CURRICULUM VITAE

 

Olaf Werder        Communication & Journalism                 3-Jul-07

Assistant Professor

 

Educational History

 

Ph.D.    University of Florida, 2002

            Major:                           Mass Communications

            Area of emphasis:            Mass communication and consumer response

Dissertation:                   Understanding Values and Attitudes toward Recycling: Predictions and Implications for Communication Campaigns

Advisor:                        Marilyn S. Roberts

 

M.S.     University of Illinois, 1994

            Major:                           Mass Communications

            Area of emphasis:            Advertising and media

            Thesis:                          Comprehensive exam option

 

B.B.A.  Universitþt Dortmund, Germany, 1992

            Foreign degree:               Earned title of Diplom-Kaufmann (equivalent to B.B.A.)

            Majors:                          International marketing and Management.

 

Employment History

 

Assistant Professor, 8/02 Ð present, Dept. of C&J, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Instructor, 8/99 Ð 6/02, College of J&C, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Media Planner, 12/96 Ð 8/99, Publicis-Fallon McElligott, Minneapolis, MN.

Media Supervisor, 7/94 Ð 12/96, The Hively Agency, Houston, TX.

Marketing/Sales Assistant, 1/91 Ð 12/92, WWR Radio Media, Hamm, Germany.

 

Research Funding

 

2005                          Fear appeal advertising and consumer response. Principal investigator, Olaf Werder.

Research Allocation Committee, University of New Mexico. The purpose of the project was to examine the effects of fear appeal messages in a radio spot on the multidimensional structure of arousal, attitude, and behavioral intention of consumers. 1-year award, $3,902.

 

Pending Research Funding

 

2007                 Project Title: Social Marketing to Reduce Risk of Foodborne Illness among Spanish-speaking Mexican American Women and Their Families

Project Description: Cooperative project between UNM, Arizona State University and Ohio State University. The purpose of the project is to develop, implement, and evaluate a social marketing campaign related to food safety among Spanish-speaking Hispanics. Awarding Agency: US Department of Agriculture, CSREES

Amount: $782,506, Project Period: 9/1/07-8/31/10

Principal Investigator: Jeffrey Hampl, PhD, RD

Co-Investigator, 10% effort

 

2008                 Project Title: Adolescents Committed To Improvement of Nutrition and physical activity (ACTION)

Project Description: Cooperative project between various main campus and HSC campus departments within UNM. The primary goal of the proposed study is to use Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and social marketing methodologies to develop a media-based educational curriculum to use in combination with clinical management by primary care providers for overweight adolescents.

Awarding Agency: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Amount: $275,000, Project Period: 4/1/08-3/31/10

Principal Investigator: Alberta Kong, M.D., M.P.H.

Co-Investigator, 10% effort

 

2008                 Project Title: Social Marketing to Modify Beverage Choices among Southwestern Native Americans

Project Description: Cooperative project between UNM, Arizona State University and Ohio State University. The purpose of the project is to develop, implement, and evaluate a social marketing campaign related to sugary beverage (soda) consumption among Native-Americans, especially young children in order to prevent obesity.

Awarding Agency: US Department of Agriculture, CSREES

Amount: $1,200,000, Project Period: 2/1/08-1/31/12

Principal Investigator: Jeffrey Hampl, PhD, RD

Co-Investigator, 25% effort

 

 

Research

 

Articles in refereed journals:

 

Clark, A., & Werder, O. (2007). Analyzing International Radio Stations: A Systems Approach. International Communication Gazette, 67(5) xx-xx. Accepted for publication (5/07).

 

Werder, O. (2007). Battle of the bulge: A comparison of obesity prevention campaigns in the United States and Germany. Obesity Reviews. In print (doi: 10.1111/j.1467789X.2007. 00368.x).

 

Werder, O. (2006). Influences on the recycling behavior of young adults: Avenues for social marketing campaigns. Environmental Communication Yearbook 3, 77-96.

