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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December 17, 2024

Dueling Perspectives: Enrollment VP and Parent

~33 minutes (at 1.5x speed) Ed Wright, VP of Enrollment at Lebanon Valley College, explores the evolving landscape of higher education and the challenges of enrollment management. He shares insights on innovation in a copycat industry and the importance of communication and relationships. As a parent, Ed reflects on guiding…
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December 10, 2024

Creative Solutions for Community College Marketing

In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Ebbing, former NCMPR president and the current Director of Marketing and Communications at Southeastern Community College. Jeff brings a wealth of experience and a passion for showcasing the unique strengths of community colleges. He shares how authentic connections with students can transform lives…
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December 3, 2024

Kingswood Learn: Mission-Driven Innovation in Online Education with Dr. Steve Lennox, Kingswood University

In this episode of The Higher Ed Marketer, we welcome Dr. Steve Lennox, President of Kingswood University, to explore the bold vision and mission that led to the launch of Kingswood Learn. Designed to provide high-quality, free micro-courses in discipleship and leadership development, Kingswood Learn is a groundbreaking platform that…
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June 25, 2024

Authentic Engagement in Multicultural Marketing

Multicultural marketing means asking questions and being authentically involved in discovering and providing what different demographics need. It’s about making admissions information accessible to all despite language barriers or backgrounds. We’re getting our conversation started with Christian Ponce, the Associate Vice President for Marketing at Old Dominion University (ODU), who…
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June 18, 2024

Leadership at the Forefront: Secure Your Seat in Strategic Planning

Being assertive about getting involved as a senior marketing leader is essential to the prosperity of your institution’s strategic plan.  It takes a courageous leader to have tough conversations about institutional futures. But with the enrollment cliff on the horizon, it’s crucial now more than ever to develop and implement…
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June 11, 2024

The Hospitality Playbook: Impactful Community Partnerships in Higher Ed

Is community outreach in higher ed really as simple as wearing your name tag? Taking a look at community needs through data can present partnerships you may have never anticipated. From Missouri Baptist University, Bryce Chapman and Brittany Sangrisaw share their institution’s innovative strategies toward hospitality and partnership. In this…
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June 4, 2024

Respect Students’ Time: Flexible Higher Ed for Diverse Life Experiences

Now more than ever, students and families are shifting their focus toward the return on investment in higher education. With prospective students shifting their focus, higher ed needs to be flexible to keep up with changing times. Respecting students’ time and crafting strategies to meet different life experiences takes time,…
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May 28, 2024

Understand Your Audience: Tailoring Content Across Communities

Prospective students come from all sorts of backgrounds, communities, needs, and wants.  A diverse audience means your content must be flexible to meet the needs of your community. The first step to meeting your audience where they are is to dig deep for their why. Shaping your content to satisfy…
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May 21, 2024

E-Commerce Tactics: Chase What Your Audience Is Looking For

Some old-school higher ed professionals still balk at the idea of incorporating corporate e-commerce tactics into their digital marketing strategies. Yet the reality is that plenty of big box brands have become masters of meeting consumers where they are and delivering on their expectations. Kathleen Stockham, Chief Marketing Officer at…
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May 14, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Mentorship and Development in Higher Ed Enrollment

With the enrollment cliff on the horizon, change might be just what your school needs to survive the drop. But switching up your enrollment strategy doesn’t have to be a big scary beast. Reaching out and finding support for development and mentorship can help you stay afloat in turbulent higher…
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May 7, 2024

Strategic Communication: Identify Your School’s Why

It’s all too easy in higher ed marketing to get caught up in chasing the next shiny object. Sometimes, bouncing from tactic to tactic without taking a step back or even reverting back to last year’s plan may seem like the only option. We’ve got two words for you —…
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April 30, 2024

Shoestring Budgets: Strategic Approaches to Authentic Engagement

Authentic engagement means more than just editing a template and calling it a day. It’s about sitting down with stakeholders and talking through the marketing process. It’s about getting to know your current and prospective students and learning about their journeys and schedules. It’s about taking risks and trying new…
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April 23, 2024

Social Media for GenZ College Search: ZeeMee’s Impact on Recruitment

Higher ed marketers, a digital watering hole has appeared on the scene that you should be taking advantage of. The ZeeMee app allows for authentic connections between your university and prospective students on their terms. This app is revolutionizing the college recruitment game by meeting students where they are. We’re…
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