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Mary Ann Harris is a Professor of Business in the College of Arts and Sciences at Bethel University, where she has served since 2005. Her research focuses on creativity in marketing messaging, storytelling's impact on memory/emotion, and cultural values in marketing. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin (1985), an M.B.A. from Washington University (1992), and a Ph.D. in Strategic Marketing Communications from the University of Minnesota (2007).
- Education Highlights:
- B.A. Journalism, Advertising – University of Wisconsin (1985)
- M.B.A. – Washington University (1992)
- Ph.D. Strategic Marketing Communications – University of Minnesota (2007)
Her research explores storytelling's role in brand development, unintended consequences of marketing practices, and intersections of faith/ethics in business. Recent publications examine Generation Z social media behavior, workplace religious dynamics, and faith-based marketing strategies. She has received awards including the Edgren Award (2017) and 2025 Seed Coalition Leadership recognition.
- Grant Activity: 2017 Kemper Foundation grant studying religion's role in advertising workplaces
Active in professional organizations like the Christian Business Faculty Association since 2007, she teaches courses including Consumer Behavior, Digital Marketing, and PR Advertising Seminar. Her work integrates faith perspectives with marketing theory, emphasizing ethical practices and cultural impact.