 

Werder, O. & PŽrez, F. (2005). The Hispanic consumer market: A consumer behavior model approach. IMC Review Ð Journal of Integrated Marketing Communications, 4(1), 20-26.

 

Werder, O. (2005). Culture and corporate communication: The influence of values on media perceptions and reporting style of Coca-ColaÕs reaction to the 1999 poison crisis in Europe In: M. Hinner (Ed.), Introduction to Business Communication, (Vol. 1, pp. 323-338). Frankfurt, Germany: Peter Lang.

 

Werder, O. (2004). ÔTruthÕ and consequences: A review of three successful state tobacco control programs. In C. Gardner, J. Biberman, & A. Alkhafaji (Eds.), Business Research Yearbook: Global Business Perspectives, (Vol. 11, pp. 459-463). Saline, MI: McNaughton & Gunn.

 

Werder, O. (2002). Debating the Euro - Media Agenda Setting in a Cross-National Environment. Gazette Ð The International Journal for Communication Studies, 64(3), 219-233.

 

Werder, O., & Golan, G. (2002). Sharon wins: News Coverage and Framing of the 2001 Israeli Prime Minister Election in Ten Western Print Media. Global Media Journal, 1(1), 12-19.

 

 

Articles appearing as chapters in edited volumes:

 

Werder, O., & Roberts, M (2008/09). Generational Advertising Approaches. In M.Tharpe & M. Roberts (Eds.), Multicultural Advertising, (In submission). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

 

Werder, O. (2006). The global fight against obesity: A comparative analysis of media-related causes and prevention efforts. In: Yorgo Passadeos & Dimitra Dimitrakopoulou (Eds.), Mass Media Research: International Approaches, (pp. 111-122). Athens, Greece: Atiner Publishing.

 

Werder, O. (2006). Brewing romance: The romantic fantasy theme of the TasterÕs Choice advertising campaign. In: Mary-Lou Galician & Debra Merskin (Eds.), Critical thinking about sex, love and romance in the mass media: Media literacy applications, (pp. 313-325). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

 

Werder, O. (2004). ÒNicheÓ and Specialty Media Markets (Chapter 9). In M. Azarro (Ed.), Strategic Media Decisions, (pp. 251-272). Chicago, IL: The Copy Workshop.

 

 

 

Invited chapters published in conference proceedings:

 

Werder, O., Cotter, M., & Chadwick, C. (2007). The relative influence of fear appeals on consumer responses in commercial product campaigns. Proceedings of the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Advertising, pp. 89-92.

 

Werder, O. (2006). Battle of the bulge: A comparative review of obesity prevention approaches in the U.S. and Germany. Proceedings of the 2006 CDC Diabetes Translation and Obesity Conference, pp. 155-156.

 

Werder, O., & Roberts, M. (2005). Generation YÕs consumer ethnocentrism: Implications for advertisers in a post September 11th world, Proceedings of the 2005 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Advertising, pp. 87-88.

 

 

 

Other writings:

 

Werder, O. (2004). Book Review: The Choice Modelling Approach to Environmental Valuation, J. Bennett & R. Blamey (Eds.) in Natural Resources Journal, Vol. 44(3), 921-924.

 

Werder, O. (2004). Book Review: Economic Growth and Valuation of the Environment: A Debate, E.C. van Ierland, J. van der Straaten, & H. Vollebergh (Eds.) in Natural Resources Journal, Vol. 44(1), 332-335.

 

Werder, O. (2000). Retreat in Dunkirk Ð How Cultural Differences Impacted Coca-ColaÕs Communications Strategy in Europe. Proceedings of the IAA Educators Conference, International Advertising Association, www.iaaglobal.org/iaagenerator.

 

Werder, O. (1995, May). Savvy Internet Advertising. DBA Magazine: The Houston business publication Houston, TX, pp. 15-16.

 

 

Conference Papers and Presentations

 

Refereed presentations:

 

Werder, O. (2007, August). A value-centered approach to social communication campaigns: Improving the interpretive ability of attitudinal models. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Washington, DC, August 2007.

