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Promote News and Events
In today's digital age, there are numerous platforms for promoting or sharing the CSM brand.
From social media to billboards, we aim to enhance our brand to showcase our excellence within our community and beyond.
Requests must be submitted by CSM faculty or staff. Student requests should be approved and submitted by a Student Life advisor or academic department/club advisor.
Platforms by Audience
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Online CalendarEvents can be featured in the online calendar and fed into event calendars throughout the main website. Events must be posted on the online calendar prior to beginning marketing promotions. |
As soon as possible; recommended minimum of 4-6 weeks prior to the event |
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Social MediaWe can help promote your news and events on CSM's social media channels. The audience may determine the platform and timing. |
2-3 weeks prior to event for promotions 2 weeks prior to event for in-person coverage |
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Newsroom (Press Releases and Media)Press releases are posted at the CSM Newsroom website and are distributed via email in a weekly digest. Press releases may be shared with local news sources. |
3-5 weeks prior to publishing |
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my.CSMD Slidermy.CSMD slides must focus on internal student events/announcements. |
2-3 weeks prior to event; may be longer if a graphic needs to be created |
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Digital SignageDigital graphics can be placed on a network of TVs in locations around our campuses. |
2-3 weeks prior to event; may be longer if a graphic needs to be created |
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HawkTalk Weekly e-NewsletterThe HawkTalk e-Newsletter is emailed weekly to all credit students. You can sign up to receive HawkTalk in your email inbox. |
2 weeks prior to send date No Marketing Request Form needed |
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Intranet (Sharepoint) News and The Friday ReportYou can post articles to the News and Announcements section of the intranet (Sharepoint). The Friday Report e-newsletter is a weekly digest of articles posted on the intranet, sent to all faculty and staff each Friday morning.
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2 p.m. on Thursdays before publication No Marketing Request Form needed
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Everyone EmailThe college supports the coordinated and effective use of Everyone Email to communicate official information which affects the majority of college employees. Everyone Email requests should always include: Who, What, When, Where, and Contact (with extension and/or email address). |
48 hours No Marketing Request Form needed Email a Request to everyone_e-mail@csmd.edu
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Hawk Family Connection Portal and e-NewsletterHawk Family Connection is a platform for parents that provides a portal with important campus news and deadlines, personalized newsletters, and email announcements. |
2 weeks prior to send date |
Parents |
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Additional Marketing Deliverables |
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Printed PiecesPrinted pieces include brochures, postcards, custom fliers, and more. |
3-5 weeks prior to event; 10-12 weeks if the piece will be mailed |
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Mass Email
We can develop attractive, functional emails that can be sent to an intended audience. |
1-2 weeks; may vary depending on the availability of lists |
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Event Support (Conferences, etc.)
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Depends on scope of the event. For large events, 3 months prior. Request a meeting to discuss in depth. |
Audiences vary | ||
Website Support
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Basic web page updates to pre-existing content may be completed in 1 week. Email a request to webteam@csmd.edu. New web projects may take 3 weeks or longer. Consultation is required for new projects. |
Audiences vary | ||