Communication Blog
Five Tips to Light Up Your Reader’s Brain
Specific types of language activate pleasure responses and drive understanding.
Journalists Seek Video Interviews Now More than Ever
Make your experts available for media interviews with video.
DIY Accessibility Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Make ARIA Sing
Join the Accessibility Ambassadors on December 2 for a presentation by former ambassador Jenn Czeck about Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) attributes.
Who's Sending Video with Pitches?
Survey finds multimedia assets welcome in media pitches.
Tips to Enhance Your News-gathering Routine and Become a Better Citizen of Information
Here are some points from the recent University of Minnesota Libraries-hosted roundtable on journalism in 2020 and navigating the news landscape.
Strategic Communications Advice for Stakeholders
Guest blogger Tanya Wright from the Office of Admissions writes about the importance of bringing communicators to the table early.
Journalists Weigh in on This Year’s Media Landscape
Understand how journalists respond to your outreach.
3M Global Survey: Trust in Science Reaches 89%
Trust in science hits 89%. University Relations can help amplify faculty research and expertise.
DIY Accessibility Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Creating an Accessibility Testing Plan
Join the Accessibility Ambassadors on October 29, for a presentation by ambassador Jen Sanders of the Office of Information Technology on accessibility testing and creating an accessibility plan for your team.
The Pandemic’s Impact on Local News
Several Minnesota newspapers are among dozens nationwide forced to close by the coronavirus pandemic.