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 16, 2026
The Future of Higher Ed Branding, Authenticity and Alumni Stories
Faith Leaders Mini-Series - Episode 250 (2 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.___This week they are joined by Jason Cook, Vice President…
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June 9, 2026
Leading with Priorities, Prayer, and Mission Clarity
Faith Leaders Mini-Series - Episode 249 (1 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, each episode highlights how faith-driven leadership is shaping the…
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June 2, 2026
A Summer Preview of the 2026 Faithful Leaders Series
One of The Higher Ed Marketer's most anticipated annual series is back. In this special summer preview, Zach Coffin shares what listeners can expect from the 2026 Faithful Leaders Series, recorded live at the CCCU International Forum in Dallas. This year's series explores leadership, institutional clarity, enrollment challenges, and 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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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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