Dr. Jooyoung Kim

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

About

Dr. Kim teaches advertising core courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. His research focuses on the interaction between advertising and branding in various consumer and media contexts. He is the Director of the Cox International Center and the Executive Director of the Cox Center CAM Fellows Program, an international professional/scholarly development program for practitioners and scholars working in various sectors related to communication and media.

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Education

Ph.D., Mass Communication, University of Florida
M.A., Journalism, University of Colorado at Boulder
B.A., Economics, Hongik University, Seoul, South Korea

Research Interests and Activities

Dr. Kim’s research seeks to advance the knowledge of how advertising interacts with branding through scientific inquiries on the structural relationships among them and their effects on consumer memory and responses, as well as the development of measurement constructs and methods related to advertising and branding. Dr. Kim’s research activities include many publications in top/leading academic journals in addition to numerous refereed presentations and invited speeches at academic conferences and business venues. He is currently an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Advertising and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Interactive Advertising. He was elected secretary of the 2021-2022 American Academy of Advertising Board of Directors.

Linking Blockchain Technology and Digital Advertising: How Blockchain Technology Can Enhance Digital Advertising to Be More Effective, Efficient, and Trustworthy Jooyoung Kim

Jooyoung Kim, Kyu Hyung Lee, Jaemin Kim (Ph.D. student) (2023), “Linking Blockchain Technology and Digital Advertising: How Blockchain Technology Can Enhance Digital Advertising to Be More Effective, Efficient, and Trustworthy,” […]

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Will Brands Make it if They Fake it? Exploring the Effects of CGI Influencer Disclosures in Sponsored Social Media Posts Alexander Pfeuffer and Jooyoung Kim

Alex Pfeuffer, Haley Hatfield (Ph.D. student), & Jooyoung Kim. “Will Brands Make it if They Fake it? Exploring the Effects of CGI Influencer Disclosures in Sponsored Social Media Posts.” Paper […]

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Metaverse Marketing: How the metaverse will shape the future of consumer research and practice Jooyoung Kim and Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn

Dwivedi Y. K. et al., including Jooyoung Kim and Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn (published), “Metaverse Marketing: How the metaverse will shape the future of consumer research and practice.” Psychology & […]

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The future of advertising in virtual, augmented, and extended realities Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn, Jooyoung Kim & Ted T. Kim

Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn, Jooyoung Kim, & Jaemin Kim (Grady PhD student) (in press). The future of advertising in virtual, augmented, and extended realities. International Journal of Advertising.  Abstract: The ever-changing media environment […]

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Advertising and the Metaverse as a New Experiential Media Platform Jooyoung Kim

Jooyoung Kim, “Advertising and the Metaverse as a New Experiential Media Platform,” The Korean Advertising & PR Practitioners Society, Kunsan National University, South Korea, May 20-21, 2022

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Into the metaverse: state of art and research agenda Jooyoung Kim

Jooyoung Kim, “Into the metaverse: state of art and research agenda,” EUPRERA Webinar, European Public Relations Education and Research Association, June 3, 2022

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Metaverse beyond the hype: Multidisciplinary perspectives on emerging challenges, opportunities, and agenda for research, practice and policy Jooyoung Kim

Dwivedi, Y., et al. including Jooyoung Kim, Metaverse beyond the hype: Multidisciplinary perspectives on emerging challenges, opportunities, and agenda for research, practice and policy, International Journal of Information Management, 66(2022), […]

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The bifold triadic relationships framework: A theoretical primer for advertising research in the metaverse Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn, Jooyoung Kim & Sungsu Kim

Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn, Jooyoung Kim & Jaemin Kim (Grady PhD student) (in press). “The bifold triadic relationships framework: A theoretical primer for advertising research in the metaverse.” Journal of Advertising, 50th […]

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Virtual Reality Experience in Tourism Advertising: Roles of Immersion and Advertising Engagement Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn and Jooyoung Kim

Jihoon Kim (Grady PhD alum), Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn, and Jooyoung Kim. “Virtual Reality Experience in Tourism Advertising: Roles of Immersion and Advertising Engagement.” Presented at the American Academy of Advertising (AAA) Annual Conference, […]

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Pandemic Soundstage: Policy and Reality in Hollywood’s Return to Work Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn and Jooyoung Kim

Kate Fortmueller (2022). “Pandemic Soundstage: Policy and Reality in Hollywood’s Return to Work” Essential: Global Film and Television Production During the Pandemic. April 9-11. Tulane University. New Orleans, LA. https://express.adobe.com/page/ZPOFOt9Mwpd9x/ Abstract: […]

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Into the Metaverse: State of Art and Research Agenda Jooyoung Kim

Jooyoung Kim (June 3). Into the Metaverse: State of Art and Research Agenda. This webinar is organized and hosted by EUPRERA (European Public Relations Education and Research Association). https://euprera.org/what-we-do/webinars/

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Advertising in the Metaverse Jooyoung Kim and Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn

Jooyoung Kim (March 24). Advertising in the Metaverse. Panelist at the half-day American of Academy of Advertising pre-conference, which was designed and led by Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn.

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Exploring Brand Humanization on SNSs: Brand personality and its influence on brand partner quality, brand attitude and consumer behavioral engagement Jooyoung Kim

Kwon, Eun Sook (Grady PhD alum) and Jooyoung Kim, “Exploring Brand Humanization on SNSs: Brand personality and its influence on brand partner quality, brand attitude and consumer behavioral engagement,” International Journal of […]

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Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Interactive Advertising Jooyoung Kim

Jooyoung Kim has been reappointed for another term by American Academy of Advertising as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Interactive Advertising.

