10 Essentials for a Social-Ready Brand – Are You Covered? with Kelly May

Your school’s brand is more than a logo—it’s how your community connects with your story. In this episode, Andrea chats with Kelly May from CEL Marketing PR & Design to break down a 10-item checklist to ensure your brand is ready for social media. From templates to accessibility, you’ll walk away with practical tips you can apply immediately. 4 Key Takeaways:Why consistent branding builds trust – and how to reflect your school’s personality on social media.Essential elements your brand kit must include – from cover banners to flexible color palettes and scalable logos.How to design for accessibility – including tips for color contrast, alt text, and captions.The importance of branded templates and photo libraries – to save time and tell better, more engaging stories. SPECIAL GUEST Kelly May Design Director CEL Marketing | PR | Design, Minnesota Email: kellymay@celpr.com  Website: https://www.celpr.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celpr  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celcreative/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cel-marketing-pr-design  USEFUL INFORMATIONBranding examples from dozens of schools - https://www.celpr.com/marketing-agency-portfolio/ Join the LIVE Golden Gribble Awards on Friday, May 9th, at noon EDT! Click here for all the details and the Zoom link to join! Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/ MORE RESOURCES Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools! Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here www.SocialSchool4EDU.com