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Marketing & Strategic Communications (MSC)

The Marketing and Strategic Communications unit is the full-service, in-house marketing and communications agency of the Wisconsin School of Business. MSC offers expertise in communication strategy, marketing, brand identity, marketing research, editorial content, web development, user experience, digital accessibility, public relations, social media, design, and photography. 

MSC has been recognized by the American Advertising Federation with eleven ADDY awards.

Getting Started

To get started on a marketing project, please contact your dedicated marketing manager listed below.

Services We Provide

Strategy and Consultancy

Development of marketing plans and communication strategies to help achieve business goals.

Paid Media

Media planning and media buying of advertising for awareness and conversion across media, including print, social, search, digital, and out of home.

Writing and Editing

Copywriting for marketing tactics, including ads, brochures, email marketing, in addition to copyediting and proofing projects.

Content Marketing

Editorial writing and journalistic-style, storytelling feature writing/editing and proofreading of editorial content to engage key audiences.

Graphic Design

Brand-centered professional design/layout capabilities for marketing collateral and brochures, School beautification, event marketing, newsletters, alumni magazine, advertising, and logos/brand identity.

Photography

Approved WSB event coverage to build School’s photo library and use for design, social media, and PR efforts.

PR and News

Reaching out to the news media to share the School’s stories on faculty research, programs, educational innovations, and economic development.

Social Media

Connecting with key stakeholders and the public to develop School/brand awareness, build community, and enhance reputation.

Videography

Production or oversight of the production of video content to promote WSB programs, student and alumni success stories, and faculty excellence.

Web Development and User Experience

Strategy, design, development, and management of external-facing web platforms and services, creating a coordinated, consistent, and impactful online presence.

Submit a Web Team – Service Request for assistance.

Brand and Insights

Expertise in brand management, marketing research, and design research. Providing consumer insights to support strategic projects of faculty and staff.

View the Brand Toolkit.

Internal Communications

Development and implementation of communication plans for internal engagement and alignment.

Meet the Team

Andrea Anderson

Andrea Anderson

Content Specialist
Clare Becker

Clare Becker

Senior Writer
Mia Bentel

Mia Bentel

Front-End Web Developer
Cindy Bush

Cindy Bush

Director of Insights and Market Strategy
Mary Cummins

Mary Cummins

Web Development and UX Manager
Kristin Drunasky

Kristin Drunasky

Marketing Manager
Caroline Gilchrist

Caroline Gilchrist

Copywriter
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Richard James Heinrich

Senior Consumer Insights Strategist
Erica McConnaughey

Erica McConnaughey

Senior Front-End Web Developer
Typhaine Morrison

Typhaine Morrison

Chief Marketing Officer – WSB
Tasha Moxley

Tasha Moxley

Marketing Associate Director
Paul Newby II

Paul L. Newby, II

Senior Photographer
Rachel Nguyen

Rachel Nguyen

Undergraduate Engagement Coordinator
Christian Parish

Christian Parish

Digital Marketing Manager
Jesus Rivera

Jesus M. Rivera

Internal Communications Manager
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Erin Canty Ryan

Associate Director of Communications
Katie Schauer

Katie Schauer

Creative Director
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Kassandra Swearingen

Web Developer
Chad Theel

Chad Theel

Senior Graphic Designer
Caitlin Vanover

Caitlin Vanover

Marketing Manager
Ali Wendt

Ali Wendt

Graphic and Digital Design Lead

Contact Your Marketing Manager

To get started on a marketing project, please contact your dedicated marketing manager.

