Digital Channels Promotion Requests
We can help you amplify your Vancouver campus news or events through the Vancouver campus digital channels.
Where Do I Submit my Content?
Submit your social media and web requests to vanadmin@sfu.ca. Digital screen bulletins can be created and scheduled using Carousel.
What Content Do We Amplify?
- ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV news and events at the Vancouver campus, or that involve Vancouver faculty and programming. We can promote third-party news and events if ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is directly involved.
- Events that appeal to broad audiences.
- Information that is aligned to the purpose and audience of our channels.
Submission Guidelines
Before you submit content for amplification on ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's Vancouver campus digital channels, familiarize yourself with the requirements for each platform:
Channel
AUDIENCE
PRIMARY
- ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students and more specifically students at the Vancouver campus
SECONDARY
- ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV community
TERTIARY
- Vancouver community
PURPOSE
- Engage with students who study at the Vancouver campus
- Build pride in ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV by sharing stories of engagement and research
- Share timely ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV events and activities happening at the Vancouver campus
- Provide useful information to help students navigate the student experience
- Amplify content from the Burnaby and Surrey campuses
FREQUENCY
- 1-3 times per day
Post
REQUIREMENTS
- Keep it short
- Around 3-4 lines of text
- Includes link to a story or website
- Includes photo/video
- Includes call to action
WHAT DOES WELL?
- Photos/videos
- Stories about programs and research exclusive to Vancouver campus, for example: ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Woodward’s events or School of Public Policy researchers in the news
- Articles about the impact and achievements of students and alumni community
- Student services, resources and opportunities, for example: Dog Therapy
- Community events
PHOTOS
- Aspect ratio: 1.9:1
- Size: 1200 px x 630 px
- Preferred file type: png
Video
Keep it short. Viewer attention is lost by about 80 percent after 30 seconds of the video.
Channel
AUDIENCE
- ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV community in Vancouver
- Stakeholders - government/donors in Vancouver
PURPOSE
- Share timely ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV news related to the Vancouver campus
- Engage with our ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV stakeholders and partners in Vancouver
- Amplify content from the Burnaby and Surrey campuses
FREQUENCY
- 3-5 times per day
POST
REQUIREMENTS
- Keep it short
- Less than 280 characters
- Use relevant hashtags
- Use keywords
- Include photo
WHAT DOES WELL?
- Timely news and events
- Timely updates/information about Vancouver campus
- Community events hosted by ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s Vancouver campus
- ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s Vancouver campus student stories
Photos
- Aspect ratio: 1.9:1
- Size: 1200 px x 630 px
- Preferred file type: png
Videos
- Up to 20 seconds
Channel
AUDIENCE
- Vancouver students
- Vancouver community
PURPOSE
- Build pride in ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV through inspiring photos of people and places
FREQUENCY
- 2-3 times per week
Post
REQUIREMENTS
- Includes 5-10 relevant hashtags
- Uses #sfuvan to tag the campus
WHAT DOES WELL?
- Photos of the campus and community members that build pride in the community
- Behind the scenes photos
Photos
- Aspect ratio: 1:1
- Size: 1,080 px x 1,080 px
- Preferred file type: png
Video
- Up to 20 seconds
WEBSITE
Channel
AUDIENCE
PRIMARY
- Students and prospective students
- Faculty/staff
SECONDARY
- Visitors to campus
- Media
PURPOSE
- Share news about ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s Vancouver campus
- Highlight ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s programs and events at Vancouver campus
- Connect with current students, staff, faculty and visitors
FREQUENCY
- Main feature updates when needed (average one per month)
- Upcoming events auto-update according to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Events Calendar
POST
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a news story with a headline hosted on ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV News or another site
- Must be event/program at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV or related to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV
WHAT DOES WELL?
- Stories about ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s involvement in the community, for example: Urban Studies speaker series
- Our innovative programs, for example, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV VentureLabs
- Main events like Welcome Back Community BBQ
- Stories related to students, alumni, and staff
- Special events, for example: Vancouver Speaker Series
PHOTOS
- Include a photo 1920 px wide and 72 dpi
Video
DIGITAL SCREENS
Carousel
Please review our digital screens submission guidelines.