About
Anna R McAlister is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University's College of Communication Arts & Sciences, joining in 2012. Her research focuses on applying developmental psychology to children's consumer behavior, particularly examining food brand knowledge, advertising responses, and food preference formation.
- Deputy Editor, Journal of Marketing Communications
- Editorial Board Member: Journal of Advertising, Journal of Interactive Advertising, Journal of Advertising Education
She specializes in policy-oriented studies related to food advertising, health communication, and media multitasking effects. Her recent work explores AI integration in marketing education and ethical advertising practices.
Selected publications highlight her research in food policy, media effects, and pedagogical innovation. She teaches courses on consumer behavior, advertising strategy, and persuasion techniques.
Scientific awards include:
- 2015 MSU Teacher-Scholar Award
Associated with the Health and Risk Communication Center, her interdisciplinary work bridges communication, marketing, and public health domains.