 

Werder, O. (2007, June). Standardization vs. differentiation: Cultural influences on English-language and Spanish-language TV advertising in the U.S. Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on Research in Advertising (ICORIA), Lisbon, Portugal.

 

Werder, O., Cotter, M., & Chadwick, C. (2007, April). The relative influence of fear appeals on consumer responses in commercial product campaigns. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Academy of Advertising, Burlington, VT.

 

Werder, O. (2006, August). Romance in coffee ads: A critical approach for studying the interaction between values and advertising myths. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, San Francisco, CA, August 2006.

 

Werder, O. (2006, May). The global fight against obesity: A comparative analysis of media-related causes and prevention efforts. Paper presented at the 4th international conference on Communication and Mass Media, Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER), Athens, Greece.

 

Werder, O. (2006, May). Battle of the bulge: A comparative review of obesity prevention approaches in the US and Germany. Paper presented at the 2006 CDC Diabetes Translation and Obesity Conference, Denver, Colorado.

 

Werder, O. (November, 2005). Communication, culture and the family: Influences on Anglo and Hispanic college studentsÕ food consumption. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA.

 

Werder, O. & Perkins, S. (2005, August). Celebrity endorsers and Generation Y: New insights for advertisers. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, San Antonio, TX, August 2005.

 

Werder, O., & Roberts, M. (2005, April). Generation YÕs consumer ethnocentrism: Implications for advertisers in a post September 11th world. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Academy of Advertising, Houston, TX.

 

Werder, O. (2005, February). Romantic relationships in advertising: The TasterÕs Choice advertising campaign. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Western States Communication Association, San Francisco, CA.

 

Werder, O. (2004, March). ÔTruthÕ and consequences: A review o three successful state tobacco control programs and implications for policy and research. Paper presented at the annual conference of the International Academy of Business Disciplines, San Antonio, TX.

 

Werder, O. (2003, November). An examination of factors influencing the recycling behavior of Generation Y, Environmental Communication Division. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Miami, FL. [1]

 

Clark, A., & Werder, O. (2003, October). Analyzing International Radio Stations Ð A Systems Approach. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Global Fusion, Austin, TX.

 

Werder, O., & PŽrez, F. (2003, August). Latino Consumer Behavior and Acculturation: A Communication Model. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Kansas City, MO.

 

Werder, O. (2003, August). America strikes back Ð A comparative content analysis of the New York Times coverage of U.S. policy after Pearl Harbor and 9/11. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Kansas City, MO.

 

Werder, O., & Golan, G. (2001, October). News Coverage and Framing of the 2001 Israeli Prime Minister Election in Western Print Media, Paper presented at the annual meeting of Global Fusion, St. Louis, MO. [2]

 

Werder, O. (2001, September). A Channel Apart Ð How British and German Print Journalists Report the News. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the World Association for Public Opinion Research, Rome, Italy.

 

Werder, O., & Jung. J. (2001, May). Olympic-size Comments Ð A Comparative Analysis of the Television Coverage of the Opening Ceremonies in Korea and the U.S. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Washington D.C.

 

Werder, O. (2000, October). Retreat in Dunkirk Ð How Cultural Differences Impacted Coca-ColaÕs Communications Strategy in Europe. Paper presented at the 9th World Education Conference of the International Advertising Association, Miami, FL.

 

Werder, O. (2000, August). The European Press and the Euro - Media Agenda Setting in a Cross-National Environment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Phoenix, AZ.

 

Invited presentations/workshops:

 

2004, May         ÒPresenting with PowerPoint Ð Pros and ConsÓ Presented at a CASTL-sponsored faculty workshop, University of New Mexico.

 

2006, July          ÒHow to put together a conference presentation and poster,Ó Presented at the Summer Workshop of the McNair/ROP Program, University of New Mexico.

 

2006, Aug.         ÒResearch methods approaches,Ó New Graduate Student Orientation, Department of Communication & Journalism, University of New Mexico.

