In just nine months of existence, Instagram Stories has gained over 200 million daily active users. How can we use this medium in higher education marketing?
Category: Higher Education Marketing
For tuition-dependent colleges, enrolled students hold the key to their survival and prosperity. Student deposits are moments of truth for presidents and vice presidents of enrollment. Cash coffers are either replenished or not. Last minute surprises arising from unexpectedly low yields can cause a ton of angst. This is why successful colleges employ intentional strategies […]
There isn’t an algorithm for defining brand architecture in higher education. However, some heuristics or common patterns exist that will help colleges and universities frame their specific situation.
I live for stories. Simply being in the presence of a good story being told or lived right there in the moment sends adrenaline pumping through my veins. In what is one of the most inspiring TED Talks I have heard, novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shares about the impact stories can have, as well as […]
For the past nine years, I have been planning and promoting Elliance’s educational seminars and webinars for university administrators and business executives as an avenue to share knowledge and build relationships. So much has changed since we started offering these events that the only way I can evaluate the evolving needs of our audiences is […]
Constructing a fresh, effective higher education marketing plan can feel overwhelming. There are so many tactics, messages, and advertising and social media outlets to consider. With appealing options and promotion tools available at every corner, there is one in-house strategy that can be easily overlooked: thought leadership. Educators are experts in their fields of study, […]
It’s called Back to School, Welcome Week and New Student Orientation and it is a fall ritual at most higher education institutions. These fun-filled social events are an annual right for returning students and an initiation of sorts for incoming freshmen. College events like Back to School Week are ingrained in the campus experience and […]
LinkedIn Company Pages and University Pages are merging into one page.
A colleague of mine spoke a phrase several months ago that won’t stop ringing a clear and undeniable truth in my ear. After I showed him video from a flash mob brand launch, he said, “I hate that kind of fake energy.” That bell rang again for me this week as imposter birthday greetings between dropping through my apartment door […]
Like their corporate counterparts, higher education needs to leverage strong marketing and branding, embrace authenticity to deliver real competitive advantage.