Advertising and Public Relations (ADPR)

According to the University of Arkansas' Department of Journalism & Strategic Media, "Advertising/Public Relations majors will learn the theories and skills of how to create persuasive messages, how to ensure those messages reach the right audience and how to communicate persuasive messages in a socially responsible way.

Students in the Advertising/Public Relations major become professionals in developing and managing advertising and public relations campaigns and in designing and creating ads. They learn how research can help shape a project and how ethical judgment can help shape a career. They learn to define and reach an audience and to deal with clients. They can learn to work in all media, including radio and TV."

List of Related Skills List of Related Skills List of Related Skills
Adaptability/Flexibility Attention to Detail Collaborative Work
Communication Creativity/Imagination Critical Thinking
Cultural Competence Editing Expressing Ideas
Information Literacy Initiative Leadership
Message Creation Persuasion Social Perceptiveness
Speaking Effectively Storytelling in a wide variety of contexts Strategic Planning/Visioning
Teamwork Written Communication

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