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Announcing the gold, silver and bronze winners

Marketing the marketing department NCMPR's '25 Petrizzo Award winner shares words of wisdom to up your college's marketing game

Check us out on social media Stay up-to-date on the latest news & member takeovers on NCMPR's Instagram

This is your sign: Volunteer with NCMPR NCMPR is always looking for writers for the blog, magazine & more. Want to help out? Give us a shout

Mark your calendars for your district conference We've got the dates and cities—where will you go with your district this fall?