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About These Resources

Welcome to your hub for building and managing your team’s website! Our how-to guides are organized by topic and cover everything from updating a web page to creating a calendar. As our site evolves, so will this library, so be sure to check back for the latest updates and guidance.

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Brand and Design

Strong branding and design are essential for making a lasting impression. Your department’s materials should always reflect the identity of Columbia Business School. This section provides guidance on logo usage, colors, typography, and promotional products so you can create cohesive designs that stand out while aligning with CBS standards.

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Website

Looking to build, update, or refresh your department’s website? We have a library of how-to guides that covers everything from creating pages to publishing articles on the CBS platform. Stay up to date with the latest website tools and features.

For personalized support, you can request one-on-one training to ensure your team can confidently manage and grow your web presence.

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Publicity and Social Media

Working with the media is an effective way to highlight new research, launch initiatives, or showcase events. The MarComms team is here to help you connect with the media, secure coverage opportunities, and prepare for interviews. By expanding your reach through media and social platforms, your message will have an even greater impact.

Check out interview tips, social media guidelines, and requests for PR and Social Media support below.

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Content

Our DIY Content Resources provide the tools and guides necessary to write effective messaging for web pages, emails, or many other platforms. We also provide a language guide, writing tips, best practices, and more to help you maintain consistency with Columbia Business School’s standards.

DIY content resources

Quick-Start Guides

Following ADA Compliance

Date

September 27, 2024

Audience

Site Editors

Topic(s)

Website

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are a set of technical standards that help make digital content more accessible to people with disabilities. 

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Visual, Style, and Merchandise Guidelines

Date

September 27, 2024

Audience

Content Creators, Site Editors, Social Media Managers

Topic(s)

Brand Guidelines, Logos, Social Media, Website

Follow Columbia Business School's visual style guidelines below.

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Templates and Signage

Date

September 26, 2024

Audience

Faculty, Staff

Topic(s)

Brand Guidelines

The Marketing and Communications department have created a large number of templates available to faculty and staff for use below.

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Creating Captions and Transcripts for Video

Date

September 27, 2024

Audience

Site Editors, Videographers

Topic(s)

Brand Guidelines, Email, Video, Website

To comply with Columbia University’s accessibility policy, captions and transcripts are required for every video.

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Social Media Takeovers: A Guide

Date

September 27, 2024

Audience

Social Media Managers

Topic(s)

Social Media

A social media takeover allows an individual or group to temporarily manage a brand’s social media account, sharing content from their unique perspective.

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Photo and Video Support

Date

September 26, 2024

Audience

Photographer, Site Editors, Videographers

Topic(s)

Photography, Social Media, Video, Website

MarComms offers photography and videography support for live events ranging from in-house to outsourced options. 

 

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New Email Requirements

Date

September 26, 2024

Audience

Content Creators, Site Editors, Social Media Managers

Topic(s)

Email, Website

Google, Yahoo, and Apple recently announced a joint effort to reduce the number of unwanted emails received by users. Beginning in February 2024, they will start enforcing strict requirements on mail from high-volume senders.

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Other University Support

Date

September 26, 2024

Audience

Content Creators, Site Editors, Social Media Managers

Topic(s)

Brand Guidelines, Events Marketing, Photography

The University has offices dedicated to support, as well. Business School staff can contact these offices if they need additional or special assistance with their events.

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