Digital Communications
Our strategic digital communication services are designed to help you effectively reach your audience across multiple platforms.
There are multiple ways to share information with the Kent State community, and the type of message you have will determine the most effective communication vehicle. We offer a variety of channels to ensure your news, events and updates reach the right audience.
Submitting a Communication Request
For event promotions, submit your event through the University Events Calendar form. For all other communication needs, including FlashLine notifications, banners, or emails, use the Communication Request Form.
Your event or news can be considered as featured items across the following platforms:
- Kent State University website
- Kent State Today
- Kent State University Calendar
- Social media channels
- KSU Mobile
- Faculty/Staff News Now
Content can be considered for promotion across the following platforms:
- FlashLine Notifications: Notifications that appear behind the red bell in the FlashLine masthead.
- FlashLine Banners: Visual banners on FlashLine’s Welcome page or Dashboard.
- University Emails: Targeted emails sent to select audiences when specific criteria are met.
Communication Requests & Criteria
Whether you’re promoting an event, sharing important news, or requesting a targeted email, this section outlines the types of requests we handle and the specific guidelines for each. Explore the options below to determine the best fit for your communication needs.
Event Promotion
Kent State offers multiple ways to promote your event to the university community. In addition to the University Events Calendar, your event may also be eligible for promotion through the KSU Mobile Spotlight, ensuring visibility on the KSU Mobile app.
Please note: Web Team collaborates with partners across campus to feature your events or news. We do not directly manage channels such as Faculty/Staff News Now, social media, or Kent State Today.
KSU Mobile Spotlight
- Your event can gain additional visibility through KSU Mobile Spotlights, a feature on the Kent State University mobile app. This spotlight section showcases select events directly on the app’s homepage, providing enhanced exposure to students, faculty, and staff who actively use the KSU Mobile app for campus updates and information.
Faculty/Staff News Now
- News related to faculty and staff is featured on the Faculty/Staff News Now website, maintained by Human Resources.
University Events Calendar
- The university-wide Events Calendar allows students, faculty and staff to stay up-to-date on events and activities, by placing all of their events, globally, in one place.
- To improve the web visitor’s experience, the calendar is customizable in FlashLine, where each university community member is able to select preferred calendar categories.
- On the public website at www.kent.edu/calendars, prospective students have the ability to filter on event category types to see what life is like at Kent State.
- This additional functionality allows individuals to take a closer look at the various extracurricular activities in which they are especially interested.
FlashLine Communications
The definition of a FlashLine communication shall be a method of electronic information exchange using either a:
- FlashLine notification
- FlashLine banner (welcome page hero image or dashboard banner)
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FlashLine Banner Examples
Desktop and Tablet Safe Frame Example
Mobile Safe Frame Example
University Email
University emails are a powerful tool for sharing official business and key updates with targeted audiences across Kent State. However, to maintain the effectiveness and relevance of these emails, certain criteria must be met. This section explains the types of emails available and the requirements for submitting an email request.
Requests should be submitted at least 48 hours in advance.
