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Promoting Your Event

Use these resources to energize your events and outreach efforts.

Hosting Successful Events

Aim to create an experience (live or virtual) where attendees find value and leave both informed and inspired to act. Whether it’s an event, new program, or any other significant development that you need to promote and publicize, engaging and inspiring your audience to act is key.

Use these resources to help promote your event and engage attendees.

Branded Swag and Apparel

People love getting swag, and promotional giveaways are a great way to amplify your brand and remain in the mind of your audience for a long time. Rutgers departments and student groups can find thousands of branded promotional giveaway items, apparel, display materials, and more at the Rutgers Swag Portal. Use the Swag Portal shop for products at competitive prices with free ground shipping. 

 

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Communicators Network

Get connected to Rutgers communications professionals who manage key resources, such as newsletters or constituent emails, to help you in getting the word out to the right people. Have a question? Ask the network via the email thread to get helpful feedback and insights. In addition, members have access to an internal resources list (NetID required), especially beneficial for planning events.

 

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Social Media Playbook

Social media is an easy and effective way to advertise your event or promote your content. Review the social media policy and guidelines for tips and best practices on using social to promote your events and outreach efforts.

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Photo Model Releases

Model release forms must be obtained from people you are photographing or videotaping. These forms are required in order to grant an entity permission to use the subject's image in any medium for educational, promotional, advertising, or other purposes. When capturing images or obtaining other personal health information from individuals, we are required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to obtain their permission to use the information or images by completing the HIPAA Authorization form. 

A taped interview with President Jonathan Holloway with A+E Networks for its six-part documentary History Channel series, “The Presidency with Bill Clinton.”
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A taped interview with President Jonathan Holloway with A+E Networks for its six-part documentary History Channel series, “The Presidency with Bill Clinton.”

Rutgers Exhibit Kit

Rutgers-branded exhibit materials are available for faculty and staff to use at events on and off campus. The kit includes table coverings, banners, podium signs, media backdrops, and other items. See images of the exhibit kit items below.

  • Exhibit kits are available only to faculty and staff on a first-come basis. All items may not be available. Students are not eligible to reserve the kit. 

    • At least 10 business days before your event, complete the Exhibit Kit Request Form (NetID is required). 
    • Once the form is completed, the exhibit kit administrator will send you an Outlook calendar invite with the pickup time, date, and location. 
    • The first time you borrow the exhibit kit, allow 15 minutes for a demonstration on proper use and handling.  
    • Return of the materials will be scheduled so that they can be inspected. 
    • Items will be deemed lost or stolen if not returned within five business days of the due date and will be replaced at your unit's expense. 
    • Questions? Email exhibitkit@ucm.rutgers.edu

    Request Exhibit Kit

  • Pickup and return appointments are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. only.
    There is no exhibit kit pickup/return on Mondays or Fridays.

    Location 
    Rutgers–New Brunswick 
    College Avenue Campus 
    Alexander Johnston Hall
    101 Somerset Street, 1st floor 
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Exhibit Kit Sample Images

Table Cover
Black with scarlet front panel, includes the Rutgers R
6’ long fits 72” wide x 30" deep table (twelve available)
8’ long fits 96” wide x 30” deep table (eight available)

Vertical Pullup Banner with Photo Montage and Stand
2' wide x 5' tall (two available)
3’ wide x 8' tall (two available)

Vertical Pullup Banner with the Rutgers R and Stand
2' wide x 5' tall (five available)
3’ wide x 8' tall (five available)

Podium Drape
Scarlet with the Rutgers R. Includes wooden dowel and white satin rope used to affix to the podium. Podium signage should be used whenever there is a possibility that media will be attending.
2' wide x 3' long (five available)

Podium Sign
Scarlet sign with the Rutgers R. Made of hard plastic, it attaches with Velcro, which is included. A podium drape or sign should be used whenever there is a possibility that media will be attending.
Small: 20” wide x 4” tall (four available)
Medium: 18” wide x 6” tall (four available)
Large: 19¾” wide x 7” tall (four available)

Media Backdrop with Stand
Gray with repeating Rutgers R. The stand is adjustable and can be sized according to your specific needs. The backdrop can be used for media events.
8’ wide x 6’ tall (three available)

University Flag
The official flag of the university is scarlet with the “1766” logo. Oak pole, gold tassel, and floor stand are included.
5' wide x 3' tall (five available)