| Q: |
How do I publicize an event that my
department or organization is sponsoring? |
| A: |
We can assist you with everything from a campus
News Brief to a full-scale communication strategy for your event,
depending on the subject matter and timing.
All events publicized through the Office of Marketing and Communication
must be officially approved by either an academic department
or a student organization recognized by the Office of Student
Development.
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| Q: |
How do I get an item in News Briefs
or on CheckMarq?
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| A: |
E-mail Tim Olsen, our communication manager, or call him at 288-6712.
Events must be officially approved
by an academic
department
or the Office of Student Development.
News Briefs is published late Monday
and early Thursday afternoons; additional e-mail notices are
sent as needed.
CheckMarq is updated regularly.
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| Q: |
Do you offer writing services?
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| A: |
We have professional news and public relations writers who
offer writing services for press and news releases.
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| Q: |
How else can I generate publicity on campus?
|
| A: |
With enough notice, we can assist with the preparation of
posters, flyers, banners and other materials to support your
event.
You can
also contact the Marquette Tribune, the
student newspaper, MUTV and/or MU Radio.
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| Q: |
How do I let newspapers and TV and radio stations know about
an event or program? |
| A: |
Call or e-mail a member of our media relations staff: Andy Brodzeller, 288-0286; or Brigid Miller, 288-7445.
Because we work with the media every day, we're happy to discuss
media coverage possibilities with you. Keep in mind that timing,
other local and world events, degree of audience interest - and,
for television, visual impact - all influence whether or not
the media will cover a particular event.
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| Q: |
Which media do you contact? |
| A: |
We work daily with local broadcast stations and newspapers, including
the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Milwaukee
Business Journal, as well as magazines serving southeast
Wisconsin. If appropriate, we also have an extensive list of regional
and national contacts.
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| Q: |
When should I notify you about an event? |
| A: |
Whether publicizing an event on campus or to a broader audience,
please contact the Office of Marketing and Communication as soon
as possible at 288-7448. Many newspapers publish only weekly, so
at least two weeks' advance notice is necessary.
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| Q: |
I want to publicize my event. What do you need from me? |
| A: |
The more detail you provide, the easier it is for us to help
you. At a minimum, we need to know who, what, when, where and why
something is important, as well as contact information for the
individual who can provide further information.
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| Q: |
What if a reporter calls me? |
| A: |
Faculty and staff members are encouraged to offer opinions in
their fields of expertise. The Source, Marquette's
media guide and experts' directory, directly links reporters to
Marquette personnel.
Our communication team can help you prepare
for an interview by arranging location, clearing media parking
and even anticipating
questions.
If you receive a call from the media on a topic
and you do not wish to comment, refer the call to the communication
team
at 288-7448.
Either way, letting us know that you have been interviewed
is helpful to us, as we track media coverage daily.
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| Q: |
How can I get a copy of The Source,
Marquette's media guide and experts' directory? |
| A: |
Call the Office of Marketing and Communication at (414) 288-7448.
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| Q: |
What should I do if I see media filming on campus or talking
to students? |
| A: |
All media on campus should be cleared through the Office of Marketing
and Communication. Call us at 288-7448 if you are unsure if a Marquette
staff member is accompanying a television crew.
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| Q: |
How can I get a Campus Directory? |
| A: |
Call the Office of Marketing and Communication at 288-7448.
The Campus Directory is intended for on-campus use by university
employees only. You can also view our online
phonebook for faculty
and staff. |
