Communication Blog

Sharing important updates and reminders regarding the University of Minnesota Brand.

Explore highlights from a 2022 global survey, detailing the top trends, challenges, goals and more for internal communications.

A 2020 study of 500 Americans found that using plain language in their communications increased reading speed and the ability to understand text. Message retention increased by 40% and message clarity increased by 33%. To write clear, concise and scannable messages, consider the following plain writing tips in your communications.

A basic knowledge of em dashes and en dashes can help you add flair and clarity to your communications.

With hybrid work, it’s more important than ever to stay connected to our faculty and staff. Here are tips to increase employee engagement and trust.

Explore the overlap between SEO best practices and web accessibility guidelines.

An internal communication strategy is a key component to improve employee engagement especially during a crisis.

Meet some common pitfalls in the handling or interpretation of even simple data or statistics.

Discover what metadata is, why it’s important, and learn some best practices for making your content findable, usable and reusable.

Nine tips to build relationships with journalists and creating compelling pitches.