Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising

🔹Dr. Chang-Dae Ham, Professor of #IllinoisAdvertising and Associate Head of Graduate Studies, is running for President of the American Academy of Advertising. 🔸 Active in AAA since 2009, Ham is currently serving as vice president. Previously, he served as chair of AAA’s research committee from 2021-23; been a member of AAA’s diversity and inclusion committee, global and multicultural committee, communication committee, and research committee for many years. Founded in 1958, American Academy of Advertising is one of the oldest and most prestigious organizations in strategic communication. AAA now has over 600 members, publishes several scholarly journals, and hosts annual conferences across the globe. If you are a member of AAA, please vote 🗳️: https://lnkd.in/epd7q6eW #ADVillinois #AdvertisingatIllinois #advertising #firstinadvertising #UIUC #MediaAtIllinois #Illinois #DiscoverAdvertising #futureofadvertising #digitaladvertising #AdvertisingResearch #graduateresearch #Research #innovation #IllinoisResearch #ICR #IllinoisICR #MSADV #MastersADV #sandagescholar #AAA2025

#IllinoisADV is going abroad! ✈️ 🌍 🇸🇪🇸🇪Next Semester, the #IllinoisAdvertising is offering ADV 399: Advertising Study Abroad to Sweden and Denmark! 🇩🇰🇩🇰. The class is to prepare for a 10-day study abroad trip designed to give advertising students a deep dive into the branding, advertising, and cultural strategies of major global companies based in Scandinavia, along with a broader exploration of Scandinavian design, architecture, and culture. Students will visit corporate headquarters of iconic companies like LEGO, IKEA, H&M, and UNIQLO to understand their global marketing strategies. Read more about this incredible opportunity and apply by December 2nd by scanning the QR code! #Illinois2024 #ADVillinois #AdvertisingatIllinois #advertising #firstinadvertising #UIUC #MediaAtIllinois #Illinois #DiscoverAdvertising #futureofadvertising #digitaladvertising #Advertising #collegeofmedia #StudyAbroad #Scandinavia

Happy Fall break, Illini, you made it! Moving into break, what are you most thankful for? Here at Illinois, we are most thankful for our incredible students and faculty 🦃 🧡 #ADVillinois #AdvertisingatIllinois #advertising #firstinadvertising #UIUC #MediaAtIllinois #Illinois #collegeofmedia #ILL #IllinoisAdvertising #NutsforADV 🐿️

🔸🔹Interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Advertising? Join us for a virtual info and Q&A session on Tuesday, December 3 at 7pm CST to learn more! 🔸🔹 The Master’s of Science in Advertising is a unique program that approaches advertising from a holistic viewpoint: our interdisciplinary curriculum exposes students from a wide variety of backgrounds to the past, present, and future of advertising. Our program is one rooted in research and critical thinking. All students will have the opportunity to be exposed to what advertising research looks like from faculty who lead their respective areas and develop/explore their own research interests. Learn more at the virtual info session on Tuesday, December 3 at 7pm CST. https://lnkd.in/gdrdKkTQ #ADVillinois #AdvertisingatIllinois #advertising #firstinadvertising #UIUC #MediaAtIllinois #Illinois #DiscoverAdvertising #futureofadvertising #digitaladvertising #AdvertisingResearch #graduateresearch #Research #innovation #IllinoisResearch #MSADV #MastersADV #STEM

Our very own Professor Harsh Taneja has been featured on 360Info.org with his new article "Who's Watching What on Indian TV? It's Complicated." Professor Harsh says "I was recently invited by 360info.org, a Monash University supported outlet, that focuses on public scholarship from experts to write on policy impetus in audience measurement in India." Read all about Professor Harsh's thoughts and analysis of audience measurement here: https://lnkd.in/gkD5x52W The Department of Advertising is immensely proud of not only our student's achievements, but our faculty's 💙🧡 #ADVillinois #AdvertisingatIllinois #advertising #firstinadvertising #UIUC #MediaAtIllinois #Illinois #collegeofmedia #ILL #IllinoisAdvertising #NutsforADV 🐿️

