Chapter 1: What is Advertising Today?

As the Chambers Distinguished Professor of Advertising at the University of Oregon, Morrison is excited and optimistic about the evolution of all forms of communication – from advertising to journalism – but has little patience for wasted creative energy or misdirected principles. I had the opportunity to talk with her this morning (since I’m playing “visiting professor” at UO this week) about the changing face of local media, journalism, higher education and yes, advertising. While she acknowledges many bright lights, there is a long way to go on all fronts, including advertising....