Your school is unique: Do the right people know that? That was one of the major themes of our conversation with Shane Baglini on our The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast. Shane is the Senior Director of Marketing at Muhlenberg College, in Allentown, PA. Under his watch,...
A generation ago, attending college after high school was a forgone conclusion for many people. A college degree was considered to be your best ticket to personal success, since it was the only real way to get the skills and credentials needed for a promising career....
I talk with marketing professionals in higher ed all over the country and in many different types of institutions. These days, there’s one topic that always comes up: ChatGPT. I’ve noticed a range of reactions in my conversations. Some people are excited about the...
Your brand matters. It is the essence of what people think about — and, crucially, how they feel — when they think about your school. Hopefully, at some point, your marketing department put serious effort into articulating a brand identity that gives shape and...
Businesses understand the importance of establishing and cultivating a brand. In higher ed, we’re less often used to thinking in these terms. Like it or not, however, your school has a brand. Being intentional about it makes all the difference. Higher ed marketer Matt...