by Bart Caylor | Jan 8, 2026 | Featured, Future of Higher Ed, Strategies
What is the difference between those higher ed brands that will succeed and those that fail in the future? In a word: innovation. I can’t tell you everything that will happen in the future. In some regards, it’s very uncertain. But there is one thing that I know for...
by Bart Caylor | Jan 5, 2026 | content marketing, Featured, Content Roundup
While the phrase “semantically rich content” may never have crossed your mind, it’s a big deal when it comes to modern content marketing success. Here’s why. Search engines, particularly those powered by artificial intelligence, have evolved beyond simple keyword...
by Bart Caylor | Jan 1, 2026 | Featured, Blog, Higher Ed Marketing, Future of Higher Ed
If there’s anything constant about higher ed marketing, it’s change! And that means that continuous learning needs to be a constant priority for our marketing teams. Social media algorithms shift without notice, new social media platforms rise in prominence, and...
by Bart Caylor | Dec 29, 2025 | Leveraging AI, Marketing Trends, Featured, Future of Higher Ed, Tools
Staying ahead of the rapidly shifting AI trends in higher ed is no longer just about adopting new tools; it is about building the capacity to meet students where they are. In our previous post, Marketing Trends in Higher Education, we explored the massive cultural...
by Bart Caylor | Dec 25, 2025 | Marketing Strategies, Featured, Strategies, Podcast, Tools, Leveraging AI
When exploring how universities use generative AI in their marketing efforts, Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) offers a standout example of thoughtful adoption and real-world integration. Rather than chasing trends or launching flashy tools, PLNU’s approach is...
by Bart Caylor | Dec 22, 2025 | Giving, Ideas, Featured
As we approach the end of a long, often frantic semester, this Christmas message for higher ed marketers is one of gratitude and necessary reflection. If you are like the teams I talk to every day, you are tired. You have navigated the enrollment cliff. You have...
