In higher education, a false dichotomy has existed between brand marketing and demand marketing. We strongly believe they need to be deployed in tandem. Brand marketing builds long-term reputation, awareness and emotional connection to build affinity for the brand with future students, parents and influencers. In contrast, demand marketing (or enrollment marketing) focuses on immediate […]
For the first half of our company’s journey, we learned marketing by solving hard problems across retail, B2B, financial services and nonprofits. Then we brought that hard won understanding to higher education. What emerged was a higher standard for colleges and universities where design, data, story and deep empathy for students come together to drive […]
”The web is the great equalizer and new opportunity creator for all” was my response to our very first website client back in 1995. Thirty years later, the web has moved from the margins to heart of modern life. Now, it’s the digital soul of an institution. All roads lead to it. For us, a […]
A piece of graffiti I saw at Cornell’s Johnson Business school’s bathroom stall read: “MBA = Mercedes Benz Ahead”. Others have translated this into creative ways like “Masters of Big Ambitions” and “Mapmaker of Bold Aspirations”. The truth is not that far. Effective business school websites amplify: Salary bumps, employment rates and notable employers Rankings, […]
NY Chiropractic College was a holistic health college offering programs in Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, and Health Sciences and Education located in pristine Seneca Falls. Our engagement began by rebranding the college, and relaunching the enrollment campaigns. See the details of our brand work here. We proceeded to reimagine and redesign their website. NYCC […]
A college website is its digital soul, the heartbeat of its brand, and often the deciding factor for prospective students exploring their next step. SUNY Alfred State College, a hybrid 2-year, 4-year and trade college, approached us to redesign its website. Our recently launched website design exemplifies how a modern, student-centered digital experience can elevate […]
High-performing higher ed websites are built with a perfect harmony of code, content and design. As the digital soul of an university, a website is a strategic asset that grows enrollment, endowment and reputation. Our agency has worked with colleges navigating these waters, and we’ve developed a framework for aligning design, code, content, and strategy […]
If you’ve ever switched from one higher ed CMS to another, you know that the hardest part isn’t just learning new buttons; it’s learning a new language. What one platform calls a “block,” another calls a “widget.” A “page” in one system might be a “node” or a “content type” in another. Whether you’re migrating […]
Every trade college tells a story of transformation: a student walks in uncertain, and walks out with a skill, a trade, a future. A website should capture that story with clarity and simplicity. For us, it’s not about decoration; it’s about creating a place where the values of craft, grit, and opportunity are made visible […]
Higher-education associations and councils often turn to Elliance to create a new logo or refresh their brand identity. Motivations vary: some want to shed an outdated image and embrace a more modern presence, others aim to clarify their evolved mission, while some seek to expand their reach to new members or stakeholders. A strong brand […]