In higher ed, the typical traditional student enrollment funnel is long. It starts as early as sophomore year, maybe earlier, with many touch points along the way. But just like other kinds of “funnels” (hint hint), there comes a point after you’ve qualified and...
The student life cycle is not a fleeting encounter; it’s an enduring relationship that evolves over time. This journey of a student through the stages of higher education encompasses the broad spectrum of interactions and experiences that students—and...
We’ve spoken before of the need for a well-designed Facebook strategy, but to get the most out of this platform, you also need a strategy for your university Meta ads. Facebook is one of the most powerful targeting ad platforms out there. With over 2.8 billion monthly...
When we think about leading organizational change, we almost always think about executive leaders, the president, provost, and vice presidents of our schools. But marketing is also a critical component of leading organizational change. By changing the stories...
During my nearly 30 years in higher ed marketing, fundraising appeal letters have been the bedrock of alumni and donor development. They’re especially relevant as we inch closer to the end of 2023. That’s because about 30% of nonprofit donations happen during...
While invisible and hard to quantify, brand trust is critical to moving students through your comm flow. Trust is the grease that keeps the relationship moving forward as they go from a lead, to a campus visit, deposited, and eventually to graduation. If at any...