It’s official! My communications business is now an adult
By Sharon Aschaiek | Dec. 21, 2022
In 2004, I started freelance writing full time with the goals of better balancing work with parenthood and being my own boss. I didn’t have a clear direction, but thanks to my self-employed parents, I did enjoy writing and knew how to hustle.
How the Hankamer School of Business tells its best stories
By Sharon Aschaiek | Oct. 26, 2022
It was the headline that grabbed my attention: “Wonder Women”, designed in the same bright red, yellow and blue colours as the uniform of one of my childhood heroes. I was instantly interested in reading the Baylor Business Review.
At PSE marcomm conference, collaboration emphasized for success
By Nathan Lemay | June 2, 2022
During COVID-19, we all became familiar with the hopeful refrain, “We’re all in this together.” This is more true than ever for PSE communicators trying to spread awareness of their institutions in our emerging post-pandemic world.
Higher ed marcomm conference returns to Toronto
By Sharon Aschaiek | March 31, 2022
After two years of operating virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s Annual Marketing & Communications for Post Secondary Conference is returning to an in-person format — and participants are ready for it.
How COVID-19 has changed crisis communication
By Sharon Aschaiek | Sept. 16, 2020
Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic in North America, what have we learned about the best ways to communicate during a crisis? What are the most important takeaways for communicators who work for higher education institutions?
How Duke University aces internal communications
By Sharon Aschaiek | Feb. 27, 2019
This Friday is National Employee Appreciation Day in the U.S., which makes it a good time to consider how well you conduct internal communications at your higher education institution. There’s a lot to be learned about this topic from how Duke University.
UBC Library creates award-winning university report
By Sharon Aschaiek | Dec. 5, 2018
A big part of excelling in higher education communications means effectively telling the success stories of your institution. That’s something that the communications and marketing team at UBC Library, the University of British Columbia, understands very well.
Let’s be clear in higher ed communications
By Sharon Aschaiek | Oct. 10, 2018
This Saturday, Oct. 13 is International Plain Language Day. Established in 2011 by plain language advocates Cheryl Stephens and Kate Harrison Whiteside, it’s a day to mark the importance of reader-friendly, clear communication that is easy to understand.
Outsourcing higher education communications
By Sharon Aschaiek | Sept. 12, 2018
The higher education marketplace is crowded. Competition to attract students is fierce. Universities and colleges are also competing for funding and talent. So when it comes to standing out, effective communications is more important than ever.
Is your school’s content working hard enough?
By Sharon Aschaiek | June 6, 2018
June is Effective Communications Month – yes, it’s a real thing, according to the go-to guide for special days, Chase’s Calendar of Events. While getting communications right is a priority for universities and colleges year-round…