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The Higher Ed Marketer is centered around marketing professionals in the field of higher education. If you’re looking for real, practical advice on how to level up your marketing game, this is the show for you. Each episode features conversations with some of the best and brightest marketing minds in higher education, discussing the future of marketing, new technologies, and so much more.
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Breaking Barriers: Mentorship and Development in Higher Ed Enrollment
With the enrollment cliff on the horizon, change might be just what your school needs to survive the drop.
But switching up your enrollment strategy doesn’t have to be a big scary beast. Reaching out and finding support for development and mentorship can help you stay afloat in turbulent higher ed waters.
We’re joined by Bridget Kurkowski, the VP of Enrollment Services at Encoura, who emphasizes how even just one LinkedIn message can go a long way in professional development.
Join us as we discuss:
[8:08] How to curb admissions turnover
[20:27] Why you shouldn’t beat around the investment bush
[33:18] Mentorship for engagement and growth
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:
Chasing Mission Fit by Bart Caylor
bridgetk@encoura.org
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Strategic Communication: Identify Your School’s Why
It’s all too easy in higher ed marketing to get caught up in chasing the next shiny object. Sometimes, bouncing from tactic to tactic without taking a step back or even reverting back to last year's plan may seem like the only option.
We’ve got two words for you — “strategic communication.”
In this episode, we take a look at starting with your school’s “why,” which starts with auditing all the tools in your kit.
Kicking off our conversation is Eric Henry, the President of Carousel Digital Signage, who shares with us the importance of crafting a plan around generational preferences.
Join us as we discuss:
[4:24] Intentional student engagement in higher ed marcomm
[14:57] Starting with strategy instead of winging it
[24:33] Generational preferences among prospective students
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:
Carousel Digital Signage Booklet
eric.henry@carouselsignage.com
If you’re interested in getting your hands on a copy of the Higher Education Booklet Eric talked about in our podcast please reach out to: sales@carouselsignage.com with the subject line “Send me the Higher Ed Booklet”.
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Shoestring Budgets: Strategic Approaches to Authentic Engagement
Authentic engagement means more than just editing a template and calling it a day.
It’s about sitting down with stakeholders and talking through the marketing process. It’s about getting to know your current and prospective students and learning about their journeys and schedules.
It’s about taking risks and trying new projects – not reverting back to the comfort of the same old, same old.
That’s why we’re talking to “Marketing Dude” Patrick Stone, the Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing at Cape Cod Community College. Taking big swings and zigging when everyone else is zagging are just some of the keys Patrick brings to the table in this week's episode.
In this episode, we unpack crucial components of authentic engagement with prospective students.
Join us as we discuss:
[3:28] A deep dive into higher ed budgeting
[13:39] Transforming prospective student connections
[20:57] Tools that will help with student retention
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:
Patrick Stone on LinkedIn
pstone@capecod.edu
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Social Media for GenZ College Search: ZeeMee's Impact on Recruitment
Higher ed marketers, a digital watering hole has appeared on the scene that you should be taking advantage of.
The ZeeMee app allows for authentic connections between your university and prospective students on their terms. This app is revolutionizing the college recruitment game by meeting students where they are.
We’re joined by Olivet Nazarene University’s Executive Director of Traditional Enrollment, Luke Franklin, and Asbury University’s Vice President of Enrollment & Marketing, Jennifer McChord, to talk about how ZeeMee has transformed campus culture at their institutions.
In this episode, we break down why you should give ZeeMee a try today.
Join us as we discuss:
[5:22] Fostering relationships through ZeeMee
[7:42] What is ZeeMee?
[13:52] How Zeemee can help marketers glean Gen Z insights
[26:10] Why Zeemee is a critical enrollment funnel asset
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:
The ZeeMee App
Chasing Mission Fit by Bart Caylor
Harrison “Soup” Campbell at ZeeMee
Tyler Groepper at ZeeMee
Jennifer McChord on Linkedin
jennifer.mcchord@asbury.edu
Luke Franklin on Linkedin
Olivet Nazarene University’s Website
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Team Integrations and Mergers in the Evolving Marketing Space
With a marketing world that feels like it's shifting every day, our teams need to be agile.
Having a team with a diverse background is paramount to handling whatever life throws your institution's way.
Being intentional when building or integrating teams and having an understanding of everyone’s background is critical to team cohesiveness.
It’s about finding the right seat on the team bus for the members of your unit.
Kin Sejpal, the VP of Marketing and Communications at University of Redlands, gets our conversation started on the keys to navigating challenging mergers.
In this episode, we dive into the keys to crafting an efficient and effective team.
Join us as we discuss:
[6:41] Changing up perspectives in team building
[10:34] Weighing aptitude versus attitude
[20:07] Being taught to learn
[28:05] Company culture reimagined
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:
Kin Sejpal
Jensen Hong, The Future of Technology video
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The Integrated Approach to Marketing and Communications in Higher Ed
It’s time to switch from transactional to strategic.
In an era where making your institution stand out is a top priority, raising the bar for Marketing and Communications is essential.
By developing and implementing a maturity model, your university can start elevating the student experience.
Knocking down the silos and utilizing an integrated approach to marketing and communications can completely change the game.
2023 AMA Higher Ed Marketer of the Year and Senior Executive VP of RW Jones Agency, Jamie Ceman, sat down with us to dive into the integrated MarComm approach.
In this episode, we break down the essentials of marketing and communications in higher education.
Join us as we discuss:
[2:47] Marketing and communications as one integrated unit
[14:26] How CMOs can stay active in marketing strategies
[18:33] Measuring an institution's brand perception
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:
Three Things That University Presidents Should Know About Marketing
jamie@rwjonesagency.com
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Customer Reviews
SO much goodness!!
As someone that is seasoned in marketing but newer to the higher ed space, I’m AMAZED at the quality of content and the flow of this show. Bart and Troy do a great job as hosts and are able to get to the heart of the most compelling things that people in higher ed need to be aware of to help move their institutions forward.
Fun to listen to and super actionable!
Keep up the great work!!
Fantastic resource
Always learn something.
An terrific auditory marketing resource!
This team has curated a super podcast filled with beneficial and compelling content. Complimented with knowledgable and charming hosts the podcast shapes up as an excellent listen for any marketers or marketing enthusiasts!