Advertising + Public Relations
In MSU's Department of Advertising + Public Relations, we're focused on real-world experience and impactful research. Our expert faculty teach the latest in creative advertising, management and public relations, while our researchers study the effects of advertising on individuals and the world. For 60 years we've stayed at the forefront of professional communication - and we're just getting started.
Celebrating 60 Years
Since 1958
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Degrees and Programs
We offer multiple advertising programs, including a B.A. and B.S. in Advertising, an optional Public Relations minor, M.A. degrees in both Advertising and Public Relations, as well as the jointly-offered Ph.D. in Information & Media.
Research and Creative Work
As an internationally-recognized leader in creative advertising and research, we encourage faculty and students to give a voice to those who need it and help change perceptions made through the media.
Is Privacy Loss Worth the Perks of Health Apps? Getting the Low-down on Downloads
Anastasia Kononova didn’t think twice about downloading a popular app that provided tips for expectant mothers. The free app gave her access to a giant forum and website. All she had to do was provide basic info about herself, her baby’s due date, and prospective baby names. While Kononova enjoyed the forum, she dug a little deeper and realized she had joined a site commercially supported by a major purveyor of health and baby products.
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Researcher Finds Connection Between Excessive Social Media Use and Risky Decision-Making
Measuring the Value of Facebook: Users Would Need to Be Paid More than $1,000 to Walk Away
Understanding Bias: How Ethnicity, Mental Health and Attractiveness Impact Mass Shooting News
Researchers Review Serious Gaming to Help Children with Chronic Illness
Inside Advertising + PR
Students face creative challenges and gain real world experiences in state-of-the-art classrooms. Get an inside look at the experiences our students, faculty and alumni take part in and the people they impact every day.
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Faculty
Teresa Mastin
Professor & ChairpersonDepartment
Advertising + Public RelationsDr. Mastin is Chairperson of the Department of Advertising + Public Relations.
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Lou Schiavone
Professor of PracticeDepartment
Advertising + Public RelationsAs an advertising writer and creative director, Lou Schiavone has an impressive record of building brands and winning every major industry creative award in the process.
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Morgan Ellithorpe
Assistant ProfessorDepartment
Advertising + Public RelationsMorgan Ellithorpe is an assistant professor in the Department of Advertising & Public Relations.