Marketing and Communications

Get to Know Marketing and Communications

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Shapiro Family Hall Basement

What to Expect

A full-day introduction on how working with the Division of Marketing and Communications can help you accomplish your goals.

Agenda

Coffee & Connect

8:30-9 a.m.

Shapiro Family Hall Basement

Start your day right with coffee and light refreshments.

Opening Session: The Division of Marketing and Communications

9-9:40 a.m.

Shapiro Family Hall Basement

Get an update on the future of Marketing and Communications and hear what’s in store for the highly awaited brand refresh at Hofstra University. This session offers an exclusive analysis of recent market research conducted by the division and sets the stage for a diverse range of presentations given throughout the day, giving you different perspectives and ideas to take back to your everyday duties.
Presented by Terry Coniglio, Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Busy Bees: Get to Know Hive

9:50-10:20 a.m.

Shapiro Family Hall Basement

Working with Marketing and Communications is easy and streamlined. Learn how to request projects, track progress, get approvals, and communicate with the team.
Presented by Armani Harper, Project Manager

Caught in the Web: The Hofstra Website and Online Tools

10:25-11:10 a.m.

Shapiro Family Hall Basement

Learn how the Hofstra website is managed, updated, and maintained; the various tools available for use; and why it’s important to audit your content.
Presented by Francis Rizzo III, AVP, Creative Services

PR & HU: Public Relations, Media Relations, and Reaching Beyond the Campus

11:15 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

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Find out how we spread the word about Hofstra to the world at large, via the media, public relations efforts, and more.
Presented by Deborah Jerome, AVP, Communications; Ginny Greenberg, Senior Director, Public Relations; Lindsey Angioletti, Director, Public Relations; and Andrew Sheldon, Managing Editor, Hofstra Magazine

Lunch and Marketing and Communications Office Tour

12:15-1 p.m.

Shapiro Family Hall Basement and 4th Floor

Enjoy some pizza! Tours of offices on the Marketing and Communications floor will also be available.

Breakout Session: Headshots

12:15-2 p.m.

Marketing & Communications Photo Studio, 4th Floor, Shapiro Family Hall

Have your professional headshot taken by University Photographer Matteo Bracco in the Marketing and Communications studio.

The Social Life: Social Media at Hofstra

1:05-1:35 p.m.

Shapiro Family Hall Basement

Learn about how we use social media at Hofstra, and the policies that will assist you in your efforts.
Presented by Brittany McGowan, Social Media Manager

Insider Info: Systems for Talking to the Hofstra Community

1:40-2:10 p.m.

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Want to reach students, faculty, employees, and alumni? Find out the best tools, including Hofstra’s newest marketing platform, Emma.
Presented by Andy Kissoon, Internal Communications Specialist

1,000 Words: Photo and Video Services

2:15-2:45 p.m.

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Discover how to work with MarCom’s photo and video resources, including how to make a request, how to get the best results, accessing our archives, and how we determine coverage.
Presented by Matteo Bracco, University Photographer, and Rick de Masi, Multimedia Production Manager

A Thin Line Between Write & Wrong: Editing and Writing

2:50-3:05 p.m.

Shapiro Family Hall Basement

As attention spans narrow, good, efficient writing is more important than ever. Knowing the right thing to say and the best way to say it will help you succeed.
Presented by Linda Merklin, Director, Editorial Services, and Malik Gay, Copywriter

Get the Word Out: It Pays to Advertise

3:10-3:25 p.m.

Shapiro Family Hall Basement

Hear how we use paid advertising to effectively promote programs, initiatives, and events, both online and in physical spaces, as well as a discussion about journal ads and event sponsorships.
Presented by Ashley Brennan, Director, Advertising

Creative Services: Representing and Promoting Your Programs the Right Way

3:30-4:15 p.m.

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Putting a Hofstra logo on something? Let’s do it right. We’ll cover publications, collateral, swag, and more, including proper image usage, design, and licensing guidelines. 
Presented by Francis Rizzo III, AVP, Creative Services; Kelvin Fonville, Creative Director; and Jessica Ramos, Business Manager

Speakers

Meet the team experts that will present on key Marketing and Communications topics.

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Terry Coniglio

Terry Coniglio

Vice President

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Francis Rizzo III

Francis Rizzo III

AVP, Creative Services

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Deborah Jerome

Deborah Jerome

AVP, Communications

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Armani Harper

Armani Harper

Project Manager

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Ginny Greenberg

Ginny Greenberg

Senior Director, Public Relations

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Lindsey Angioletti

Lindsey Angioletti

Director, Public Relations

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Andrew Sheldon

Andrew Sheldon

Managing Editor, Hofstra Magazine

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Brittany McGowan

Brittany McGowan

Social Media Manager

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Andy Kissoon

Andy Kissoon

Internal Communications Specialist

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Matteo Bracco

Matteo Bracco

University Photographer

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Rick De Masi

Rick de Masi

Multimedia Production Manager

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Linda Merklin

Linda Merklin

Director, Editorial Services

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Malik Gay

Malik Gay

Copywriter

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Ashley Brennan

Ashley Brennan

Director, Advertising

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Kelvin Fonville

Kelvin Fonville

Creative Director

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Jessica Ramos

Jessica Ramos

Business Manager