The embrace of social media by GenZ and consolidation of traditional media have transformed public relations (or PR 1.0). Authority is dead; peer influence rules; diversity is the new normal; data literacy powers the young. GenZ has a voice and wants to be heard. They expect authentic, show-don’t-tell marketing. They reward brands that declare and […]
SEO or “search engine optimization” is a set of techniques higher education marketers deploy to improve their institution’s natural or organic website rankings on Google, Bing and other international search engines. 30 years of experience and research have shown us that Google page rankings are more trusted, command the lion share of clicks, generate more […]
Great content is the lifeblood of successful brands. Most colleges work tirelessly to produce content, but few understand the steps to make it “productive” in service of realizing broader strategic enrollment, reputation, and advancement goals. Higher Education Content Marketing Strategy is founded on eight pillars. Vision & Goals Audiences Purpose Content Ecosystem Types of Content […]
Three distinct eras mark the evolution of alumni magazines. Initially, they were printed and distributed to all living alumni and friends, but concerns over climate change and shifting alumni habits have led even the most prestigious brands to discontinue this practice. The second era saw the rise of digital magazines shared through platforms like ISSUU […]
With mass adoption of smartphones and social media, traditional public relations, or PR 1.0, has evolved into PR 2.0. The traditional rules of PR for building reputation in key areas and conveying values have fallen to the way side, and a new paradigm has emerged. Instead of relying on media relations contacts as gatekeepers for […]
After the second world war, cold war ushered the era of government sponsored research. Government funding built and sustained higher education institutions. Workshops, conferences and journals ruled. Few media giants made and destroyed brands. As cold war came to an end, he world order changed. Governments reduced their research budgets. Hundreds of media channels were […]