The Office of Marketing and Communications supports Blinn's mission, vision and strategic priorities through the development, management, and implementation of the College’s marketing programs.
Department personnel are sensitive to the special nature of a college campus and especially to students, who generally are young and on their own for the first time. This calls for a safe and orderly environment so all members of the community may fulfill their individual missions.
Working in partnership with College administration, faculty, staff, student organizations, and the Blinn communities, the Office of Marketing creates and maintains a consistent, positive, and dynamic image for Blinn. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to those listed below.
Departments and programs seeking to request materials should submit a Marketing/Printed Materials Request Form found on the Marketing and Communications page located on myBLINN.
Departments and programs seeking to request web projects and updates should submit a Web Request Form found on the Marketing and Communications page located on myBLINN.
Branding
To ensure consistency throughout the College District, the Office of Marketing and Communications is charged with overseeing the branding efforts throughout the district. All graphic design for anything specific to Blinn College should be produced by the Office of Marketing and Communications.
Blinn logos are the trademark signature of Blinn College and intended for the exclusive use of the College. All official Blinn logos and verbiage (i.e. “Blinn College,” “Blinn College Buccaneers,” “Blinn,” “Blinn Buccaneers”…) must be approved prior to any type of usage. No reproduction of this visual signature may be used by any vendor, individual, company, organization, or entity for any purpose without permission of the Office of Marketing and Communications.
Blinn College District Brand Guidelines
Marketing
The Office of Marketing and Communications is responsible for implementing and supporting marketing strategies developed to advance Blinn's image and reputation through a variety of channels for multiple internal and external audiences.
Promotional/Printed Materials
The Office of Marketing and Communications manages the design and production of official college publications, billboards, promotional pieces, and a variety of departmental marketing needs. We assist clients in developing strong and effective materials that maintain the College's brand and graphic identity.
Departments and programs seeking to request materials should visit the Marketing and Communications page located on myBLINN.
Advertising
Advertising allows us to reach prospective students and influencers, communicate with our community, and provide important information to our alumni, faculty, staff, and current students. Blinn’s advertising can be seen in a variety of mediums including radio, television, outdoor billboards, social media, and print advertising.
Creative Services
The Office of Marketing and Communications oversees the printing process of marketing materials at Blinn College, which includes the initial print job design, print specifications, cost estimation, vendor selection, printing, and distribution.
All official Blinn publications must be approved by the Office of Marketing and Communications. “Publications” include anything that is visible to the general public. Due to the time involved in the printing process, please consult the Office of Marketing and Communications early in the planning of your project, as some more detailed projects could take 4-6 weeks from concept to completion.
Departments and programs seeking to request materials should visit the Marketing and Communications page located on myBLINN.
Web Services
The Office of Marketing and Communications is responsible for the overall design and functionality of the website consistent with the College’s marketing and branding strategies.
Our office works with all departments across the College district to develop, update and maintain their web pages to effectively communicate to our target audiences.
Departments and programs seeking to request web projects and updates should visit the Marketing and Communications page located on myBLINN.
Media Relations
The Office of Marketing and Communications is the media's first point of contact at Blinn. For media inquiries, contact:
Richard Bray
Director of Marketing and Communications
richard.bray@blinn.edu
979-209-7285