 

 

Teaching

 

Areas of Specialization

 

Advertising strategies, Advertising and society, Health/social awareness and prevention campaigns. Cross-cultural consumer communication, Consumer behavior approaches, Public goods theories, Social marketing

 

Areas of Competence (classes taught):

 

Advertising: Introduction to Advertising (C&J 380), Advertising Media Planning (C&J 381), Advertising Campaigns (C&J 482), International Advertising (C&J 393 Ð Special Topics)

 

Consumer Studies/ Marketing: Consumption and Culture, Consumer Behavior (at UF)

 

Health Communication: Health Comm Campaigns (C&J 552), Persuasion (C&J 557)

 

Mass Communication/ Media: Mass Communication Theories, Mass Communication Research Methods (at UF), Quantitative Data Analysis (C&J 507), Audience Analysis (at UF)

 

Organizational Communication: Communication in Organizations (C&J 340)

 

Advising

            Doctoral advisement:

Hollis, Christine (in progress). TBD. University of New Mexico Department of Communication and Journalism. Committee chair (expected finish 5/2008).

 

Masters advisement:

Mabe, Benjamin (2007). Media culture and the construction of relationship ÒprizesÓ in reality TV romance games: A critical discourse analysis. University of New Mexico Department of Communication and Journalism. Committee member.

 

Honors thesis advisement:

Dohnia Dorman, B.A. Mass Communication (Spring 2007). The Influence of Visual Images in Print Advertisements. University of New Mexico Department of Communication and Journalism. Committee chair.

 

Student mentoring

McNair/ ROP Scholar advisor

Richard Lujan, B.S. Psychology, Univ. of New Mexico,

  • Spring 2006 Ð Summer 2006, title of research project: Influence of pharmaceutical advertising on doctor-patient interaction regarding prescriptions.

Vianey Miramontes, B.S. Medical Biology, Univ. of New Mexico,

  • Spring 2006 Ð Summer 2006, title of research project: An analysis of the different promotional effects of conventional versus alternative medicine:  The battle against obesity.

Mack Neal, B.A. Mass Communication, Univ. of New Mexico,

  • Spring 2004 Ð Summer 2004, title of research project: Advertising to the invisible race: Contemporary marketing for the perceptions and identities of a biracial America. Award winning presentation during 2004 UNM Research Symposium.
  • Spring 2005 Ð Summer 2005, title of research project: Biracial identity and consumer behavior

 

Independent studies

Soumia Dhar, Spring 2007, M.A. Communication, Univ. of New Mexico, title of project: Ethnicity and teacher relationships to international graduate students.

* Top paper award in the Intercultural division at the SSCA convention, Spring 2007.

Dohnia Dorman, Fall 2006, B.A. Mass Communication, Univ. of New Mexico, title of project: Visual imagery and deception in advertisements. 

* Award winning presentation during 2007 UNM Undergraduate Research/Creativity Conference.

Richard Lujan, Summer 2006, B.S. Psychology, Univ. of New Mexico, title of project: Influence of pharmaceutical advertising on doctor-patient interaction regarding prescriptions.

Daniel Schrader, Spring 2006, B.A. Mass Communication, Univ. of New Mexico, title of project: Media planning strategies in a local sports radio environment.

Jimmesha Winston, Spring 2005, B.A. Mass Communication, Univ. of New Mexico, title of project: Principles of advertising in light of ethical awareness.

Cable Hoover, Summer 2004, B.S. University Studies, Univ. of New Mexico, title of research project: Organizational assimilation and communication skills.

Jennifer Duggin, Summer 2002, B.S. Advertising, Univ. of Florida, title of project: The success, controversy and battles of the Florida Truth Campaign.

Valerie Gaines, Summer 2002, B.S. Advertising, Univ. of Florida, title of project: Comparison of Ford Motors advertising in Nicaragua and the U.S.

 

Internship Supervision (C&J 492)

Supervise about 65 internships between Fall 2002 and today.

 

Curriculum development/ teaching administrative positions:

- Advanced restructuring the advertising sequence in the mass communication track of the Department of Communications & Journalism, University of New Mexico, Fall 2002 Ð ongoing.

