category: Campus News Carson-Newman takes top honors in national marketing and advertising awards category: Campus News | March 22, 2023 Members of Carson-Newman’s Marketing & Communications Office are pictured left to right: Charles Key, director of Marketing & Communications; Kyle Benjamin, assistant vice president for Marketing & Communications; Hannah Oakes, content creator; Donnie Newman, director of media services; Teresa Dailey, creative director; Nick Davis, manager of multimedia communications. Carson-Newman University’s Marketing and Communications Office was among the top winners in multiple categories in the 2022 Collegiate Advertising Awards. The Collegiate Advertising Awards is a national program recognizing higher education organizations for excellence in communications, marketing, advertising and promotions of their schools. Carson-Newman earned three gold awards (scoring 95-99 and top 5% nationally) and a silver award (scoring 90-94 and top 12% nationally) in four categories. It was the only university receiving more than two honors in the Faith-Based College and University category.A panel of design and higher education marketing professionals reviewed submissions, with a possibility of earning 100 total points. Awards were issued for entries that received high marks from judges placing them in the top 16% of the nation for advertising excellence. Entries were evaluated in the areas of creativity, layout/design, typography, production, quality, and overall effectiveness. “Telling our story in a compelling and engaging way is so important to our university, and our Marketing and Communications team performs this well,” said Carson-Newman President Charles A. Fowler. “Whether through design, copy, social media, video, or other creative means, they represent Carson-Newman with excellence. I could not be more pleased for them in receiving this well-deserved recognition.” Other universities earning top honors include in the category were: St. John’s University and Oklahoma Baptist University. Other overall winners included Auburn, Marquette, Notre Dame and Syracuse Universities. Carson-Newman honors include: Award: GoldEntry name: “Far From Home, Close to Hope”Category: Publication External Award: GoldEntry name: Carson-Newman Instagram DesignCategory: Social Media Marketing – Series Award: GoldEntry name: FOUND: Your Place, Your Path, Your PurposeCategory: Student Viewbook – PrintedIn partnership with Up&Up Award: SilverEntry name: 2022 Orange and Blue Spring Football Highlights for Social MediaCategory: Sports Specific Members of Carson-Newman’s Marketing & Communications Office are pictured left to right: Charles Key, director of Marketing & Communications; Kyle Benjamin, assistant vice president for Marketing & Communications; Hannah Oakes, content creator; Donnie Newman, director of media services; Teresa Dailey, creative director; Nick Davis, manager of multimedia communications.
Campus News ‘Forgiveness’ the focus of inaugural Blevins Institute Lecture Carson-Newman University will host the inaugural Blevins Institute Lecture on March 16, as guest speaker Dr. Everett Worthington speaks on the topic of “forgiveness.” The 2 p.m. event is free […]
Campus News C-N theater presents “Murder on the Orient Express” Carson-Newman University’s Theatre Program presents a production of thrills and mystery via “Murder on the Orient Express,” February 19-22. Tickets are on sale now. Directed by Kyle Biery, Carson-Newman’s Charles […]
Campus News Carson-Newman makes strong statement in U.S. News rankings Carson-Newman University makes a strong statement in the newly released U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. According to the publication, released Jan. 27, Carson-Newman leads all […]
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