There’s been a lot of talk in the last two years or so about how the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings are made. What are the rankings? Are they fair? Do they misrepresent things? Because of all the doubts rising about the reliability of their...
It’s a sober topic. But as the breadth of the psychological damage done by the COVID-19 pandemic becomes clearer, trauma-informed marketing will not only be the smart thing for higher ed marketers, but it will also be the right thing to do. In recent years, the...
As the advancement of AI technology gains momentum, higher ed brands may face a new kind of cyber threat in deepfake attacks. I’m a big proponent of using AI applications to take the busy work out of higher ed marketing. Unfortunately, some bad actors have weaponized...
For any number of reasons, higher ed institutions can sometimes end up in urgent need of a new brand framework. And it’s often up to their marketing departments to reshape — or rediscover — the magic behind their school’s messaging. Such was the case at the University...
In today’s rapidly changing higher education landscape, does your college or university need to launch a rebranding campaign? Budget margins are thin and market realities are constantly shifting for colleges and universities. In such a dynamic environment, keeping...
A partnership with a higher ed marketing agency could be the difference maker in the future outlook of your college or university. How so? Well, let’s check the numbers. In 2019, American higher ed institutions collectively spent $2.2 billion on marketing, and it’s...
