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 healthcare, the future of work, and creative technology — underscoring Aggie ingenuity from podium to print.

Fast Company World Changing ideas logo 2026

World Changing Ideas Winner

Fast Company, 2026

Texas A&M University has been recognized alongside LEGO Education, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Tin Can, Yondr and NuCycle as part of Fast Company’s 2026 World Changing Ideas.

Most Innovative Companies 2026 logo

Texas A&M joins Adidas, Door Dash, OpenAI and Starbucks on the list of companies turning big ideas into reality. The recognition for our research enterprise and engineering school showcases our scale and united purpose to create a brighter, safer world.

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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Innovation By Design Award

Fast Company, 2025

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

Student members of BUILD working on building a portable medical clinic

Texas A&M’s BUILD program was recognized for making a meaningful impact through service, civic involvement and community partnerships.

Graphic that shows Texas A&M University as the 6th most visible university in the world after Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Purdue and Oxford

The university ranks No. 5 among all U.S. universities, No. 1 in Texas and No. 2 among U.S. public universities in American Caldwell’s latest rankings.

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 nationwide

July 2026

No. 3
in amplification, applause and engagement per post

July 2026

119M+
impressions across all channels

July 2026

4.7M+
engagements across all platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn)

July 2026

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

90K Placements
in earned media in FY26

September 2025 – July 2026

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.

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

September 2025 – July 2026

8,089 Uses
of faculty expert videos in external media

September 2025 – July 2026

1,000+
pickups from Top 10 markets

September 2025 – July 2026

This Year’s Top Videos

From the AP Insights Program

Summer air travel – what is surveillance pricing?

Dr. Rajiv Mukherjee, Mays Business School

134 placements

Toxins in the home and yard that can affect pets

Dr. Lance Wheeler, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

109 placements

Why corporate America should embrace job hoppers

Dr. Matthew Call, Mays Business School

103 placements

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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.

76M search impressions for the Stories site from September 2025 – July 2026
Visit the Stories Site
Computer screen showing the four topics available on the Texas A&M 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.

No. 1
in higher education views on YouTube

September 2025 – July 2026

151M
annual views

September 2025 – July 2026

36 Videos
exceeded 1 million views

September 2025 – July 2026

+60M
What Texas A&M Stands For commercial views

September 2025 – July 2026

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

25.5M
YouTube views

As of July 1, 2026

96%
Views outside of Texas

As of July 1, 2026

81.4%
YouTube viewer completion rate

As of July 1, 2026

Leading University Communicators Through Unified Platforms

Universitywide use of branded resources