Brand Communications
The Wisconsin Brand Communications office publicizes the achievements of Wisconsin's athletic programs and promotes its student-athletes and coaches through original content, external media opportunities and other publicity campaigns. The department facilitates communication between Wisconsin Athletics and its external constituents to increase awareness and interest in the Wisconsin Badgers.
Media Information
Email Distribution
Press releases, media availability information, recaps, statistics and other information are emailed to the media by the Brand Communications office.
Media members who would like to be added to Wisconsin Athletics email distribution lists should contact the appropriate sport contact below.
Interviews
During competition seasons, Wisconsin holds regular media availabilities with coaches and student-athletes. All interviews with student-athletes should be arranged through the Brand Communications office. Student-athletes have been instructed not to conduct interviews without coordination by Brand Communications staff.
Credentials
Brand Communications handles media credentials for Badger events. Credentials are granted to professional media working for accredited media organizations and outlets.
Requests for football and men's basketball credentials may be submitted through Wisconsin's online credential system. Credential requests for all other sports should be directed to the appropriate sport contact below.
Content Requests
The Brand Communications office provides television networks and other external media with photos, video footage, statistics and other information to support coverage of the Badgers.
For multimedia and other information requests, contact the appropriate staff member below.
Brand Communications Staff
Patrick Herb
Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications
Football · Men's Basketball · Athletics Branding & Special Projects
Paul Capobianco
Associate Director of Brand Communications
Men's Hockey · Men's Soccer · Rowing
AJ Harrison
Assistant Director of Brand Communications
Men's Basketball · Cross Country · Track & Field
Nate Jelinek
Assistant Director of Brand Communications
Football · Men's Tennis
Megan Milliron
Assistant Director of Brand Communications
Women's Basketball · Women's Soccer · Women's Tennis
Ashley Steltenpohl
Assistant Director of Brand Communications
Volleyball · Softball · Swimming & Diving
Taylor Smith
Assistant Director of Brand Communications
Women's Hockey · Wrestling · Golf
Media Requests
For sport-specific interviews, credentials, statistics, photos, video or other media needs, contact the Brand Communications staff member assigned to that sport.
