Communication Blog
The future of local news
Americans say they value local news, but their actions suggest otherwise.
Google Analytics Outage: The Cause and How To Fix
Learn how to make sure your GA collects data following a mass GA4 outage on April 24th.
Two models for internal newsletters to faculty and staff
The UR internal communications team recently evaluated peer higher education newsletters and conducted meetings with their communicators to learn about their internal communications strategy.
Using forms in Asana
Learn how Asana forms can help with project intake and requests
Talking … with U of M explained
Talking … with U of M is one of several proactive tools the PR team uses to connect journalists with University of Minnesota expertise—particularly for journalists and audiences in Greater Minnesota.
May 16 - Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Engage in conversation, thinking, and learning about access and inclusion at this free online event.
Even Oxford leaves out the Oxford comma sometimes
Like discussing Chevys versus Fords, Canon versus Nikon cameras, or Fender versus Gibson guitars, there has been a lot of passionate discussion around the Oxford, or serial, comma.
Employee engagement with the Dear Minnesota campaign
University Relations internal communicators recently shared Dear Minnesota stories in Brief to spotlight faculty and staff.
Expert alerts explained
Expert Alerts are one of several proactive tools the PR team uses to connect journalists with University of Minnesota expertise. Produced in partnership with unit or college communicators, this tool is a great strategic option for University experts to share insights on a newsworthy subject.
Accessibility Ambassadors: Introduction to manual website accessibility testing
Learn about common manual testing methodologies and simple keyboard and screen reader checks.