Duke employees are encouraged to include signatures for their email messages so recipients of messages can easily determine who is communicating with them. Different style of signature are possible, but adhering to Duke branding guidelines is considered best practice. Items to include in your signature may include: To use a Duke logo and signature template: […] The post Outlook Email Signatures appeared first on Communicator Toolkit.| Communicator Toolkit
To install the Final Cut Pro titles, you will need to… Install the OpenSans Font Download and install the OpenSans font. Download and Install the FCP Templates ZIP File Download the FCP Templates ZIP file. Locate the “Motion Templates” folder in your home directory within the “Movies” folder. From a Finder window, go to the […] The post Duke Final Cut Pro Titles Installation appeared first on Communicator Toolkit.| Communicator Toolkit
When selecting fonts and colors while creating the customizable graphics, users should adhere to the Duke Brand Guide. Opening Graphic Generally, full-screen graphics should not be used on social media videos, especially on TikTok or Instagram Reels. On these platforms, viewers scroll quickly through lots of content. The first seconds of the video should the […] The post A Guide to Duke’s Social Media Video Graphics Package appeared first on Communicator Toolkit.| Communicator Toolkit
It’s an incredible, but busy, time to be a video creator. These days, everyone wants a video to tell their story, showcase their event or bring to life something new or special. It’s clear videos are the ways viewers enjoy consuming content. In 2018, the number of digital video viewers in the United States amounted […] The post Duke Video Strategy appeared first on Communicator Toolkit.| Communicator Toolkit
Third-party resources are often encouraged but they come in their own shapes and sizes. Some might be better at design, others might be better at project management. It is important that you know the skills you need to execute your project and that you prioritize those skills in your vendor selection process. The following list […] The post Web Vendor List appeared first on Communicator Toolkit.| Communicator Toolkit
University Communications oversees the writing, editing, distribution and promotion of university-side news releases (as well as news tips and most op-eds). Communicators in this office do this in close coordination with schools, programs and units, and in accordance with the following guidelines. The post Press Release Process appeared first on Communicator Toolkit.| Communicator Toolkit
Ever grapple with how best to write about a panel discussion featuring two or more scholars? Here’s a format employed successfully at University Communications that we think is adaptable for communicators across the university, particularly when covering school, institute or departmental events featuring multiple speakers. The post Covering Panel Discussions Effectively appeared first on Communicator Toolkit.| Communicator Toolkit
Sharing news about the financial support Duke University receives both acknowledges the generosity of Duke’s donors and promotes the people, programs, facilities and activities that donors support. Learn more about the procedures for writing, editing, distributing and promoting news releases about gifts and grants. The post Gift Announcement Policies appeared first on Communicator Toolkit.| Communicator Toolkit
After you’ve produced a great piece of content, you want as many people as possible to see it. That’s where optimization comes in. The following tips will help people discover and engage with your videos. Metadata In just a few minutes, you can make easy adjustments to your titles, tags and descriptions that will help […] The post YouTube Publishing Checklist appeared first on Communicator Toolkit.| Communicator Toolkit
Communications offices across Duke have begun webcasting their events to reach larger audiences. Although Duke does not have a centralized webcasting service, it does offer a number of resources to help you publicize your online event. Duke University Communications offers the following tips. General Advice If you are new to webcasting and have general questions […] The post Publicize Your Live Webcast appeared first on Communicator Toolkit.| Communicator Toolkit