Aired: April 2, 2024

Ownable Brand Ideas: Higher Ed Marketing Done Differently

Generating ownable brand ideas can spark from unique qualities hidden in plain sight — not taking the little things for granted. What may seem like an odd quirk could set your university apart.

Strangers with experience can get the conversation started and completely transform your school’s brand.

We’re chatting with Brian MacDonald, the co-founder & CCO at Zillion. After working with big consumer brands, Brian wants to bring higher education institutions to the same level of branding focus.

In this episode, we tackle finding distinctive brand ideas.

Join us as we discuss:

[4:40] Unique selling propositions and brand ownership

[10:32] Building brand credibility

[22:32] Finding strength in your brand’s detractors

[30:48] How to tailor your school’s narrative

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

zillionagency.com

Brian MacDonald on LinkedIn

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