Marketing Impact

The Impact of Telling Our Story

The Division of Marketing and Communications at Texas A&M University drives what’s possible when a university leads with vision, heart and relentless momentum. Through breakthrough creative, research-driven strategy and bold storytelling, we continually expand the university’s impact — reaching farther and resonating deeper across digital landscapes and cultural stages. The highlights below showcase a purpose-driven brand, a unified Aggie community and our ongoing commitment to shaping a brighter future.

Texas A&M University Marketing & Communications impact report, fiscal year 2025

Fiscal Year 2025 Report

For a deeper look at our recent achievements, explore the Fiscal Year 2025 Impact Report (PDF), a comprehensive view of how strategic marketing, communications and creative collaboration are advancing the Aggie mission and driving measurable impact.

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Awards and Recognition

Texas A&M Gains National Recognition

Our work earned national honors and shaped conversations about health care, the future of work and creative technology — underscoring Aggie ingenuity from podium to print.

Fast Company Most Innovative Companies logo on a light blue background

Texas A&M is the only university on the list and joins Nvidia, YouTube and EA Sports.

Fast Company Brands That Matter

Brands That Matter

Fast Company, 2025

Texas A&M is the only university in the nation on the list, which recognizes brands that connect purpose, creativity and culture in ways that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

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World Changing Ideas Winner

Fast Company, 2025

Alzheimer’s therapy recognized among top 100 global projects.

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Innovation By Design Award

Fast Company, 2025

3D-printed pediatric medication honored alongside eBay, Best Buy, Cisco and L’Oréal.

Bold Activations, New Audiences

Texas A&M captured national attention by engaging audiences in unexpected places — from major broadcast moments and digital campaigns to live events that drew new fans. Through bold outreach across media and in-person experiences, the university expanded its reach and showcased its commitment to advancing knowledge, establishing Texas A&M as a prominent voice in the national conversation.

Expanding Our Reach on Social Platforms

No. 2
in engagement against benchmarked peers

September 2025

No. 2
in amplification, applause and conversation across Facebook, X and Instagram combined

September 2025

172M+
impressions across all channels

September 2025

5M+
engagements across all platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn)

September 2025

Marketing Collaborations

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Earned Media

Redefining News and Earned Media — Owning the Conversation

Texas A&M now leads the conversation, sharing insights and expertise that set the news agenda. By amplifying research and elevating faculty voices, the university has earned national and global media coverage at an unprecedented scale.

Texas A&M Stories picked up by external media

76K Placements
in earned media in FY25

September 2024 – August 2025

+72% Growth
year-over-year in news coverage

September 2024 – August 2025 vs. September 2023 – August 2024

Texas A&M Has Been Featured in

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The Associated Press Campus Insights Program

Elevating Faculty: Trusted National Experts

Tailored video content and media training prepare Aggies to not just answer questions, but offer solutions that lead. Our experts explain the economy, shape health policy and help millions understand what’s next. Fox News, local affiliates and major newsrooms — often in the nation’s top-10 markets — spotlight Aggie insight, day after day.

138 Videos
of faculty experts uploaded to the Associated Press (AP)

August 2024 – September 2025

12,400 Uses
from AP videos

August 2024 – September 2025

90% Aired
on domestic broadcast TV

August 2024 – September 2025

Last Month’s Top Videos

From the AP Insights Program
Dr. Sarah Hamer featured on the television news for her work researching Kissing Bugs

Kissing Bugs

Dr. Sarah Hamer, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

824 placements, in all top 10 markets, including San Francisco, Boston, Washington, D.C., Augusta, Houston, Philadelphia, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York.

Dr. Tice speaks about ancient life on Mars for the television news

Life on Mars

Dr. Michael Tice, College of Arts and Sciences

218 placements, including San Francisco, Boston, Washington, D.C., Augusta, Houston, Philadelphia, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York.

Thomas McMillan talking on the television news about pumpkin spice flux

Pumpkin Spice Seasonal Spending

Thomas McMillan, Mays Business School

166 placements, including San Francisco, Boston, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Los Angeles and New York.

stories.tamu.edu

A Hub for Powerful Storytelling

The Texas A&M Stories site is our storytelling hub — designed to share compelling, human-centered stories of impact that scale across Texas, the nation and the globe. This site elevates research, outreach and education through powerful narratives distributed across owned and paid channels.

32.4M search impressions for the Stories site from mid-March to August 2025
Visit the Stories Site

Transforming Storytelling Through YouTube

Our videos bring Texas A&M’s mission and values to life through impactful storytelling that spotlights research, outreach and meaningful contributions. By sharing authentic moments of impact, the platform has built genuine connection and expanded our audience far beyond Texas.

+8,000%
annual view increase

August 2024 – September 2025

80.2M
annual views

August 2024 – September 2025

23 Videos
exceeded 1 million views

August 2024 – September 2025

+25M
What Texas A&M Stands For commercial views

August 2024 – September 2025

Amplifying Our Stories Through Multichannel Marketing

We’re cross-promoting our stories across owned channels to expand reach, strengthen engagement and share the Aggie story with audiences on campus and nationwide.

Social Media Channels
Texas A&M Mobile App
On-Campus Digital Signs
Email Distribution

Bringing the Brand to Life

Texas A&M’s new Brand Platform launched with bold visuals and dynamic experiences across campus, energizing the start of the 2025 fall semester. Event activations brought the Aggie Spirit to life — connecting students, faculty, staff, fans and visitors during signature home football games and campus celebrations. The result: a vibrant, unified community celebrating what it means to stand together as a force for good.

2025 Commercial

“Together, We Stand as a Force for Good”

At Texas A&M University, we believe greatness is measured by the good we create. Since 1876, Aggies have led with character and served with compassion — delivering solutions that matter in disaster preparedness, agriculture, engineering, immersive technology, robotics, leadership and civics. Together, we are a powerful force. A force for good.

Commercial Performance

The “Together, We Stand as a Force for Good” commercial launched on Sept. 13, 2025
3rd most-watched
college football game of the weekend on NBC

As of Nov. 1, 2025

5M
YouTube views in one month

As of Nov. 1, 2025

96%
Views outside of Texas

As of Nov. 1, 2025

90.6%
YouTube viewer completion rate

As of Nov. 1, 2025

Leading University Communicators Through Unified Platforms

Universitywide use of branded resources