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. With new chapters on forms of advertising, theories, and concepts, and an emphasis on the role of new technology, this new edition is uniquely positioned to provide detailed overviews of advertising theory.

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.

This new edition includes a balance of theory and practice that will help provide a working knowledge of the primary theoretical approaches and will help readers synthesize the vast literature on advertising with the in-depth understanding of practical case studies and examples within every chapter. It also looks at mobile advertising in a broader context beyond the classroom and explores new areas such as native advertising, political advertising, mobile advertising, and digital video gaming.

About the Author

Shelly Rodgers is Professor of Strategic Communication and William T. Kemper Fellow, Missouri School of Journalism. Supported by more than $25 million in federal and state grants, her research includes psychological processing of digital health advertising. She is a Past President of the American Academy of Advertising (2010).

Esther Thorson is Professor of Journalism and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Michigan State University. She publishes extensively on advertising message effects and is one of the most cited scholars in advertising. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Advertising and International Communication Association.

Reviews

"This book is unique! Prominent advertising scholars offer in-depth theoretical reflections on their field of study. Given the authority of all individual authors, the chapters provide readers with the tools to answer the most important questions about advertising. It is an essential read for both the novice and the experienced advertising researcher." --Hilde Voorveld, University of Amsterdam

"Rodgers and Thorson have compiled an essential and thorough set of chapters by highly-regarded experts in advertising. This volume is a must-read for advertising scholars, students, and practitioners alike. Advertising Theory covers topics ranging from audiences to online videos and serves as a grand overview of the current state of the field, while also including some historical perspective and a look toward the future. The breadth and depth of Advertising Theory makes it a uniquely valuable text." -- Patrick Vargas, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

"This book brings together an impressive series of advertising scholars, and the coverage of all of the relevant topics in the field is comprehensive and up-to-date. I am particularly impressed with the inclusion of rapidly growing topics of interest like mobile, social media, in-game advertising, and digital video advertising. I love seeing the cutting-edge coverage of such important topics for me as gender roles, ethics, and international/cross-cultural. This is a very useful book for not only students interested in studying advertising, but also scholars and ad practitioners. I plan to add this to my reference library." -- John B. Ford, Old Dominion University

Book Information
ISBN 9780815382508
Author Shelly Rodgers
Format Paperback
Page Count 548
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Weight(grams) 1620g