Media Relations & Advertising

As a private institution, Wartburg College requires all outside media to contact the Marketing and Communication Office for permission to cover Wartburg events. Please contact Emily Christensen, director of news.

News Media Coverage

Wartburg College welcomes media coverage of events, activities and other programs on campus open to the public. However, as a private institution, Wartburg College reserves the right to limit access to its property, facilities, classes and invitation-only events. Members of the media are required to contact the Strategic Marketing & Communication Office prior to photographing, recording or interviewing faculty, staff, students, and guests on campus. The Strategic Marketing & Communication Office will endeavor to assist in arranging interviews and visuals and finding the appropriate resources on campus to help with a story. News media should contact Emily Christensen to make such arrangements.

Media Relations for Students

If you play on a sports team, belong to a music organization, make the Dean’s List, hold an office in a college organization, graduate, or distinguish yourself in other ways, a news release about your accomplishment is sent to your hometown newspaper and the appropriate area media. If you prefer not to have news about your activities sent to your hometown paper, you must sign a form available in the Strategic Marketing & Communication Office.

Advertising: Agency of Record

Wartburg College partners with Spark451 as its agency of record for all advertising. If you wish to let Wartburg know about any advertising or sponsorship opportunities, please email wartburgmedia@spark451.com and it will be reviewed by both agency and college personnel. 

As a not-for-profit private institution, Wartburg College is tax exempt. Please contact Chris Knudson, chief marketing officer, with any questions.