Unvan Atas

Biography

Unvan Atas joined WBS in 2010. Previously he has taught at various institutions such as Middlesex University, Birkbeck University, University of London, and Eastern Mediterranean University. Prior to this, Unvan has had work and internship experiences at Tara HealthCare UK for consultation on company's database development and using it for database and direct marketing. Also, Unvan worked at Elise/Evolink Telecommunication Ltd for stock checking, reporting directly to Sales Director and providing regular reports and feedback. What is more, Unvan worked 3 yearsat Honey-Tel Ltd., London/UK for consulting in developing marketing strategy and web pages of the company. Designed the corporate logo, designing publicity materials and preparing database for B2B direct marketing, and some general office administration work. Unvan obtained his internship experiences at prestigious places of Hotel Palm Beach (5 star) as an assistance of Public Relations manager, an assistant of Director at Channel D TV, Istanbul/ Turkey, and finally, at ATV channel, Istanbul as an assistant of Programme Director. Education PhD in Communication and Media, University of Westminster. MSc (FT) in Business and Management Research, Middlesex University MA (PT) in Public Relations and Public Communication, University of Westminster BA (Hons) in Public Relations and Advertising, Eastern Mediterranean University PGCHE, Middlesex University Language Unvan is a native speaker of Turkish and currently undertaking a Spanish class to improve his basic Spanish language.

Research Interest

Unvan has an interdisciplinary research interest of communication, media and politics. Some specific research focuses on media effects on public opinion, framing, political campaigning communication, advertising & PR and recently he has developed an interest in branding and consumer behaviour.