Oscar Chilabato

Lecturer

JWU Faculty Since 1999

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Contact Info

Email
ochilabato@jwu.edu
Phone
401-598-2489
Campus
Providence

Oscar Chilabato is committed to advancing student learning in advertising and developing curriculum that mirrors industry needs. During his more than 20 years of teaching, Chilabato has developed several courses that form the foundation of the JWU’s current advertising and marketing communication degree program. He also has introduced new courses in media planning and buying, digital media planning, creative concepts and strategy, integrated marketing communications, art direction, and search engine marketing.

In 2017, the JWU ADTEAM won the AAF’s National Student Advertising Competition for the first time. Chilabato has served as the faculty advisor to the JWU ADTEAM for the last 20 years and has guided student teams through the annual competition that provides the real-world experience of creating a strategic advertising, marketing and media campaign for a corporate client.

Education

  • BS, MBA - Providence College

Teaching Interests

  • Advertising
  • Digital Media Strategies
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Creative Advertising
  • AI and Media Strategy

Scholarly Interests

Search Engine trends and their implications for marketing
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Extra Curricular Roles

2019-2024: Faculty Co-Advisor, Johnson & Wales University Advertising Team
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Professional Affiliations

2013-present: Member - National Education Executive Council, American Advertising Federation

2016-2021: Panel Chair - National Advertising Review Council, NAD, Better Business Bureau

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Honors And Awards

  • 1st Year Teacher Award, College of Business (2001)
  • Teacher of the Year, College of Business
  • Advisor of the Year (2)
  • Outstanding Service Award
  • Academic Achievement Award
  • Parents' Appreciation Award
  • University Alumni Appreciation Award
  • 1st Place District NSAC Awards (11)
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Place National NSAC Awards (6)
  • Distinguished Advertising Educator Award (National - AAF)


Q&A with Oscar

At JWU, education is not confined to the four walls of the classroom. You’re not going to spend four years with your nose buried in a book, learning theories you may never get a chance to apply — you’re going to get out there and apply them, be it through internships, group projects, leadership opportunities, competitions and more.

What Is Your Favorite Teaching Moment?

Winning the National Student Advertising Competition in 2017

What College Do You Teach In?

College of Business