Dr. Gillian Brooks

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Biography

Gillian Brooks is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at King's Business School, King’s College London, specializing in Strategic Marketing and Executive Education. As an associate professor, Gillian's research focuses on influencer marketing and consumer culture, applying qualitative methods such as ethnography and content analysis. Her work has been published in prestigious outlets like the Journal of Advertising, Forbes, and the Washington Post. She has received the American Marketing Association’s Don Lehmann Award and has led interdisciplinary teams in researching youth mental health and its association with marketing practices, supported by significant funding from UK Research Innovation. Previously, she was a Lecturer in Management at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and has taught at the London School of Economics and Georgetown University. Gillian holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge and a Master of Arts in Communication and Technology from Georgetown University, where she graduated with honors. She has delivered numerous talks internationally and has been recognized with awards for teaching excellence. Her extensive experience in academia is complemented by her background in global media relations.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

King's Business School, King's College London • London, ENG, GB

Teaching marketing courses with a focus on consumer behavior and digital strategies.

Lecturer in Management

— Present

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford • Oxford, ENG, GB

Instructed courses on management and marketing strategy.

Teaching Fellow

— Present

Department of Media and Communications, London School of Economics • London, ENG, GB

Engaged with undergraduate students in media and communications.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Georgetown University • Washington, DC, USA

Lectured on marketing and strategic communications.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.