About

I am an assistant professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations. I research political public relations content and effects.

​I am available for media commentary on topics such as political campaign communication, presidential debates, and presidential speeches.

Please visit the CV and Research page to see my CV and research bio, Media Commentary to see my most recent interviews, and External Links to see my Google Scholar and other profiles.

Education

Ph.D.     University of Missouri, 2019
M.S.      Arkansas State University, 2014
B.A.       University of Central Arkansas, 2010

Primary Research Interests

  • Political campaign communication
    • ​Presidential debates
    • Political advertising
    • Political branding
  • Political public relations
  • Political leadership rhetoric
  • Strategic social media

Contact

​Office: Reese Phifer 418A
Phone: 205-348-0365
E-mail: jbramlett@ua.edu


Course List (updated June 2025)

Graduate Courses

CIS 650 Digital political communication (1x)
APR 551 Foundations of integrated communication (4x)

Undergraduate Courses

APR 490 Political advertising and public relations (2x)
APR 333 Digital writing and strategy (7x)
APR 303 Public relations strategy (1x)
APR 100 Professional exploratory in social media (4x)