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Illinois Extension Marketing and Communications

Extension's MarCom team provides consultations and creates press releases, blogs, newsletters, tip 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.

Winter Break Schedule

Projects received between Friday, Dec. 20 and Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 will be processed after Jan. 6 as staff observe the university's winter break. 

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, copyedit, and distribute print or digital documents, such as reports, infosheets, handouts, and impact 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 content edits or 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.

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