Brand Aid Part 1: Style Guide
Turnaround Marketing Communications
Article This blog post discusses the importance of a style guide as part of a school's marketing efforts and a key element in a strong brand. Six style guides from independent schools are linked, as is a compendium of higher education institution samples. Part 2 in the Brand Aid series, "Keeping 'Customers' (a.k.a. Parents) Happy," is linked from the article.

Effective Storytelling Can Build Support, Increase Giving
Article Good, old-fashioned storytelling makes for compelling copy in educational websites and marketing campaigns and can lead to increased interest and support from targeted audiences. That's according to an expert on communications for nonprofits and a recent presenter of a CASE Online Speaker Series.

A Little Mystery Makes a Great Magazine Story, Speaker Says
Article Humor, mystery and controversy are among the elements that contribute to a compelling magazine story, according to a speaker at the 2010 CASE Editors’ Forum.