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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January 13, 2026
Season 8 – Taking the Next Right Step
Season 8 of The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast opens with encouragement for higher ed leaders entering a new year with both opportunity and uncertainty ahead. This season is grounded in the belief that progress does not require a perfect plan, only clarity, trust, and the willingness to move forward one…
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December 23, 2025
Do Not Be Afraid: Merry Christmas from Caylor Solutions and The Higher Ed Marketer
As the year comes to a close, this short Christmas reflection offers a moment to slow down and take stock. Drawing from a familiar scene in A Charlie Brown Christmas, Zach Coffin reflects on fear, gratitude, and the tendency to hold tightly to control during demanding seasons of work and…
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December 16, 2025
Rethinking Higher Ed Marketing Teams
A nimble, strategy-driven marketing team is no longer a luxury in higher ed, it is a necessity. Dave Gladson shares how Point Loma Nazarene University transformed from a fragmented, decentralized model into a unified marketing structure that has dramatically increased enrollment impact, strengthened team culture, and empowered staff to work…
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May 3, 2022
Supporting Individual Success Through Community
Student retention and graduation rates are common concerns in higher education. How do we improve the experiences of students, therefore increasing their future successes in life? In this episode, Dr. Larry Johnson, College President at Guttman Community College CUNY, walks us through the unique model of Guttman Community College and…
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April 26, 2022
Diversify Classrooms Through Authentic Messaging
Finding your perfect prospective student will increase your enrollment numbers. How do you find your perfect student? In this episode, Tim Bohling, Chief Marketing and Graduate Enrollment Officer at University of Notre Dame – Mendoza College of Business, joins the show to talk about how an authentic brand narrative paired…
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April 19, 2022
One-of-a-Kind: Marketing the Uniqueness of Your School
What sets your school apart from others? It’s a useful thing to know. You can devise a powerful marketing strategy if you embrace what makes you unique and use it to attract prospective students. In this episode, Lindsay Nyquist, Director of Marketing and Communications at Fort Lewis College, joins the…
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April 12, 2022
Leadership Lessons: Clarify Vision & Tell Authentic Stories
An essential part of a leader’s job is setting a grand vision for the organization and imbuing its people with a shared purpose. That goes for any organization, whether it be a church or a higher ed institution. Dr. Mark Jobe, President at Moody Bible Institute, has experience leading both.…
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April 5, 2022
Social Media Strategies: How to Go Viral Like an Influencer
What do you do when your family has a combined height of nearly 36 feet? You become social media superstars. That’s the journey of Rob Clark, Content Creator and Founder of That Tall Family. With over 1 BILLION views and nearly 1.4 million followers since March of 2021, Rob and…
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March 29, 2022
Bridging the Gap Between Higher Ed & High Schools in Disadvantaged Areas
College access is an issue in this country. Many potential students simply don’t believe higher education is within reach. It’s this inaccessibility and the lack of awareness of educational opportunities that is one of the leading causes of the declining perception of the value of higher ed. Sujoy Roy, CEO…
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March 22, 2022
Ending Departmental Silos & Focusing on Mission Fit
Our guest, Philip Dearborn, has spent over 25 years in biblical higher education serving in a wide array of roles—from student recruiter and registrar to provost and VP of student affairs. Today, he is the President of the Association for Biblical Higher Education. It’s his extensive experience at both the…
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March 22, 2022
Ending Departmental Silos & Focusing on Mission Fit
Our guest, Philip Dearborn, has spent over 25 years in biblical higher education serving in a wide array of roles—from student recruiter and registrar to provost and VP of student affairs. Today, he is the President of the Association for Biblical Higher Education. It’s his extensive experience at both the…
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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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