Communications and Marketing

OU wins 11 Telly Awards for outstanding video programming

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OU wins 11 Telly Awards for outstanding video programming
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UCM team members Jon-Paul Bakaric and Sarah Griffith shoot footage for the Reimagining OU: Vision 2025 video.

Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards honor excellence in local, regional and cable television commercials, as well as non-broadcast video and television programming.  This year, Oakland University earned 11 Telly Awards – across a wide range of categories – for three videos highlighting OU students, faculty, staff and alumni: 

Reimagining OU: Vision 2025 

  • Silver in Non-Broadcast: Use of Music 
  • Silver in Non-Broadcast: Videography/Cinematography 
  • Silver in Non-Broadcast: Writing 
  • Silver in Non-Broadcast: Low Budget (under $700 per minute)
  • Bronze in Non-Broadcast: Voiceover 
  • Bronze in Non-Broadcast: Employee Communications 

Ernesto's Story

  • Silver in Non-Broadcast: Videography/Cinematography 
  • Silver in Non-Broadcast: Use of Music 
  • Bronze in Non-Broadcast: Documentary: Individual 
  • Bronze in Non-Broadcast: Sound/Sound Design

Because of My OU History Degree, I'm Accomplished

  • Bronze in Branded Content: Documentary: Individual

Nine collaborators from Oakland University’s Communications and Marketing, Presidential Communication and Initiatives, and Video Services areas contributed to the award-winning videos: 

  • Jon-Paul Bakaric, UCM, Multimedia Producer
  • Brian Bukantis, Video Services, Media Producer
  • Joan Carleton, UCM, Senior Marketing Account Manager
  • Sarah Griffith, UCM, Interactive Media Specialist
  • Debra Lashbrook, UCM, Creative Director
  • Frank Provenzano, Director of Presidential Communications and Initiatives
  • Kelly Smith, UCM, Assistant Director of Marketing
  • Mandy Summers, Director of UCM Operations and Brand Initiatives
  • Kelli Titus, UCM, OU Magazine Editor and Content Manager

 

“We’re very honored to receive these awards,” said John Young, OU’s vice president of Communications and Marketing. “Both on-screen and behind the scenes, the videos encapsulate the OU brand and reflect the talent, dedication and character of the university’s best asset – our people.” 

The Telly Awards receive entries from all 50 states and five continents. Submissions are judged by members of the Telly Awards Judging Council, a group of over 200 working industry leaders. Learn more about the Telly Awards at tellyawards.com.

 

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