
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.
Shapiro Family Hall Basement
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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.
Shapiro Family Hall Basement
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.
Shapiro Family Hall Basement
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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.
Shapiro Family Hall Basement
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Speakers
Meet the team experts that will present on key Marketing and Communications topics.

Terry Coniglio
Vice President

Francis Rizzo III
AVP, Creative Services

Deborah Jerome
AVP, Communications

Armani Harper
Project Manager

Ginny Greenberg
Senior Director, Public Relations

Lindsey Angioletti
Director, Public Relations

Andrew Sheldon
Managing Editor, Hofstra Magazine

Brittany McGowan
Social Media Manager

Andy Kissoon
Internal Communications Specialist

Matteo Bracco
University Photographer

Rick de Masi
Multimedia Production Manager

Linda Merklin
Director, Editorial Services

Malik Gay
Copywriter

Ashley Brennan
Director, Advertising

Kelvin Fonville
Creative Director
