STUDENT
RUN.
PROFESSIONAL
RESULTS.
ELON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS
OUR
SERVICES
PUBLIC
RELATIONS
CONTENT
PRODUCTION
DIGITAL MARKETING
ADVERTISING & DESIGN
CONTENT MARKETING
RESEARCH
& STRATEGY
SOCIAL
MEDIA
WHO
WE ARE
We opened our doors in 2007 as a student-run strategic communications and design agency to give Elon University School of Communications' students the unique experience of partnering with real clients. Since our founding, we have worked with numerous businesses, nonprofits, and organizations providing innovative communications strategies and tactics with a fresh perspective and a fun professional agency atmosphere. With young, vibrant leaders in the communications field driving our agency, we create exceptional campaigns that deliver measurable results. Our capabilities are extensive, ranging from public relations to advertising, video, web design, social media solutions, logo and graphic design, corporate identity, and beyond.
OUR
WORK
Projects Live Oak has worked on.
AWARDS
2025 AIIM Bullseye Awards, Gold
McPherson Cleaners Study Away Campaign - Social Media​
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Olde Forest Racquet Club Anniversary - Press Relations
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Advisor of the Year
2025 AIIM Bullseye Awards, Silver
Blue Ribbon Diner Merchandise Design - Branding
2025 AIIM Bullseye Awards, Bronze
Live Oak Communications - Agency of the Year
2023 American Advertising Awards, Silver
Unleash Your Imagination Swim Lessons - Poster Campaign
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Swim Lessons - Poster (Silver)
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Olde Forest Racquet Club
2023 American Advertising Awards, Bronze
Catering Campaign - Stationary Package
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The Village Grill
2023 American Advertising Awards, Bronze
Social Media - Social Media Campaign
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Blue Ribbon Diner
2023 American Advertising Awards, Bronze
Make Memories Last - Integrated Advertising Campaign
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McPherson Cleaners
2022 American Advertising Awards, Gold
Animal Hospital of Mebane’s “A Home For Every Pet” Campaign (also won Best In House), Animal Hospital of Mebane Face Masks
2022 American Advertising Awards, Silver
McPherson Cleaners’ “That Chair” Campaign, The Village Grill LTO's
2022 American Advertising Awards, Bronze
Olde Forest’s “Wish You Were Here” Magazine Advertisement
2019 American Graphic Design & Advertising Awards
Logo & Trademarks, Photography, In-Store Posters, Advertising (Internet), Advertising (Print), Direct Mail, Brochures & Catalogs, Environmental Signage & Graphics
2017 American Advertising Awards, Silver
TV Campaign, Elon University Study USA Video Series
2016 American Advertising Awards, Gold
Elements of Advertising,
Logo Design
2016 American Advertising Awards, Silver
Online/Interactive Website,
Gregory Grier
Well Crafted: The 2015 American Advertising Awards
Student Gold for Digital Advertising, Social Media EarthShare North Carolina
Giving Tuesday
2015 Go Green Advertising Awards
Gold Winner, EarthShare North Carolina #GivingTuesday
OUR
CLIENTS
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APPLY
Applications for Fall 2025 will open on Friday, April 4. They will close Friday, April 18th at 5:00 p.m.
Position Descriptions
Applications
Open to both new and returning members
Application FAQs
Who can join Live Oak?
Anyone can join! We encourage you to apply no matter what year or major you are at Elon, we suggest that you have relevant experience. Applications open in the Spring and Fall.
What do students get out of being in Live Oak?
Students will gain invaluable professional experience they can take into their endevours and futrue experiences after elon. You will also receive one credit per semester.
What is the time commitment for Live Oak?
Live Oak meetings are held in Schar 103 from 6 to 7:40 p.m. every Monday. In addition to the Monday meetings, two office hours are required per week. These are mandatory to qualify for the 1 credit hour of a COM elective. During these hours, members primarily work on Live Oak weekly tasks.
GET IN
TOUCH
We can't wait to hear from you!
​Find us at:
103 Schar Hall, Elon University
Elon, NC 27244
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Email us at:
Call us at:
336-278-5348
