Illinois Extension Marketing and Communications
Extension's MarCom team provides consultations and creates press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, blogs, brochures, impact reports, website events, video production, curriculum editing, branded merchandise, brand guidelines, and website content.
- Request marketing support 4 to 6 weeks in advance of your intended marketing launch.
- Larger requests and requests that include translation services may require more lead time.
- Requests with incomplete details may be returned or experience delays.
- Review project turnaround times to help plan your needs.
- Submit a request form below that best fits your project.
Language Access Needs
Translation services can be requested within each project category. Please review the Translation Services policy before submitting your language request.
Marketing Request Forms
General Marketing Questions
Not sure where to start? Submit your question or request a consultation with an Extension MarCom team member to help you understand options and find the best path forward.
Event Marketing
Request an event marketing package to support state and regional events. Assets often include graphics, website event setup, a media release, email template, social media promotion, and more.
Documents
Get help to create, copy edit, and distribute print or digital documents, such as fact sheets, guidebooks, and reports.
Media Release Support
Request a review for a media release draft, ask for a new media release to be written, or submit a local or regional media release to be posted to the global Extension website and shared statewide.
Digital Content Support
Request assistance with an Extension webpage or website content, email marketing, and Webtools – or ask for social media support for best practices, account management, and cross-posting relationships.
Merchandise Support
Request a merchandise consultation, design approval, or custom design work for program-level, statewide, or regional needs.
Video and Audio Support
Submit recorded state-level content for upload, request a consultation, or ask for new content to be created.
Shared Marketing
If you have a local asset or opportunity that warrants statewide exposure, we can help. Extension MarCom sends regular email updates to staff throughout the state that include news releases, blog posts, events, training opportunities, graphics packages, and more. Send a request to include your existing, published marketing item or internal communication in our weekly email update.