To fulfill their marketing strategies, organizations must know how consumers make purchase decisions. This writing intensive class will examine societal, interpersonal, and psychological influences on the consumer's purchase decision-making process. Students will apply best practices used in advertising to attract consumer demand by creating an effective advertising campaign. Students will also learn about the advertising world and profession through case studies, guest speakers, and company tours. In addition, through a series of reading and writing assignments, students will reflect on and gain a better understanding of their own consumer behavior.