University Communications and Marketing

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

University Communications and Marketing


University Communications and Marketing leads the institution-level integrated marketing and communications efforts. We collaborate with leaders across campus to ensure consistent messaging, strategic marketing efforts and strong brand development for the University.

We do this by focusing our efforts on university activities that best reflect the creation of new knowledge, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship — all to provide an environment that encourages student success.

Through strategic and creative communications, we demonstrate how the university provides value to its varied constituents and helps fulfill the University’s collective goals toward student success; global relevance; interdisciplinary distinction; strong community engagement; and a vital campus environment.

We bring aspects of marketing communication together to effectively position the university in a consistent and coordinated manner.

University Communications and Marketing is in Zook Hall.


Directory

UCM LEADERSHIP

Tammy Ewin
Vice President, Chief Communication and Marketing Officer
330-972-8075
tewin@uakron.edu

Colleen Lazzaretti
Communication Specialist
330-972-8075
clazzaretti@uakron.edu


Marketing Communications

We develop, implement and manage targeted marketing primarily for recruitment and retention of students.

Advertising – General Promotion – Promotional Events – Marketing Plans – Collateral – Digital Marketing – Graphic Design – Branding – Brand Guidelines – Promotional Items – Traffic Management – Trademarking – Licensing – Photography

Sarah Steidl
Senior Director of Marketing Communications
330-972-8142
sarah45@uakron.edu

Matt Schafer
Director of Creative Services
330-972-7679
schafem@uakron.edu

Alex Knisely
Marketing Communications Manager
330-972-6477
aknisely@uakron.edu

Monica Mussulin
Graphic Designer
mmussulin@uakron.edu

Allison Pierce
Content Marketing Specialist for Enrollment
330-972-6718
apierce@uakron.edu

Kylie Kreps
Graphic Design Specialist
330-972-4275
kkreps@uakron.edu


External Communications

We develop, implement and manage communication and promotion to external audiences to support the marketing function and University strategic priorities.

Media Relations – Crisis Communications – Presidential Email/Speeches/Talking Points – Institutional Social Media – Content Creation - Video – University Style Guide – University of Akron Magazine – Public Relations – Strategic Priorities

Cristine D. Boyd
Senior Director of External Communications
330-972-6476
cboyd@uakron.edu
330-687-9269

Brian Sobolewski
Video Producer
330-972-7581
bsobolewski@uakron.edu

Bree Sabin
Content Manager
330-972-6402
bsabin@uakron.edu

Jessica Whitehill
Communication & Content Manager
330-972-5206
jwhitehill@uakron.edu

Ally Temsey
Social Media Specialist
330-972-6867
apt25@uakron.edu


Digital Communications

We develop, implement and manage website design/content and digital communication outreach for all audiences.

Digest – Zipmail – Campus Email Messaging – UA Mobile – E-Newsletters – Emergency Messaging – Website Design – Website Content Development and Maintenance

Jermel Wilkerson
Senior Director of Digital Communications
330-972-7048
jermel@uakron.edu

Hanna Lidderdale
Digital Marketing & Communication Specialist
330-927-4854
hfl8@uakron.edu

Anthony Serpette
Director of Web Services
330-972-7758
serpette@uakron.edu

Richard Newsome
Back End Web Developer
330-972-8268
rnewsome@uakron.edu


CONTACT US

Zook Hall (see on map)
276 Buchtel Commons
Akron, Ohio  44325

ucm@uakron.edu