Advertising Theory provides detailed and current explorations of key theories in the advertising discipline. The volume gives a working knowledge of the primary theoretical approaches of advertising, offering a comprehensive synthesis of the vast literature in the area. Editors Shelly Rodgers and Esther Thorson have developed this volume as a forum in which to compare, contrast, and evaluate advertising theories in a comprehensive and structured presentation. Chapters provide concrete examples, case studies, and readings written by leading advertising scholars and educators.
Utilizing McGuire’s persuasion matrix as the structural model for each chapter, the text offers a wider lens through which to view the phenomenon of advertising as it operates within various environments. Within each area of advertising theory – and across advertising contexts – both traditional and non-traditional approaches are addressed, including electronic word-of-mouth advertising, user-generated advertising, and social media advertising contexts.
As a benchmark for the current state of advertising theory, this text will facilitate a deeper understanding for advertising students, and will be required reading for advertising theory coursework.
Reviews
"Although seemingly impossible for a single text, Advertising Theory offers an excellent introduction to many current scholarly advertising domains… Highly recommended." - M.R. Hyman, CHOICE Magazine
Contents
Part I: Perspectives on Advertising and Advertising Theory
Part II: Psychological Processes in Response to Advertisements
Part III: Specific Audiences
Part IV: Different Types of Advertising Messages
Part V: Media and Media Devices
Part VI: Organizations
Part VII: Contexts of Advertising
Part VIII: The Future of Advertising Theories
Author Bio
SHELLY RODGERS is Associate Professor of Strategic Communication at the Missouri School of Journalism. Her rfocuses on advertising, health communication, and new technology. She is Past President of the American Academy of Advertising.
ESTHER THORSON is Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research and Director of Research for the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. She has more than 100 publications on advertising, media economics, and health communication. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Advertising.
