SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATIONS

The first step of successful communications is to build relationships with stakeholders and understand the dynamics of the message. As a communicator, knowledge in mixed-media communications is key to engaging the community. Be sure to use electronic messages, social media, press work, and visual details along with varied, layered marketing tactics to promote the message. Using layered marketing tactics will show a strong set of marketing skills in the scope of communications.

Package successful marketing structures with varied, layered marketing. Print, email, media, and mobile can come together in a highly effective marketing campaign with just the right amount of planning.

The ability to draw on communications and design vehicles will showcase a keen creative spirit. A strong sense of grammar is important in communications because it conveys a professional editing style. Photography expertise will allow you to add digital images with a real-life appeal. Be sure to maximize your creative skills by getting to know the camera equipment that will be used.

Keep in mind that ethical professionalism is key to communications, design, and photography.

RESOURCES

The first step towards being productive is being organized.

Organize Like a Pro

Multi-Channel, layered, and influential marketing strategies are useful for greater visibility. Internet-based communications mediums have led to a power shift in the communications dynamics. The ability to capture optimal viewer retention using influential consumers or advocates is essential to the online community. Create that buzz and stay organized. 

What is Multi-Channel Marketing?

The Best and Worst Times to Post, Pin and Tweet

Influential Marketing: How to Build Relationships with Social Leaders and Drive Traffic to your Blog

How do you stay organized?

Color theory is a subtle factor in design. Color evokes a mood and sets the tone. It is the first thing that a viewer will see and feel. Use color with the intent to inspire a viewer.

The Psychology of Color

Digital marketing is a powerful tool in today’s technological environment. The linked infograph represents a fun way of showcasing the different types of digital marketers. It is important to understand that marketing has many facets and digital marketers branch off into differing fields.

The 7 Types of Digital Marketer

Social Media can be an efficacious component to social marketing. By layering pre-planned content in real-time, it is possible use social media to engage followers. Social Marketers work best when plans are laid out in advance. Use a media calendar to plan content timing and create a robust media presence, but have an implemented back-up strategy just in case.

Instagram for Business

You Can’t Plan for Everything

The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Scheduling

“Grammar, regardless of the country or the language, is the foundation for communication — the better the grammar, the clearer the message, the more likelihood of understanding the message’s intent and meaning. That is what communication is all about,” said William B. Bradshaw.

Why Grammar Is Important

The Advantages of Good Grammar in the Workplace

Grammar Book – Hyphens

Photography is important in communications. A photograph can be used editorially by conveying a message through pictures and without words. Utilizing free, online classes will offers a novice photographer better skills.

Stanford University Digital Photography Course

Open learning through online courses is an affordable way for students to gain access to classes at top-notch universities.

The Muse – 24 Free Online Ivy League Classes

Open Learning at Harvard

MIT OpenCourseWare