Department / ProgramMarketing Manager
Accounting DepartmentKristin Drunasky
Arthur Anderson Center for Financial Reporting & ControlKristin Drunasky
Dean’s OfficeCaitlin Vanover
Education InnovationCaitlin Vanover
Executive MBAKristin Drunasky
Finance DepartmentKristin Drunasky
Full-Time MBACaitlin Vanover
Full-Time MBA Specializations/CentersCaitlin Vanover
Industry RelationsCaitlin Vanover
Information Technology ServicesCaitlin Vanover
Marketing DepartmentKristin Drunasky
OIM DepartmentKristin Drunasky
PhDCaitlin Vanover
Pre-College ProgramsKristin Drunasky
Professional MBAKristin Drunasky
Puelicher Center for Banking EducationKristin Drunasky
Real Estate DepartmentKristin Drunasky
Risk and Insurance DepartmentKristin Drunasky
Robert Beyer Center for Managerial Accounting and ControlKristin Drunasky
Specialized Master’s – Accounting and Business Analysis/AccountingCaitlin Vanover
Specialized Master’s – Arts and Creative Enterprise LeadershipCaitlin Vanover
Specialized Master’s – Business AnalyticsCaitlin Vanover
Specialized Master’s – Data, Insights, and AnalyticsCaitlin Vanover
Specialized Master’s – Real EstateCaitlin Vanover
Specialized Master’s – Supply Chain ManagementCaitlin Vanover
Undergraduate ProgramKristin Drunasky
Weinert Center for EntrepreneurshipKristin Drunasky

Awards and Honors

ADDY Awards

The ADDY Awards, conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation, are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition with the mission of recognizing and rewarding creative excellence in the art of advertising. The three-tier competition recognizes winners at the local, district, and national levels.

2023

Gold ADDY

Trusted to Lead Campaign

Category: Film, Video & Sound: Branded Content & Entertainment

Gold ADDY

Trusted to Lead Campaign

Category: Social Media – Social Campaigns

Gold ADDY

Trusted to Lead Campaign

Category: Cross Platform – Integrated Branded Content Campaign

Silver ADDY

Trusted to Lead Campaign

Category: Online/Interactive: Websites – Microsites

2018

Silver ADDY

WSB Corporate Relations Publication

Category: Sales Promotion – Product or Service Sales

Silver ADDY

WSB Update Magazine Cover and Feature

Category: Publication Design – Cover/Editorial Spread or Feature

District 8 Regional Awards (2017)

Silver ADDY

WSB Milwaukee Airport Takeover

Category: Out-Of-Home Site Single Interior

Gold ADDY

“Go Farther” Wisconsin MBA Landing Page

Category: Online/Interactive

Silver ADDY

Wisconsin Evening and Executive MBA Transit Shelter

Category: Out-Of-Home Mass Transit/Airlines

Single Exterior

Silver ADDY

Wisconsin School of Business Legacy Hall

Category: Public Service Ambient Media

2016

Gold ADDY

Update Magazine – Fall 2015

Category: Collateral Material – Publication Design – Magazine Design

Silver ADDY

Wisconsin Full-Time MBA Viewbook

Category: Sales Promotion – Product or Service Sales Promotion – Sales Kit or Product Information Sheets

Silver ADDY

Wisconsin Evening and Executive MBA Transit Shelter

Category: Advertising Industry Self-Promotion Out-of-Home

Silver ADDY

What is Confidence?: Faculty Research from the Wisconsin School of Business

Category: Branded Content & Entertainment for Online Film, Video & Sound – Single entry – more than :60 seconds

Telly Awards

The Telly Awards, the world’s largest honor for video and television across all screens, has announced its 44th annual winners after a record-breaking year for entries. Winners include some of the most prominent global brands and companies alongside smaller and independent production houses, including Cut+Run, Netflix, Disney Parks, Media.Monks, Paramount, National Geographic Society, and dynastic NBA team the Golden State Warriors.

2023

Silver Winner

Trusted to Lead overview + individuals

Category: Branded Content, Campaign-Branding

Bronze Winner

There’s No One Path Into Business

Category: Branded Content, General-D&I

Silver Winner

Trusted to Lead

Category: Branded Content, General-Educational

Bronze Winner

Trusted to Lead overview video

Trusted to Lead Sennai video

Category: Branded Content, General-Education