Communication Blog

Hot-Button Issues: How Will Your Organization Respond?

November 22, 2021

A new report offers communicators guidance to ensure their organization’s position is understood and trusted when taking a stance on an issue.

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social activism

Tips for Interviewing: Getting at Emotion

November 11, 2021

A compelling story may hang on a great interview—especially if the story is a profile or longer feature. As you're interviewing a subject, consider questions that get at the feelings behind the facts.

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storytelling

Announcements

Accessibility Ambassadors: Universal Design for Learning

Tips for Improving Accessibility and Engagement in College Coursework

November 8, 2021

This month we are joined by Amy Kunkel, Ph.D., assistant teaching professor and special education licensure coordinator for the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and Human Development on the Twin Cities campus.

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accessibility

Social Media

News Consumption Across Social Media in 2021

November 8, 2021

A new report from Pew Research Center shows U.S. media consumption habits in 2021 and a breakdown of demographics across social media channels.

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social media

Killer Analytics: Analyzing Website Performance

November 1, 2021

In the fourth and final post of the Killer Analytics series, learn about analyzing your website's performance data.

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analytics

Building the Perfect Media List: What’s Your Number?

October 25, 2021

Are you looking to get your news release or media pitch in front of the right outlets? University of Minnesota experts weigh in on crafting the perfect pitch.

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