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NC State Brand Refresh 2025

The NC State Brand as you know it traces back to a refresh in 2014, where our visual identity, mantra and editorial tone came to...

Livestream Production SOPs

Minor Production (ATEM Mini) Using the ATEM Mini Pro (any of the variants), it is turnkey to livestream up to 4-input sources to YouTube, etc....

Wikipedia Pages for Faculty

Have you gotten a solicitation from an agency looking to boost your profile and reputation by sourcing you a Wikipedia page? You’re not alone, and...

Regular ENGR/NC State Events

What are the cyclical events I need to have on my content calendar? In addition to DOG, as of July 2022 every spring, there are...

Press Releases

How do I get a press release for my department’s awesome news? Individual units are not permitted to write official press releases on the behalf...

NC State Communications

What is happening on campus outside of the COE? It is recommended to join the StateComm Google Group to see campus-wide news from other departments. Are there...

Professional Development

What do I say to the press? It is encouraged to have formal media training. The university offers training through UCOMM, and COE Comms can...

Preferred Vendors

Who should I send my newsletter, tshirt or poster to print for my department? The university has WolfXpress for quick turnaround, and is similar to FedEx Office...

Photography, video services, and live streams

Should I shoot or should I pay? The expectation for video services is more important than ever. The communicator will likely be asked to fill...

Content Calendars

What tool should I use? Scheduling tools are recommended to assist with automating the expectation of frequent social posting. Budget, orientation, and ramp-up time should...