2025 Marketing and Communications Annual Conference

Brand Camp

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Hofstra University Club, North Campus

 

Learn about Hofstra's new brand and how the Division of Marketing and Communications can help advance your goals, all in alignment with the Hofstra 100 strategic plan.

Agenda

Coffee & Connect

9-9:30 a.m.

Hofstra University Club Main Room

Start your day right with coffee and light refreshments.

Opening Session: An Introduction to the New Brand with the VP of Marketing and Communications

9:40-10:10 a.m.

Hofstra University Club Main Room

Hofstra’s new brand has arrived! This session will kick off a full day of presentations, each offering unique insights and strategies to help you incorporate the new brand into your daily work. Discover what’s new, how to apply it, and how we can collaborate on future projects.
Presented by Terry Coniglio, Vice President, Marketing and Communications

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Swag, Strategy & Style: From Brand Requests to Program Promotion

10:15-11 a.m.

Hofstra University Club Main Room

We know you're eager to create new branded materials, and we are excited to help! Hear from the branding experts about the submission and approval process.
Presented by Kelvin Fonville, Creative Director; Jessica Ramos, Business Manager, and Francis Rizzo III, AVP for Creative Services

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Managing Momentum with HIVE

11:05-11:35 a.m.

Hofstra University Club Main Room

Working with Marketing and Communications is easy and streamlined. Learn how to request projects, track progress, get approvals, and communicate with the team.
Presented by Armani Harper, Project Manager

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A Whole New .edu

11:40 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

Hofstra University Club Main Room

Dive into Hofstra’s newly redesigned website! Understand how it’s managed, updated, and maintained, the tools available to you, and what future enhancements are planned.
Presented by Francis Rizzo III, AVP for Creative Services

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Pitch Perfect: PR & Media Relations Beyond the Quad

12:30-1:10 p.m.

Hofstra University Club Main Room

Learn how we amplify Hofstra’s voice through the media, PR, and beyond. With the Hofstra 100 strategic plan guiding stories, see how your work can align and help further shared goals.
Presented by Lindsey Angioletti, Director of Public Relations; Stephanie Flynn, Director of Marketing & Communications for Alumni & Development; and Ginny Greenberg, Senior Director of Communications

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Lunch

1:10-1:55 p.m.

Hofstra University Club Main Room

Breakout Session: Headshots

1:10-2:10 p.m.

Hofstra University Club Lower Level

Have your professional headshot taken by University Photographer Matteo Bracco.

Campus Captions: Social Media at Hofstra

2:15-2:45 p.m.

Hofstra University Club Main Room

Great stories deserve great platforms. Get inspired by Hofstra’s social storytelling and walk away with the skills to contribute confidently with the new brand style and University strategic plan in mind.
Presented by Brittany McGowan, Social Media Manager

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Comm On In: Your Guide to Campus Communications

2:50-3:20 p.m.

Hofstra University Club Main Room

Want your message to be seen and heard by the campus community? Familiarize yourself with crafting on-brand emails, flyers, and digital promos that reflect the refreshed look and strategic direction.
Presented by Andy Kissoon, Internal Communications Specialist

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Bringing Stories to Life with Photography and Video

3:25-3:55 p.m.

Hofstra University Club Main Room

Discover how to work with MarCom’s photo and video resources, including how to make requests, how to get the best results, accessing archives, and hear how we determine coverage. You will also gain an understanding of how the rebrand will affect how we capture and present the University visually.
Presented by Matteo Bracco, University Photographer; Rebecca Chiafullo, Multimedia Producer; and Rick de Masi, Multimedia Production Manager

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Editing and Writing the Hofstra Way

4-4:15 p.m.

Hofstra University Club Main Room

With attention spans shorter than ever, writing that’s sharp and purposeful really stands out. When you know what to say and how to say it well, you're already ahead. We'll also touch on Hofstra’s updated brand guidelines and how they guide institutional voice and tone.
Presented by Linda Merklin, Director, Editorial Services, and John Rivera, Copywriter

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Master the Message with Advertising

4:20-4:35 p.m.

Hofstra University Club Main Room

Hear more about how we’re introducing the new brand and using paid ads to promote everything from events to initiatives, including journal ads and sponsorships.
Presented by Ashley Brennan, Director of Advertising

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Speakers

Meet the team experts that presented on key Marketing and Communications topics.

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Terry Coniglio

Terry Coniglio

Vice President

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Kelvin Fonville

Kelvin Fonville

Creative Director

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Jessica Ramos

Jessica Ramos

Business Manager

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Francis Rizzo III

Francis Rizzo III

AVP, Creative Services

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Armani Harper

Armani Harper

Project Manager

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Lindsey Angioletti

Lindsey Angioletti

Director of Public Relations

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Flynn

Stephanie Flynn

Director of Marketing & Communications for Alumni & Development

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Ginny Greenberg

Ginny Greenberg

Senior Director of Communications

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Brittany McGowan

Brittany McGowan

Social Media Manager

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Andy Kissoon

Andy Kissoon

Internal Communications Specialist

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Matteo Bracco

Matteo Bracco

University Photographer

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Rebecca Chiafullo

Rebecca Chiafullo

Multimedia Producer

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Rick De Masi

Rick de Masi

Multimedia Production Manager

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Linda Merklin

Linda Merklin

Director, Editorial Services

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John A. Rivera

John Rivera

Copywriter

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Ashley Brennan

Ashley Brennan

Director of Advertising