Communication Blog
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.
Three easy accessibility skills for content editors
Explore three easy skills for content editors to use with Folwell and Drupal to create accessible digital content.
Recruiting employees for a study on email effectiveness
Participate in research and help improve University communication.
Belated happy International Plain Language Day!
Plain writing helps audiences take less time to read and understand.
Ready for download: a new set of University marks
CMYK marks have been added to the existing RGB/HEX and Pantone versions of University marks. Here’s a guide to choosing colors and formats of the marks for your projects.
Accessibility Ambassadors: Accessibility Committees
Discover what an accessibility committee could do to help further the work of accessibility in your unit or campus, and some lessons learned.
Trade publications: The impactful middle path
Between the New York Times and peer-reviewed journals, trade publications offer communicators a valuable blend of access and audience.
U of M style conundrums
Health care vs. healthcare? Well-being vs. wellbeing? Here are a few word-usage and style conundrums worth discussing, even if the answers are seemingly up for debate and apt to change over time.
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.
Fall Semester Brand Reminders
A new school year means new faces, new experiences, and new opportunities to showcase your campus, college or unit’s work through the University brand.