Advertising & Public Relations Archive
Kreshel, Lee and Middleton retire
Decades of groundbreaking thought and research, student impact and strategic programming are the legacies of Peggy Kreshel, William E. Lee and Parker Middleton who retire effective Dec. 31, 2020. “Peggy, […]
Grady professor co-edits book about the intersection of feminism and the advertising industry
In the past year, events like the Women’s March in Washington and the beginning of the #MeToo movement have dominated the news media and started a national conversation. Women everywhere […]
Crisis Communication Think Tank Webinar with industry experts
The University of Georgia Crisis Communication Think Tank, part of the UGA Crisis Communication Coalition (CCC), joined the Museum of Public Relations in New York City jointly to host a […]
Remembering Erica Holland Smith (ABJ ’10)
It is with admiration and appreciation that faculty, students and alumni are remembering Erica Holland Smith (ABJ ’10). Smith died Nov. 19 and is being remembered for her impact in […]
UGA researchers examine factors related to awe in luxury brands
Natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon typically inspire feelings of awe. Consumer psychology researchers at the University of Georgia investigated whether or not those same feelings might be inspired […]
Three students selected as Tieger Fellows will promote the Public Affairs Communications program at UGA
The University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication announced the selection of three Tieger Fellows for the fall of 2020: Sarah Geary, Melissa Hevener and Hannah Payne. […]
Article on COVID-19 vaccination acceptance co-authored by Glen Nowak published in New England Journal of Medicine
Glen Nowak, director of the Center for Health and Risk Communication at the University of Georgia, co-authored a Perspective article addressing one of the most pressing topics facing the United […]
Virtual reality research wins best paper for I/ITSEC simulation committee; advances to best conference paper competition
Research using virtual reality family rooms to bring together members of the military deployed overseas and their families back home has been awarded the best paper in the Simulation committee […]
When companies are attacked by misinformation, employees may be their best defense
For companies facing a crisis, misinformation—especially on social media—can abound. These days, it’s not enough for a company to simply deny a claim. A team of researchers from the University […]
Department of Advertising and Public Relations to celebrate 6th annual AdPR Week
The Grady College Department of Advertising and Public Relations announces its sixth annual week-long celebration of National ADPR Week at University of Georgia, October 5-9. The week will feature an […]