- Introduced new course in sequence (C&J 381)

- Participant in ÒTeaching Critical ThinkingÓ workshops (Reimers & Roberson, UTEP, 2-4-05).

- Participant in ÒClassroom Assessment TechniquesÓ workshop (Deese-Roberts, 3-31-04).

 

Guest Lectures

C&J 151, 11-19-02, Introduction of advertising as a major

C&J 101, 3-12-03, The persuasion of persuasion: advertising and society

C&J 101, 3-22-04, Organizational communication

C&J 600, 10-19-04, History and philosophy of communication

C&J 101, 12-2-04, Communication for social change

 

 

HONORS

 

University of New Mexico Mentor Award, awarded to faculty mentors in the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Conference, April 2007, Albuquerque, NM.

 

New Mexico Advertising President's Award, awarded to members of advertising sequence at UNM on March 2006, New Mexico Advertising Federation, Albuquerque, NM.

 

United WhoÕs Who registry (empowering executives and professionals), Delray Beach, FL.

 

ÒVolunteer of the MonthÓ Service Award, outstanding service to the New Mexico advertising industry, New Mexico Advertising Federation, Albuquerque, May 2003.

 

Anderson/CLAS Scholar Faculty Honoree, outstanding teacher named by CLAS Honors students, Fall Academic Convocation, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Florida, 2002.

 

Outstanding Teacher Award, Instructional/Developmental Division of the International Communication Association, July 2002.

 

Alec Courtalis Award, outstanding scholarly achievement and involvement in campus and community life, Office of International Studies, University of Florida, 2000-2001.

 

Grinter Fellow, Graduate School, University of Florida, 1999-2002.

 

Bateman Fellow, College of J&C, University of Florida, 2001-2002.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

 

American Academy of Advertising

European Advertising Academy

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

National Communication Association

Western States Communication Association

Affiliated Member, American Advertising Federation

 

 

Service

Communication and Journalism Department:

 

Faculty Advisor, UNM Student Chapter of the American Advertising Federation (Fall 2002 Ð ongoing)

PR Faculty Search Committee (Fall 2006 Ð Spring 2007)

ACEJMC Accreditation Committee (Fall 2006 Ð Spring 2008)

Undergraduate Mass Communication Sequence, Committee Chair (Fall 2006 Ð Spring 2007)

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (Summer/Fall 2005)

Graduate Review Committee (Spring 2003 Ð 2005)

Lecturer Search Committee (Fall 2004)

Graduate Selection Committee (Spring 2004)

Merit Committee (Spring 2004)

Building Renovation/ Fundraising Committee (Fall 2003)

Budget Committee (Fall 2002)

 

University (UNM):

 

Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB), July 2005-2009

Trained Mediator for Faculty Dispute Resolutions (FDR), UNM, Training completed: Fall 2002.

 

Discipline:

 

Member, International Education Committee, American Academy of Advertising, Spring 2002 Ð ongoing.

Book Reviewer, Allyn & Bacon Publishing, Spring 2004.

Book Reviewer, Natural Resources Journal, UNM School of Law edited, 2003 Ð ongoing.

Editorial Board Member, Environmental Communication Yearbook, Lawrence Erlbaum, 2005 Ð ongoing

 

 

Community service:

 

Board Member, Faculty representative UNM, Luther House, student campus Lutheran ministry.

Panelist, New Mexico Advertising Federation, business luncheon on ethics in advertising (6/15/04)

Advertising Consultant, UNM Health Science Center, ASSENT Asthma Research project, development of TV campaign, Spring 2003.

Advisor to Communication/ Media Committee of Indian Pueblo Culture Center, Fall 2003 Ð ongoing.

Member of Communications: Media, Marketing, and Technology Committee of NM Forum for Youth in Community, Fall 2003 Ð 2004.

 



[1] Top Debut Paper in the Environmental Communication Division

[2] Top Two Paper in the Student Division