & Measurement (AIM) Club

    About: Dr. Han teaches undergraduate Health Communication and Health & Risk Communication Campaigns courses and graduate Mass Communication Research Method and Technology and Health courses. Research foci include health communication […]

  • Itai Himelboim

    Thomas C. Dowden Professor of Media Analytics; Director of the SEE Suite: Social media Engagement & Evaluation; Professor

    About: Dr. Himelboim, the Thomas C. Dowden Professor of Media Analytics and director of the SEE Suite, studies the role social media plays in news, politics and international communication. Through […]

  • Yan Jin

    C. Richard Yarbrough Professor in Crisis Communication Leadership; Professor of Public Relations; Director of Crisis Communication Think Tank; Associate Director of Center for Health & Risk Communication

    About: Dr. Yan Jin currently teaches undergraduate Crisis Communication course and graduate Crisis Communication and Strategic Conflict Management, ADPR Theory, and Mass Communication Theory courses. Her primary research programs are […]

  • Headshot of Jooyoung Kim

    Jooyoung Kim

    Executive Director, James M. Cox Jr. Center for International Mass Communication Training and Research; Dan Magill Georgia Athletic Association Professor in Sports Communications; Professor

    About Dr. Kim is the executive director of the Cox International Center and the executive director of the Cox Center CAM Fellows Program. His research focuses on the interaction between […]

  • Headshot of Glen Nowak

    Glen Nowak

    Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Co-Director of Center for Health & Risk Communication, Professor

    About: Nowak is responsible for developing and managing the College’s new Center for Health and Risk Communication, which seeks to foster an interdisciplinary approach to health and risk-related Communication projects, […]

  • Glenna Read

    Associate Professor of Advertising

    About: Dr. Read teaches Media Strategy and Insights and Analytics. Research interests are media psychology/effects, identity and representation, and psychophysiology. View Curriculum Vitae Education: Ph.D., Mass Communication, Indiana University M.A., […]

Research Groups

  • AdBiS (Advertising & Branding Insights Studio)

    AdBiS’ purpose is to produce research-driven insights connecting advertising and branding.

  • BBAM (Brain, Body and Media Lab)

    BBAM’s research interest is applying psychophysiological tools to investigate questions about media and advertising.

  • CIA (Crisis Insights & Analytics Lab)

    This group collaborates with scholars and practitioners to examine and provide insights on effective and ethical management of crisis issues, strategic conflict management and risk communication.

  • CRMC (Computational Research Methods Club)

    CRMC aims to enhance students’ learning through hands-on experiences and utilize cutting-edge data-driven analytic tools.

  • HEART (Health & Environmental Advertising Research Team)

    The HEART group examines the influence of health and environmental information disseminated through multiple media channels in the context of COVID-19, cancer, vaccination and more.

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Contact Us

Questions about the Analytics, Insights and Measurement (AIM) Club?

Jeong-Yeob Han, Associate Professor of Advertising, AIM (Analytics, Insights, & Measurement) Club Coordinator
jeonghan@uga.edu

Events

2025 DiGamma Kappa Banquet

DiGamma Kappa and the Georgia Association of Broadcasting presents its annual Distinguished Achievement Award in Broadcasting and Cable award and welcomes the newest DGK members during a lunch reception.  

Journalism and Mass Communication Career Day 2025

Career Day connects organizations with students seeking internships and full-time roles in digital, print and broadcast journalism, entertainment, film, production, advertising and public relations. In recent years, the event has drawn 30-40 employers and 450+ students. We welcome all Grady College students and employers interested in hiring them to join us, along with our college faculty and staff.

This event is presented in partnership with the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and the UGA Career Center.

Employers interested in attending: find all event details and the registration link here.

Students: pre-registration is not necessary to attend. See the list of employers attending and details on prep events here on Handshake.

Small Talk 101

Through our hit Professional Fridays series, the NMI has gathered years of feedback from industry partners about what traits help graduates land jobs. One common request is the development of soft skills. They need employees who can work on a team, solve problems, and demonstrate rockstar interpersonal skills. Just like with new technology, the NMI believes it takes practice to master a skill. Small Talk 101 will bring our current students together with industry experts, alumni and University friends to expand professional connections and practice networking skills. We will highlight tips and tricks to better relate in professional settings.Small Talk 101 is made possible by the support of Brooke MacLean (ABJ, 2011), CEO at Marketwake. Help our students build critical interpersonal skills. Join us on February 21 – and share with your colleagues! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/smalltalk2025

Grady College Prospective Student Day

Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for high school and transfer students and their guardians to learn more about Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Current UGA students who are interested in applying for Grady College majors are also welcome. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admissions, eligibility requirements and programs of study. This event covers our undergraduate programs only. If you are interested in graduate program information, email anne.hurne@uga.edu. Register here to join us at Grady College Prospective Student Day!

TEDxUGA 2025 – Destination

Our journeys are shaped by the people we meet and the places we explore. When we pursue new ideas, forge connections, and embrace new experiences, we deepen our understanding of one another and the world. The University of Georgia is a place where many paths cross for the first time, where ideas converge and new possibilities emerge. These moments of connection – on campus and beyond – remind us that the journey is as impactful as the destination. And now you’ve arrived at your next Destination: TEDxUGA 2025. For more information about the event, presenters, and more, please visit the 2025 event page. Learn more & Register: https://tedxuga.com/register/

Dawgs with the Dean Fall 2024

Students, faculty and staff are welcome to join Dean Davis for a hot dog lunch on the lawn (while supplies last). This bi-annual event is a College favorite and a great opportunity to network with others.