Communication Blog
15 journalism terms to know
Review some journalism jargon that could come in handy as you work with anyone from magazine editors to TV news crews.
Email Testing and Best Practices: Ensure Your Messages Reach the Right Inbox Every Time
Are your emails rendering inconsistently across devices or looking distorted in Outlook? Struggling with low deliverability or spam folder issues? With the right tools, your emails can shine in every inbox.
Research Briefs explained
Partnering with University of Minnesota researchers to share the latest discoveries with the public is an important part of the University’s mission and showcases our role as one of the nation’s leading research universities.
Introducing the Digital Analytics Lab at the U: A Community of Practice for Digital Analytics
The University Relations Measurement and Analytics team is launching a new digital analytics Community of Practice, which will include a Google Group, newsletter, learning sessions, and dedicated monthly office hours.
Eight tips for superior internal email subject lines
Writing a strategic subject line can determine whether an email is opened, which can help reach your internal communications goals.
New ADA rule mandates digital accessibility compliance
New ADA rules require public entities, including universities, to meet new digital accessibility standards by 2026—learn what this means and how to prepare your content.
Accessibility Ambassadors: Creating accessible social media
Join the Accessibility Ambassadors to learn how to make social media posts and email marketing campaigns accessible.
How to make the news
When considering how to pitch your story to the media, keep some important questions in mind.
Grammatical glitches 3.0
Even the best writers, journalists, and commentators can confuse common words with lookalike or soundalike cousins. Let’s examine some of the most common sources of confusion.
AP Style tips for race-related writing
Use these seven tips to help you choose the most appropriate and precise language in your writing.