{"id":193,"date":"2026-01-07T14:30:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T20:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rio.engr.wisc.edu\/?page_id=193"},"modified":"2026-09-14T00:47:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T05:47:41","slug":"strategic-comms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rio.engr.wisc.edu\/?page_id=193","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Comms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:598px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2400\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-138 size-full\" alt=\"decorative\" src=\"https:\/\/rio.engr.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/12\/website-bg-9.png\" style=\"object-position:48% 100%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rio.engr.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/12\/website-bg-9.png 1920w, https:\/\/rio.engr.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/12\/website-bg-9-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/rio.engr.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/12\/website-bg-9-1280x1600.png 1280w, https:\/\/rio.engr.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/12\/website-bg-9-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/rio.engr.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/12\/website-bg-9-1229x1536.png 1229w, https:\/\/rio.engr.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/12\/website-bg-9-1638x2048.png 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-8d564b2c wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Strategic Communications<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;re an expert in your field for a reason. Yet, when you need help starting a new consortium, translating your work for investors, or creating outreach materials, we\u2019re here to be the experts on story and strategy. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RIO works with PIs and leaders from across campus to <strong>hone the mission, values, and brand of many research endeavors, helping the right stakeholders take note<\/strong>. In a world increasingly influenced by non-federal funding, we\u2019re ready to help you prepare your research materials for different audiences\u2014including the public! Our team will meet with you to discuss and explore your needs, then work with you to create materials, messaging, and distribution plans based on your goals. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in getting started? 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