For #IllinoisADV students who are interested in research, check out ADV 497/597 for the spring semester! The class explores current topics in advertising research. Also, presenting your research in class will count towards the Distinguished Undergraduate Research Certificate. Scan the QR code to learn more or visit: https://lnkd.in/girHxMiU #Illinois2024 #ADVillinois #AdvertisingatIllinois #advertising #firstinadvertising #UIUC #MediaAtIllinois #Illinois #DiscoverAdvertising #futureofadvertising #digitaladvertising #ILLINI #Advfaculty #ADVresearch #NutsforADV

Today we are highlighting Advertising student Tomi Dugbo for her involvement in organizing the highly successful Corbin Bleu event! 🎉 Tomi is an ADV major, one of the co-leaders of the brand consults program, and Director of Enriching Programs for the Illini Union Board. Within this position, she is responsible for bringing speakers to campus to engage and enrich the student body, as well as budgeting, contract negotiation, marketing, event planning, and leading a team of 10. For the last week's event with Corbin Bleu, Tomi said "we chose him because we knew students would connect with his career and enjoy hearing his experiences." Through this Director role, she is able to build off of her advertising education by creating engaging promotional events to build awareness and ensure the event’s success. U of I offers unlimited opportunities around campus for student involvement - get involved just like Tomi! #ADVillinois #AdvertisingatIllinois #advertising #firstinadvertising #UIUC #MediaAtIllinois #Illinois #IlliniUnionBoard #futureofadvertising #digitaladvertising #IllinoisADV #ADVisAwesome #NutsforADV 🐿️ #Advfaculty #ADVresearch

🌍✨ Happy World Kindness Day! ✨🌍 In a world where advertising reaches people in every corner, we have the power—and responsibility—as future advertisers to make kindness a part of the story we tell. For students in advertising, today is a reminder that the messages we create have real impact. Here’s how we can infuse kindness into our craft: Celebrate Inclusivity 🌈: Represent diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives in your campaigns. A kind message is one that makes everyone feel seen and valued. Use Empathy as a Strategy 💙: Understanding your audience’s needs and desires, while being mindful of their challenges, creates genuine connections and resonates deeply. Kindness in advertising starts with empathy. Champion Positive Change 🌱: Stand behind causes that matter. From mental health awareness to sustainability, kindness-driven campaigns don’t just promote brands—they promote a better world. Highlight the Human Element 🤝: In a digital age, people crave authenticity. Share stories that focus on real human moments and emotions, reminding audiences of what connects us all. As future leaders in advertising, let’s make kindness a key component in our work. Today and every day, let’s use our creativity to uplift, inspire, and create a more compassionate world through the power of advertising. #ADVillinois #AdvertisingatIllinois #advertising #firstinadvertising #UIUC #MediaAtIllinois #Illinois #collegeofmedia #ILL #IllinoisAdvertising #NutsforADV 🐿️ #bekind #kindnessmatters #WorldKindnessDay

Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Advertising, Louvins Pierre, Ph.D., who recently presented at the annual Society for Marketing Advances (SMA) conference. The theme was"The Age of AI" and the sessions focused on how artificial intelligence is impacting marketing. Pierre presented two research talks: 👉 Examining the Influence of Audio and Visual Narratives on Brand Activism Advertising Evaluations 👉 Assessing Web-Based Branding Effectiveness via Product Involvement, Flow, Persuasion Knowledge, and Eye Movements Way to go, Louvins!

🔸🔹Interested in pursuing a Master's in Advertising? Join us for an info and Q&A session on November 11 to learn more! 🔸🔹 https://lnkd.in/giTGUvHm The Master’s of Science in Advertising is a unique program that approaches advertising from a holistic viewpoint: our interdisciplinary curriculum exposes students from a wide variety of backgrounds to the past, present, and future of advertising. Our program is one rooted in research and critical thinking. All students will have the opportunity to be exposed to what advertising research looks like from faculty who lead their respective areas and develop/explore their own research interests. #ADVillinois #AdvertisingatIllinois #advertising #firstinadvertising #UIUC #MediaAtIllinois #Illinois #DiscoverAdvertising #futureofadvertising #digitaladvertising #AdvertisingResearch #graduateresearch #Research #innovation #IllinoisResearch #MSADV #MastersADV #STEM