Marketing Communications Project Request
The project request form gathers important details about your project so that we can determine whether we are able to take on the request as well as deliver a strong product. Please fill out all sections of the form.
Timeline
In order to review and consider your project, please submit a project request at least 6 to 8 weeks prior to the desired completion date.
The creative team (includes designers, photographer, videographer) requires at least 6 to 8 weeks for every project. This timing does not include printing and mailing. Production schedule does not start until all content is received (unless Marcom will be creating/co-creating the content).
Types of Projects
Our award-winning team provides many creative services including branding, marketing communications e.g., writing and storytelling, photography, graphic design, digital design, strategy, web including analytics/performance measurement and more. Some examples are as follows:
- Photography: Event, Editorial, high priority marketing and enrollment initiatives.
- Videography: We recommend working with DLMD for the most professional results. We can help with clarifying your objectives, target audience, scripting, storyboarding, etc.
- Design: Print, digital, social media, consultation.
- Strategy: Have an idea, but not sure how to execute? Have a goal, but unsure where to start?
- Web: Website consultation, design, and major university initiatives.
If you are unsure on a project, please submit a project request and we will follow up with you. We welcome your partnership and will provide guidance if unclear.
Details
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How?
Who is your target audience? What do you want them to do? What's in it for them? What does success look like? What is your goal for this project?
We need as much information about your project as possible. We are not psychic, and if we want to provide the best advice for you on how to promote your department, event, whatever - the more we know, the more we can be helpful.
Project Review
Projects are considered in the context of university priorities, timing and capacity. In some cases, Marketing Communications will recommend an outside vendor best suited to meet your needs. There is no service charge for Marcom's support.
Please submit a project request by selecting the "Start Project Request" Button. This includes work such as event photography, strategy, graphic design, web and more. We review project requests weekly, and you will be contacted directly pending project approval.
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Mailing Address
Marketing Communications
Seattle University
901 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
Phone: (206) 296-2104
Fax: (206) 296-6499
marcom2@seattleu.edu
Office Address
O'Brien Center
715 13th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
Marketing Communications (MarCom) is a strategic partner to all academic and administrative units within Seattle University. We offer solutions for the university’s marketing and communication needs and serve as a clearinghouse for advancing the university’s internal and external relationships.
Our mission is to uphold and strengthen the university’s reputation, image and values. We seek to raise awareness about the university, elevate its academic profile and draw attention to the impact our students, alumni, faculty and staff have locally and globally.
Contact us for expertise in branding and marketing, communication strategy, media relations, internal communications, external affairs, web communications, social media, visual and creative design, publications and photography.
Unity of Message and Purpose
The Right Image to Represent Your Impact
Creating a strong visual narrative for Seattle University, through photography and video, is vital to telling our story. We provide compelling and impactful images and videos that support top-tier marketing and advertising for the university’s print and web materials.
MarCom
The Marketing Communications team strives for relentless commitment to quality while upholding our departmental ethic of excellence and urgency. We aim to be leaders by motivating and coaching our colleagues and improving communication on and off campus.
Staff Profiles
Aubrey Benasa
Andrew Binion
Director of Communications, Academic
Email: bystromk@seattleu.edu
Phone: 206-296-2814
Building/Room: HUNT 220
Marissa Leitch
Gaurav Mandan
Robin L. Meeks
Web Communications and Support
Our Web Communications team works with you to provide expertise in strategic thinking and planning for your web pages, design and marketing, information design, analytics and emerging technologies. Here, find resources to help you manage your own web communications and projects.
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To protect and promote the Seattle University brand—and to ensure the public can properly identify and associate the university’s name and logos—we work to establish officially licensed products bearing the university’s marks. For all campus departments, clubs and organizations: In order to produce products bearing the university marks, your vendor must be a licensee of Seattle University.
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