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Student earns national advertising honor

WASHINGTON – Asia Adona, a senior with The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University, is one of 50 students chosen by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) for its Most Promising Multicultural Students Program (MPMS).

Online comments influence opinions on vaccination decisions

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – With measles and other diseases once thought eradicated making a comeback in the United States, healthcare websites are on the spot to educate consumers about important health risks. Washington State University researchers say that people may be influenced more by online comments than by credible […]

Study: We’re easily swayed by initial images of food

By Darin Watkins, Murrow College of Communication PULLMAN, Wash. – If you’re having a tough time losing weight, you might consider how powerfully first impressions influence choices. According to a new Washington State University study, initial images of food in advertisements can determine the way we react.

Personal and social concerns motivate organic food buyers: Study offers tips for green advertising strategists

By Sue McMurray, College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – Predicting whether consumers will purchase organic or conventional food is a multimillion dollar gamble within the food sector. A novel paper by Washington State University College of Business researchers will help advertisers more effectively target the fast-growing organic food market.

WSU communicators win three CASE awards

    Related Council for Advancement and Support of Education CASE int’l award winners CASE 2010 Circle of Excellence Awards CASE District VIII award winners   PULLMAN – WSU communicators have earned a school-record three awards in the 2010 Circle of Excellence communications competition sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).   The awards […]