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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June 25, 2025

Building Spiritual Infrastructure: Minder of the Mission

The Faith Leaders Mini-Series (4 of 4) In the last episode of the Higher Ed Marketer podcast’s Faith Leaders Series we speak with Dondi Costin, president of Liberty University, about the intersection of Christian faith and higher education. They discuss the importance of leadership in maintaining the mission of the…
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June 17, 2025

Affordable Faith: Rethinking the Cost and Impact of Christian Higher Ed

Faith Leaders Mini-Series – Episode 208 (3 of 4) In this special mini-series, Bart Caylor and Zach Coffin (VP of The Higher Ed Marketer and Pastor) explore the intersection of faith and higher education. Each week they engage in meaningful conversations with Christian higher ed leaders from across the country.…
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June 10, 2025

The Calling to Recruit: Why Faith Still Matters in Higher Ed Marketing

Faith Leaders Mini-Series – Episode 207 (2 of 4) In this special mini-series, Bart Caylor and Zach Coffin (VP of The Higher Ed Marketer and Pastor) explore the intersection of faith and higher education. Each week they engage in meaningful conversations with Christian higher ed leaders from across the country.…
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March 15, 2022

Proving the Value of Higher Education by Marketing Outcomes

The perceived value of higher education has declined in the last few years. It might seem like it’s simply an issue of cost, but that is only part of the value equation. The truth? Linking the return on investment to fulfilling jobs and careers is the key to demonstrating value…
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March 8, 2022

Confronting the “H-Bomb”: The Truth About Managing a Popular Brand

When Brian Kenny tells people he’s the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Harvard Business School, they often say, “Why does Harvard need a chief marketing officer?” Yes, Harvard is a historic brand, and that might lead some to believe that it markets itself, but it turns out history can…
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March 1, 2022

Connecting w/ Gen Z via Customized Community

The potential for getting roasted by Gen Z is high if you aren’t adapting to the new expectations for higher education. Facebook is in the past—students are looking for more. More community, mental health sensitivity, and customization. How can we provide that? Our guest, Adam Metcalf, Co-Founder at ZeeMee, has…
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February 22, 2022

State of Capital Campaigns: Internet Giving & Micro-Philanthropy

Ever since the internet lowered barriers for fundraising, getting the attention of donors has gotten increasingly harder. Many colleges and universities have responded by making their capital campaigns bigger. However, our guest, Steve Brady, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, believes they should get smaller. In…
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February 15, 2022

The College Tour: A Peek at Schools Across the Country

Many prospective students don’t have the resources to travel across the country and tour all of the colleges and universities that interest them. What if there was a TV show that offered an insider’s look at each school—their values, the campus life, the academic opportunities—through the eyes of their students?…
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February 8, 2022

Why You Need a Loan Repayment Assistance Program

To succeed at higher ed marketing, you need to understand the challenges prospective students face. For example, what hurdles do they need to overcome to attend your school? Often, a major hurdle is the prospect of borrowing money. That’s why offering loan repayment assistance programs, or LRAPs, can make a…
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February 1, 2022

How to Leverage Student-Produced, Authentic Content

Sometimes when marketers get all gung-ho about creating work, especially content that looks “professional,” it can blur the authenticity of the message. Members of Gen Z (who have highly sensitive BS filters) can prefer content that’s imperfect. In this episode, we spoke with Nate Jorgensen, Director of Marketing and Communications…
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January 25, 2022

The 5 Elements of an Effective Fundraising Case Statement

When creating a fundraising plan for your institution, the very first step is developing your fundraising case for support. Bill Stanczykiewicz is the Senior Assistant Dean for External Relations and the Director of the Fundraising School at IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, which is the world’s only school on…
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January 18, 2022

Solving For the Right Things in the Right Way: IU Strategies to Retain Students

Even at a small college, the risk of becoming siloed is high. At a large school with multiple campuses, it’s crucial to emphasize clarity of vision. Without it, employees will go rogue trying to solve the problems in front of them. We speak with Eleanor Berman, Chief Marketing Officer at…
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January 11, 2022

The Evolution of University Websites: Becoming Adaptable

It’s hard to imagine, but some universities needed convincing before integrating a school website in the 1990s. Fast forward to today, not only is a school website essential, but requires a superior level of content, keywords, and consistent updates if you hope to differentiate yourself. We speak with Cam Tracy,…
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