Section 6. Marketing Your Organization

Our Student Organization Handbook is currently being reviewed and updated. Please note that some information may be outdated or inaccurate during this time. Stay tuned for the latest version coming soon. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Student Involvement and Leadership Center at getinvolved@boisestate.edu or (208) 426-1223.

Student organizations often create promotional materials such as flyers, posters, postcards, apparel, stickers, advertising (social media, radio, print/online news, etc.), and banners to solicit interest in their groups or to market events or activities they are sponsoring or cosponsoring. A promotions review covers only the technical processing and presentation impact of materials and does not extend to editorial control of the message content. Completing a promotions review for content is encouraged, but not required unless the following conditions apply:

• A student organization is advertising a fundraiser of any kind.
• Purchasing any promotional or merchandise items for the organization.
• University trademarks are used.

1. Flyers, banners and other advertisements may not be hung on walls or other surfaces with the exception of community bulletin boards. Recognized student organizations do have many free opportunities to promote events by working with staff from the Student Union Building.
   1. Poster Distribution – There is a poster route available on the Student Union Promotions website that lists all available poster boards around campus. Posters should be no larger than 11 in x 17 in. and must be pre-approved by Student Involvement.
      
   2. Digital Kiosks Advertising – Digital kiosks are strategically placed throughout the Student Union Building to provide information and content for students and guests of Boise State. The purpose of the digital kiosks is to promote university services, events, and activities. Recognized student organizations can use this service at no cost. Please visit the Student Union Promotions website for information on digital image size requirements and approval process. A payment request is required for any costs associated with the creation of any digital promotions.
   3. Poster Cases – Poster cases located on the 1st floor of the Student Union are available for Student Organizations to use at no cost. The purpose of these cases are to promote events and activities for students. Please visit the Student Union Promotions website to learn more about poster size requirements and approval process. A payment request is required for any costs associated with the creation of any posters.
      
   4. Toilet Talk – Student Organizations may add a small “blurb” or image to the weekly Toilet Talk posted in Student Union Building bathrooms. Please visit the Student Union Promotions website for information on submitting a Toilet Talk “blurb.”
   5. Chalkboard Advertising – Chalkboards located on the 1st floor of the Student Union that can be used to promote a Student Organization event at no cost. Student Organizations must submit event details and graphics for the artist to adapt. Please visit the Student Union Promotions website to learn more.

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