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Faculty Fellow at the UGA Institute for Artificial Intelligence Jooyoung Kim

Jooyoung Kim was invited to be a Faculty Fellow at the UGA Institute for Artificial Intelligence. The Institute’s faculty come from several departments and academic units at UGA, including Computer Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Linguistics, and Engineering.

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The Impacts of Skip Option and Time Display on Viewer Response to In-Stream Video Ads: The Role of Perceived Control and Reactance Jooyoung Kim

Abstract: The primary purpose of the current study is to examine how the presence of two digital ad features—an ad skip option and ad time display, representing behavioral and cognitive […]

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A second chance to protect yourself and others: The impact of interactivity and efficacy messages on influenza vaccination intentions in virtual reality Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn and Jooyoung Kim

Lee, Joomi (Grady postdoctoral research associate), Ahn, Sun Joo (Grace), Wu, D., Lin, J.-H., & Kim, Jooyoung. (2021). A second chance to protect yourself and others: The impact of interactivity and efficacy messages […]

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The effects of commercial breaks on ad and program memory: A neurophysiological study Jooyoung Kim

ABSTRACT: Though the commercial break (CB) is a common advertising strategy, the neural processing that CBs evoke and effective CB positioning remain unclear. We investigated the effects of CB interruption, […]

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Exploring Brand Humanization on SNSs: Brand Personality and Its Influence on Brand Partner Quality, Brand Attitude, and Consumer Behavioral Engagement Jooyoung Kim

Eun Sook Kwon (Grady PhD Alum)and Jooyoung Kim (Forthcoming). Exploring Brand Humanization on SNSs: Brand Personality and Its Influence on Brand Partner Quality, Brand Attitude, and Consumer Behavioral Engagement. International […]

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Brand Awe: A Key Concept for Understanding Consumer Response to Luxury and Premium Brands Jooyoung Kim

Jooyoung Kim, Hyejin Bang (Grady PhD Alum), and William Keith Campbell (Forthcoming). Brand Awe: A Key Concept for Understanding Consumer Response to Luxury and Premium Brands. Journal of Social Psychology. […]

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Using directional cues in immersive journalism: The impact on information processing, narrative transportation, presence, news attitudes, and credibility. Matthew Binford, Keith Herndon, Jooyoung Kim & Bartosz Wojdynski

Abstract: This study examined the effects of the use of directional cues in immersive journalism on information recall, attitudes towards a news story, narrative transportation, presence, and message credibility by […]

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The Effect of Brand-Health Issue Fit on Fast-Food Health-Marketing Initiatives Hanyoung Kim and Jooyoung Kim

Abstract: Recognizing that fast-food brands are increasingly interested in featuring health and wellness values in their marketing, this study investigated the effect of perceived brand-health issue fit on consumer responses […]

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Exploring the Effects of Ad-Task Relevance and Ad Salience on Ad Avoidance: The Moderating Role of Internet Use Motivation Jooyoung Kim

Abstract: This study explores the effects of ad-task relevance and ad salience on ad avoidance. Through structural equation modeling (N = 555), significant effects of ad-task relevance and ad salience […]

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Effects of Social Identity and Schadenfreude on Attitude toward Brand Sponsoring an Instant Replay Review: The Moderating Role of Rivalry and Suspense Jooyoung Kim and Jihoon (Jay) Kim

Abstract: Used during sport games to guard against incorrect calls by referees, instant replay review has provided sponsoring brands an additional advertising opportunity. Although instant replay video (IRV) encourages sport […]

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Advertising Nativeness as a Function of Content and Design Congruence Jooyoung Kim and Hanyoung Kim

Abstract: Despite high interest in native advertising, the definition and effectiveness of native advertising remain subjects of debate. To address this problem, we explored the nature of perceived advertising nativeness […]

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Teaching Specialties

Dr. Kim’s primary teaching areas are advertising and communication management, advertising campaigns, global advertising, advertising research, quantitative research methods, and data mining and analytics.

Experience

Dr. Kim has a wide array of experiences in advertising, communication, and business in both professional and academic settings. He is a member of various learned societies, including the American Academy of Advertising (AAA), in which he has been involved and served in various capacities since 2002. He is also a frequent speaker and consultant for global firms, especially in South Korea, on topics related to advertising and branding. He was the visiting professor of digital media at Saatchi & Saatchi in New York City in 2016 through AEF (Advertising Educational Foundation). Before entering academia, he worked as a full-time accounting associate at the headquarters of a top fashion firm in Seoul, South Korea.

Awards and Fellowships

Dr. Kim has received recognition from several journals and academic communities, including Korea Advertising Society (2018, Best Research Award), Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly (2017, Top-read paper), International Journal of Advertising (2015, Best Article), American Academy of Advertising conference (2006, Best Conference Paper) and dissertation competition award (2003), and Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication conference (2001, Top Paper in Advertising Division). Many student teams taught by Dr. Kim in his Advertising or IMC Campaigns course have won national awards and prizes seventeen times, including three Gold Awards (1st place) from Marketing EDGE’s Collegiate ECHO (2019, 2014, 2009) and the US-Canada Champion from InterAd competition (2002) sponsored by International Advertising Association.

In the News

Jooyoung Kim named director of Cox International Center

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Jooyoung Kim helps people become innovators

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UGA researchers examine factors related to awe in luxury brands

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Jooyoung Kim named Dan Magill Georgia Athletic Association Professor in Sports Communications

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