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by Edwin Hammond

Ain't Nobody Got Time for That!

“Ain’t nobody got time for that!” Truer words have never been spoken, particularly when it comes to video content. TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts have taken advantage of short attention spans and shown that people crave…
Texting 101, Chapter 3: Message Tips
by Jill Bateman

Texting 101: Message Tips

Texting can be a powerful way to engage University of Georgia constituencies. Increase effectiveness by considering these tips when composing text messages. Consider … “Is this valuable information for the audience?” Verify the…
by Jill Bateman

Texting 101: Best Practices

Texting is intended to supplement communications strategies to increase University of Georgia fundraising participation and engagement. The purpose of text messaging is to relay information about UGA-organized events, programs, fundraising and…
Texting 101, Chapter 1 - The Basics
by Jill Bateman

Texting 101: The Basics

You receive texts and feel proficient in sending and answering messages, right? So why should you learn more about how to incorporate texting into an overall communication strategy for the University of Georgia? Well, because there’s more…
by Ryan Phillips

Six Analytics Tools for Annual Giving

Here are six tools and how to use them in order to help you assess your program's annual giving.
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by Gabby Brickner

3 Remedies for Workplace Anxiety

Believe it or not, simply writing this blog induces feelings of anxiety within me. I was never really the writing type growing up. In fact, I can vividly remember the essay assignments that caused many restless and panicked nights throughout…
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by Marcus Jennings

Zoom and Kaltura: Two peas in a pod

I’m sure most of you have used YouTube, Vimeo or other online video sharing platforms in some capacity. Did you know UGA offers a similar product for faculty, staff, and students to use for FREE?! If not, let me introduce you to Kaltura.…
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by Jessica DeAngelis

S.W.A.G., Stuff We All Get

If Michael Scott didn’t make it clear enough, swag means branded promotional items that you give to your target audience. It’s no secret that everyone loves free stuff—and that certainly includes University of Georgia donors, alumni…
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by Emily Ann Munnell

Avoid Common Grammar Errors

Even the most brilliant minds will sometimes make silly errors when writing. These mistakes can undermine the credibility of all their communications. Business Insider ranked the top 10 grammar mistakes people make.  Extra spaces In the article,…
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by Ashley Crain

From Blah to Blog

At some point in our careers, we’ve all faced the dreaded, but unavoidable, writer’s block. Whether it’s drafting an email, creating copy for a direct mail piece or, in my case, writing my first DAR blog, there comes a time within the…