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Publicity for Special Events

Are you planning a special event? Did you know that the University can help provide free publicity for your event in on- and off-campus print, television and radio news? Here's how.

Who to Contact:

UNC Asheville News Services
Merianne Epstein, Director
Jill Yarnall, Assistant Director
310 Owen Hall
Phone: 828/251-6526
Fax: 828/251-6677
E-mail: news@unca.edu
Web Site: www.unca.edu/news/

Deadline:

  • No less than two weeks prior to the event
  • For events that may draw a very large audience, feature high profile speakers/performers, or may generate significant differences of opinion, alert the Public Information Office no less than one month prior to the event.

Information to Submit:

  • Date
  • Time
  • Location
  • Rain location or date for outdoor events
  • Ticket price
  • Descriptive information about the event
  • Target audience (appropriate for families, adult content, etc.)
  • Bios of performers or speakers
  • Photos or electronic images (300 pixel jpgs) of performers or speakers
  • List of sponsors
  • Registration deadline
  • Person or office to contact to register (include phone number and/or e-mail)
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