Rocky Mountain Student Media | CSU Student Media

The Student Voice of Colorado State University.

Connect with the Ram community through the media they trust. We are the ram market’s student marketing agency, powered by student journalists in print, radio, and television.

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Your Insider Guide to the CSU Student Market.

We get it. We live it.

As a marketing agency embedded into Colorado State University, we inherently understand the unique culture, communication channels, and motivations of CSU students. Our team is comprised of talented, rigorously trained students, guided by experienced faculty advisors, who are actively part of the Ram community.

We're not just marketers; we're your on-the-ground experts, equipped with fresh insights and data-driven strategies that actually work within the university ecosystem. We've helped countless CSU departments, local businesses, and organizations cut through the noise and achieve unprecedented student engagement.

RMSMC Media Outlets

Our Impact

Click to explore each of our 6 award-winning student media platforms

Interested in working for student media?

Join our award-winning teams and gain real-world experience in journalism, broadcasting, and media production.

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1,000 Print Circulation

62 Awards Since 2016

1891 Established

Rocky Mountain Collegian

One of the Oldest Student Newspapers West of the Mississippi

Since 1891, the Rocky Mountain Collegian has served as CSU's independent student newspaper. Publishing digitally Monday through Thursday and in print on Thursdays during the academic year, we deliver breaking news, in-depth features, and comprehensive coverage of CSU life to the campus and Fort Collins community.

Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Winner (2024-2025)
Editorial independence since 2008
Student-run by editors and reporters
News, opinions, sports, and campus discourse
Best Newspaper Feature Page Winner (2023-2024)

250K+ Listeners

10,000 Watts

1964 First Broadcast

KCSU 90.5 FM

Northern Colorado's Voice for Underrepresented Music

Since 1964, KCSU has been broadcasting at 10,000 watts, reaching over 250,000 people from Greeley to Longmont to the Wyoming border. Our student DJs curate from a library of 30,000+ songs, focusing on underrepresented music with daily new album additions.

28 awards since 2016, including Best Audio Promo/PSA (2024-2025)
Leadership team of 18 part-time students
Music, news, talk shows, and CSU sports coverage
Training program for volunteer DJs
Online streaming available worldwide

33 Awards Since 2016

1989 Founded

Ch. 11 Comcast Cable

CTV Channel 11

TV Station of the Year (2023-2024)

Founded in 1989, CTV broadcasts live weeknights at 7 p.m. during the academic year on Comcast cable (channel 11/880) and YouTube. Our student producers, reporters, and crew have won 14 Rocky Mountain Collegiate Media Association awards and a Student Emmy.

News, sports, entertainment, and talk show programming
Professional video production experience
Best Sports Reporting award winner (2024-2025)
Opportunities in reporting, producing, shooting, and editing
Streams on YouTube for expanded reach

2005 Founded

4x Per Year

12 Awards Since 2016

College Avenue Magazine

Best Ongoing Student Magazine Winner

Since 2005, College Avenue has captured CSU culture through innovative storytelling, design, and photography. Our quarterly lifestyle magazine earned the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award for Best Ongoing Student Magazine (2023-2024).

Quarterly print and digital lifestyle magazine
Culture and lifestyle coverage for CSU and Fort Collins
Platform for balanced reporting and visual stimulation
Student writers, photographers, and designers
Best Magazine Contents Page/Spread recognition (2024-2025)

1M+ Impressions

8% Enrollment Increase

5K+ New Site Visitors

Fifty03 Visuals

Driving Customer Engagement Through Video

Fifty03 Visuals specializes in creating promotional videos, social media ads, event recordings, and live streams that deliver results. Our client projects have achieved over 1 million impressions and helped CSU Summer achieve an 8% enrollment increase through targeted video campaigns.

Tailored video packages for businesses
Social media content with proven engagement
Professional live streaming services
Event recording and production
High engagement rates on Instagram and Facebook

2020 Founded

RMPBS Partner

Award Winning Films

TreeStump Films

Documentary Excellence Since 2020

TreeStump Films produces documentaries that broadcast on Rocky Mountain PBS and screen at prestigious festivals including Telluride. Open to all CSU students regardless of major or experience, we offer hands-on training in all aspects of documentary filmmaking.

Partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS for professional broadcasts
Film Fund Finalist and Short Documentary First Place winner
Annual CSU film festival hosted each April
Workshops on interview techniques, scriptwriting, and production
Open to all majors - no prerequisites required

Explore Other RMSM Accolades

With over 140 awards since 2016, including a Student Emmy and national recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists, our student media outlets continue to set the standard for excellence.

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Your Three Step Plan to Connect with CSU Students.

Connecting with college students doesn't have to be complex. Here's how we make it simple and effective:

Discover Your Opportunities

In-depth consultation to understand your goals and challenges. We craft a custom strategy designed specifically for the Ram audience.

Activate Your Student Outreach

Our team executes your strategy using the most effective channels - from on-campus activations to targeted digital campaigns.

Optimize Your Ram Connection

Continuous monitoring and optimization based on transparent reporting. We adapt strategies to maximize engagement and ROI.

What You Can Expect When Partnering with RMSM:

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A dedicated Account Manager who understands the CSU landscape.
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Transparent reporting focused on student engagement metrics.
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Customized strategies, never one-size-fits-all.
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A results-oriented approach that prioritizes your CSU goals.
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A true collaborative partnership, working with you every step of the way.
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Data-driven insights to continuously improve your campaigns and maximize ROI.

Our Services

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Print Advertising

Reach students through our physical publications including special editions and magazines.

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Digital Advertising

Banner ads, sponsored content, and native advertising across our digital properties.

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Broadcast Advertising

Audio and video ads on KCSU 90.5 FM and CTV reaching 300,000+ in Northern Colorado.

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Content Creation

Get custom videos, commercials, articles, and multimedia content produced by our award-winning student teams.

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Out-of-Home

Strategic placement on campus kiosks and poster distribution by our street team.

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Social Media Marketing

Leverage our social channels with combined 50,000+ followers across platforms.

About Us

1891

Year established

300,000+

6 major student led media outlets

200+

Student employees

RMSM STAFF

Our mission is to...

Provide a top-quality educational experience for CSU students in mass communications and business leadership, and to provide an effective medium for student communication on campus and beyond.

We Offer Great Real World Experience Within the Media Field

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Rocky Mountain Student Media (RMSM) supports the mission of Colorado State University by enhancing the undergraduate experience through education, training and hands-on experience in media methods, management, ethics, responsibilities and community service.

Inviting all:

News Editors
IT Managers
Video Producers/Editors
Graphic Designers

Reporters
Photographers
DJ's
& More!

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