Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, international admissions have more than tripled. But the way to market international admissions has significantly changed. In my work with admissions officers and enrollment marketing teams, most of their focus is on...
At first, the idea of data driven marketing might sound cold or robotic. It might even sound like you’re taking the art or higher purpose out of higher ed marketing. In other words, some might think that data driven marketing is motivated only by raw numbers, not...
Can community play a role in producing higher graduation rates? I certainly think so. While many four-year institutions have always enjoyed solid graduation rates at around 63%, graduation rates for community colleges historically are in the teens, if not in the...
In Gen Z marketing, it’s important to understand the emotional needs and outlook of your target audience. In the blogosphere, much is made of the fact that Gen Z are digital natives who’ve never known life without the Internet, smart phones, and social media. To...
For many higher ed institutions, college homecoming is the flagship of their event marketing. To get the greatest marketing results out of your homecoming event, you’ve got to get it right. In fact, I believe homecomings can be the biggest opportunity for building...
Leadership, vision, and authentic stories are key components to a leader’s success. Which means good marketing is an essential part of good leadership! An essential part of a leader’s job is setting a grand vision for the organization and imbuing its people with a...