

The Pros & Cons of Social Media Use on Campus: Adapting to Today’s Student Needs
Instagram. TikTok. YouTube. Snapchat. Social media use is high among college students. It is an unavoidable fact of campus life. (And a great way to reach the students of today.) Updating your policies, practices, and interactions with students on social media is vital [...]
SEM/SEO Synergy in College Marketing
Higher ed professionals know that students use search engines to discover college websites, which is a crucial part of recruiting. The imminent enrollment cliff makes it increasingly important for your website to appear high on search results. With fewer prospective students to recruit [...]
Why Your College’s Location Matters in Marketing
Location, location, location, as they say in real estate. It can help you attract students to your school. But no matter whether your campus is rural, in the middle of a big city, or somewhere in between, you can market the unique attributes [...]
The Challenges for Enrollment Professionals.
1.Lower numbers of traditional college-age students in the coming years 2. Drops in male enrollment and graduation rate 3.Societal perceptions that higher education may not be worth the cost 4. Increasing numbers of non-traditional students requiring different outreach and support 5. Shifting student [...]
Geofencing vs Geotargeting for Colleges
College marketers are increasingly using geolocation services, and for a good reason—it helps get information to the people most likely to be interested in your school. A geolocation is the physical location of a device, and marketing targeting a device in a defined [...]
Preparing College Students for an Uncertain Economy
Student success is part of our mission, and seeing students do well in college is gratifying. But what about success after college, in the “real” world? The world is uncertain now, with rapid shifts in employment, housing, transportation—every facet of life. Indeed, as [...]
Communication Tips for Admissions Professionals
Digital communication has changed how we communicate with prospective students, and our communication strategies have become ever more critical as we navigate the rapidly changing higher education marketplace. Take a moment to see where you can take it up a notch and cut [...]