Publicity Opportunities at the Memorial Union

Information about Memorial Union advertising options

Concourse Easels (for posters)

There are six locations that include the MU Rotunda stairs and the 1st floor concourse
Maximum reservation time is 10 days, reservations are accepted at the start of the term and are on a "first come" basis.
Maximum size is height 50", width 24", thickness 1/4", must be lightweight paperboard of foam board
Space reservation is forfeited if poster is not installed within 24 hours of the start date
Only promotion of a single event will be allowed, one easel per event
All unclaimed posters will be recycled or destroyed within 72 hours of the event date

Axis TV slides (plasma screens)

Slides run for one week and can start on any day.
The image is on the screen for 5 seconds and will rotate through every minute. (shown over 480 times a day!)
Slide should be designed to 8.5" x 11" in horizontal (landscape) orientation and should be submitted in jpeg format. Send document to Kent Sumner, MU Marketing Coordinator. He can also answer your specific questions 7-8511.
Cost is $45 a week for deparments, $30 a week for RSO, $21 a week for SFF. This fee is waived if you are advertising an event in the building.

Additional publicity options at the Memorial Union

main event bulletin board (Board E) near the Commons
organization bulletin boards (#1-6) in Mezzanine hallway
table tents in an MU eating area

Easel space cannot be reserved in advance. Easels are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for a two-week maximum before your event.

Only specific promotion of a single event is allowed-you would not be able to advertise an on-going meeting or event.
Easels are provided by the MU Business Office (MU 112) after your event is approved.
Maximum number is 6.
Posters must remain in their designated spots.
All other hallway posters must be related to specific MU events in progress and are limited to the entrance of the reserved room for that event. The scheduling of these display easels should be done in conjunction with the scheduling of the room.

Event Bulletin Board "E"

A small poster (max 14 X 22 inches) may be displayed on Bulletin Board "E" (a locked display case) prior to an event. The MU will date your poster when you submit it and as soon as possible (considering the number of posters on hand and event dates) will post it for you. Your poster will be removed after your event takes place.

How to Hang a Banner on The MU

Why: To advertise your event in a BIG way!

Where: Outside the south entry to the MU commons. This is the only place where you may hang a banner on the Memorial Union.

Reservations: Can be made at the MU Business office up to one year in advance. Banner may be hung on building for up to 5 days. The MU staff will hang the banner for you, but they are not responsible for theft or damage. Please pick up banner from MU Business after event within 24 hours.

Is it free to hang the banner? Yes, but you must supply the banner. These can be purchased at a sign company.

Banner specifications:

Banners must be made of canvas or vinyl with metal grommets.
Banner size must not exceed 11 feet wide and 5 feet high.

Where to get banners made: You can have banners made by sign companies.

How much do banners cost: They vary in price, but a large banner (11' x 5') can cost $150.00 and up. This is reasonable if you plan to reuse the banner to promote an annual event or your organization. Dated lettering or numbering can be removed and new lettering applied.

Design factors: According to professional sign makers anything that can be done on computer can be done on a banner. They can work with your design or they can help you come up with one. Sign makers typically have at least 2,000 font styles to choose from.