Communication Blog
Tips for standout internal newsletters
University Relations internal communicators recently tried out Axios’ Smart Brevity approach to increase readership of a monthly University Services newsletter.
Dynamic dashboards with Google Looker Studio
Learn how easy it is to use Google Looker Studio to create and share dashboards. Sample dashboards for Universal Analytics and Google Analytics 4 metrics are included.
Using apostrophes in AP Style
Get a quick refresh on apostrophe best practices for writing in AP Style.
Who, what, where, when, and why, why, why?
What makes a good story and how do we tell it? Reflections on the art and “science” of storytelling.
Curb the white default in your communications
Don't get caught countering your inclusive storytelling by succumbing to the white default.
Five differences between AP Style and Chicago Style
Learn about how both writing styles differ on the Oxford comma, em dashes, numbers, titles, and more.
I migrated to GA4, now what?
Discover the next three steps to complete after you have added Google Analytics 4 (GA4) tracking to your website(s).
Writing tricks & treats
Writing wicked brilliant content day in and out can be frightful. Fear not, we have a few writing hacks and resources to combat any writing worries and avoid scaring off your audience.
Belated happy International Plain Language Day!
Plain writing helps audiences take less time to read and understand.
How to be quotable
Understanding what reporters want out of a quote can help you develop talking points that include the vibrant language reporters are seeking.