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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Behind the Microphone
July 7, 2026
NextGrad Summer Series Preview
This summer series of The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast is proudly sponsored by NextGrad.NextGrad helps colleges and universities reach students where they already are, inside the high school itself. With a network of over 2,500 schools across North America, NextGrad puts your institution's message in front of future students every…
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June 30, 2026
Being Distinct in a Crowded Market
Faith Leaders Mini-Series - Episode 252 (4 of 4)In this special mini-series, Bart Caylor explores the intersection of faith and higher education through conversations with influential Christian university leaders from across the country. Recorded live at the 2026 CCCU International Forum.___Dr. Drew Flamm, President of Grace College and Grace Theological…
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June 23, 2026
Becoming President of Your Alma Mater
Faith Leaders Mini-Series - Episode 251 (3 of 4)In this special mini-series, Bart Caylor explores the intersection of faith and higher education through conversations with influential Christian university leaders from across the country. Recorded live at the CCCU International Forum, each episode highlights how faith-driven leadership is shaping the future…
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July 12, 2022
How to Amplify Your Students’ Voice for Success
If there was ever an episode to give you a roadmap to success in higher education, it's this one. Kathy Payne, VP for Enrollment Management, and Kathy Howell, Associate VP for Marketing Communications at Delaware Valley University, join us today to talk about their roadmap to success by amplifying their…
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July 5, 2022
Greater Engagement in Higher Ed Through Virtual Events
Since the pandemic began, we have had to adapt to a new online environment, but platforms like Zoom and Microsoft teams aren’t giving us the human touch that we need. Remo is an interactive virtual event platform that empowers users to create natural interactions in online settings. Hoyin Cheung is…
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June 28, 2022
The relationship between Athletics and college enrollment
It’s no secret that college athletics can play a role in deciding where a student will go to college. All across the country universities use different marketing strategies based on their athletic programs to help increase their enrollment. Jim Carr, who is the President and CEO of the NAIA joins…
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June 21, 2022
Live Chat: Creating Better Accessibility for Greater Outcomes
In higher ed marketing, it is important to stand out from everyone else and create a sense of belonging for prospective students. One of the best technological tools for accomplishing this are live chat systems. In this episode, Ben Congleton, CEO and CoFounder at Olark, talks about his journey to…
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June 14, 2022
From the Ground Up: Building a Medical School With Community in Mind
How do you market a school that is in the process of being built? Know your mission. In this episode, Dr. Michael Rice details his next exciting opportunity: Director of Admissions at the Osteopathic Medical School at Duquesne University. The catch? The school is currently being built from the ground…
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June 7, 2022
Aspirational Branding: What Makes Your Community College Exceptional
Community colleges often operate with limited resources. This can result in prospective students not knowing that there is an affordable and accessible path to higher education within their community. In this episode, Shauna Davis and Mary Laphen from the Lumina Foundation, provide an overview of what the Million Dollar Community…
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May 31, 2022
Collaborative Conversations Create Creative Solutions
Higher ed marketing is a constantly evolving industry. From the early days of MySpace to connecting with prospects on WhatsApp today, the need for continuous learning is paramount. In this episode, Stephanie Geyer, Director of Digital Strategy and Innovation at the University of Montana, shares how she has watched and…
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May 24, 2022
Being Competitive With Bold Marketing
A small liberal arts college education comes with many benefits, but most also come with an expensive price tag. Does it have to be that way? In this episode, Dr. Scott Feller, President at Wabash College, shares how to provide an elite education without an elite price tag. Dr. Feller…
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May 17, 2022
Fluid Communications Build Better Relationships
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, international student applications have more than tripled, but the way to market to international students has significantly changed. In this episode, Christian DiGregorio, Director of International Recruitment at York College of Pennsylvania, speaks to the new ways to successfully connect with and build…
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May 10, 2022
The Steep Cost of Disregarding Transparency in Tuition
We talk with a lot of guests about college admissions from the higher ed perspective, but what can we learn from having the conversation from a secondary school angle? In this episode, Chris Cleveland, Principal at Wesleyan School, shares his perspective on how colleges can transparently and effectively market themselves…
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