Advertising

Advertising is a marketing communication that employs an openly sponsored, non-personal message to promote or sell a product, service or idea.:465 Sponsors of advertising are typically businesses wishing to promote their products or services. Advertising is differentiated from public relations in that an advertiser pays for and has control over the message. It differs from personal selling in that the message is non-personal, i.e., not directed to a particular individual.:661,672 Advertising is communicated through various mass media, including traditional media such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio, outdoor advertising or direct mail; and new media such as search results, blogs, social media, websites or text messages. The actual presentation of the message in a medium is referred to as an advertisement, or "ad" or advert for short.

Commercial ads often seek to generate increased consumption of their products or services through "branding", which associates a product name or image with certain qualities in the minds of consumers. On the other hand, ads that intend to elicit an immediate sale are known as direct-response advertising. Non-commercial entities that advertise more than consumer products or services include political parties, interest groups, religious organizations and governmental agencies. Non-profit organizations may use free modes of persuasion, such as a public service announcement. Advertising may also help to reassure employees or shareholders that a company is viable or successful.

Modern advertising originated with the techniques introduced with tobacco advertising in the 1920s, most significantly with the campaigns of Edward Bernays, considered the founder of modern, "Madison Avenue" advertising.

Worldwide spending on advertising in 2015 amounted to an estimated US$529.43 billion. Advertising's projected distribution for 2017 was 40.4% on TV, 33.3% on digital, 9% on newspapers, 6.9% on magazines, 5.8% on outdoor and 4.3% on radio. Internationally, the largest ("big four") advertising-agency groups are Interpublic, Omnicom, Publicis, and WPP.

In Latin, advertere means "to turn towards".

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Matching Advertising Colleges

Fashion Institute of Technology

Four or more years; Public; $20,192 average out-state tuition; $6,670 average in-state tuition

Michigan State University

Four or more years; Public; $40,024 average out-state tuition; $15,375 average in-state tuition

The University of Texas at Austin

Four or more years; Public; $36,744 average out-state tuition; $10,398 average in-state tuition

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Four or more years; Public; $31,681 average out-state tuition; $14,255 average in-state tuition

University of Oregon

Four or more years; Public; $32,535 average out-state tuition; $9,855 average in-state tuition

University of Florida

Four or more years; Public; $25,694 average out-state tuition; $4,477 average in-state tuition

Temple University

Four or more years; Public; $27,528 average out-state tuition; $15,768 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Advertising Majors

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Mas Family Scholarship

Mas Family Scholarships

Up to $10,000 Varies See Details
 

Mas Family Scholarship

Mas Family Scholarships

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Up to $10,000

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Vern and Elaine Clark Outdoor Advertising Industry "Champion" Scholarship

Out of Home Advertising Association of America, Inc. (OAAA)

$5,000 June 16, 2023 See Details
 

Vern and Elaine Clark Outdoor Advertising Industry "Champion" Scholarship

Out of Home Advertising Association of America, Inc. (OAAA)

award

$5,000

deadline

June 16, 2023
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John S. Knight Scholarship

Kent State University, College of Fine and Professional Arts

$3,000 Varies See Details
 

John S. Knight Scholarship

Kent State University, College of Fine and Professional Arts

award

$3,000

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Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Award

Broadcast Education Association

$3,000 October 14, 2023 See Details
 

Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Award

Broadcast Education Association

award

$3,000

deadline

October 14, 2023
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Activity Scholar/Service Award - LIU, Brooklyn

Long Island University, Brooklyn

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details
 

Activity Scholar/Service Award - LIU, Brooklyn

Long Island University, Brooklyn

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Up to $5,000

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Daily Bruin Scholarship Fund

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$2,500 June 30, 2023 See Details
 

Daily Bruin Scholarship Fund

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

award

$2,500

deadline

June 30, 2023
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Sven Peterson Memorial Scholarship - UCSD

University of California, San Diego

$2,000 Varies See Details
 

Sven Peterson Memorial Scholarship - UCSD

University of California, San Diego

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$2,000

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Red Bud Industries Scholarship

Southwestern Illinois College

$2,000 Varies See Details
 

Red Bud Industries Scholarship

Southwestern Illinois College

award

$2,000

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Kenneth Holland Scholarship

Union College, Nebraska

$2,000 Varies See Details
 

Kenneth Holland Scholarship

Union College, Nebraska

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$2,000

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Karen Moraghan Scholarship - UCSD

University of California, San Diego

Up to $2,000 Varies See Details
 

Karen Moraghan Scholarship - UCSD

University of California, San Diego

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Up to $2,000

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