Improve Accessibility in Higher Ed

BY: Emma Rose January 6, 2023

Web accessibility is just one small part of inclusion and accessibility in higher ed. Ablr CRO Mike Iannelli offers his best advice for lasting change. Read More

Using Student Testimonials To Support Higher Ed Marketing

BY: Emma Rose December 13, 2022

Get the best from student testimonials by making smart choices about who the testimonial comes from and how it's used. Brand alignment matters! Read More

The Some College, No Degree Market Is Growing

BY: Emma Rose September 27, 2022

The number of people with some college, no degree is growing. Here’s what colleges and universities need to know to support returning adult students. Read More

What Are Micro-Credentials Really Worth?

BY: Emma Rose September 20, 2022

The value of micro-credentials may not be obvious to employers. Higher ed marketers can connect the dots to show their worth. Read More

Strengthen Your Student Success Coaching Program

BY: Emma Rose August 29, 2022

Whether you are implementing a student success team for the first time or looking to strengthen your existing processes, here are some key considerations that will improve your retention rates and support students through their academic journey. Read More

7 Lessons Higher Ed Can Learn From The Great Resignation

BY: Emma Rose May 27, 2022

How Higher Ed Can Weather The Storm of the Great Resignation What will the great resignation mean for colleges and universities? Aside from the direct impact on staffing, it may also change how they think ... Read More

4 Data Sources for Higher Ed Every Institution Must Apply

BY: Emma Rose April 18, 2022

Make Smarter Choices with These Data Sources for Higher Ed Repeating what you’ve always done won’t help your college or university thrive in a rapidly changing higher education market. The right data helps you understand ... Read More

How ACR Smart Tech Can Target Higher Ed Ad Buys

BY: Emma Rose November 30, 2021

Your television is watching you. Well, actually, it’s watching what you watch. Using a technology called automated content recognition (ACR), smart TVs can track viewership habits. A few years ago, only the most high-end models ... Read More

Core Web Vitals in 2022: A Guide for Higher Ed Marketers

BY: Emma Rose November 29, 2021

If you’ve recently tried to read up on Core Web Vitals, your head might have been left spinning. You want to know how this new search ranking metric set will affect your higher ed marketing ... Read More

Micro-Credentials Continue to Grow in Popularity

BY: Emma Rose November 4, 2021

The Demand for Micro-Credentials The unpredictability of a pandemic, the rapid evolution of technology, and a shifting job market have all contributed to a meteoric rise in the popularity of micro-credentials. Student demands have shifted, ... Read More

How Are Colleges Preparing for the Fall? A Look At Strategies

BY: Emma Rose August 19, 2021

There are almost 4,000 degree-granting institutions in the United States and it seems like every one of them has a unique strategy for the fall 2021 semester. To get a clearer sense of how colleges are preparing for the fall, we sifted through hundreds of news stories and temporary school policies. Here’s what we discovered. Read More

How Marketing Messages Can Promote Competency-Based Education

BY: Emma Rose August 18, 2021

Competency-based education is growing in popularity, again. Many institutions are looking at competency-based education with renewed interest. The right messaging can help attract students to these new and evolving programs. Read More

Authentic Marketing to Attract Minority Students to Colleges

BY: Emma Rose July 27, 2021

Engaging messages and strategies offer inclusive opportunities for students to join your programs. Inviting these students to engage with your programs will help create a better and more attractive higher ed environment. This all begins with attractive campaigns with authentic messaging about your college, programs, and values. Read More

Competency-Based Education: Helping Students Turn Experience Into Credits

BY: Emma Rose November 9, 2020

Many post-traditional students are looking for ways to minimize the time and financial commitment required by higher education. One way to help students achieve this goal is by helping them to turn their experience into credits. Read More

Unlocking Insights from The Online College Students Report

BY: Emma Rose November 3, 2020

To remain future-ready, colleges and universities are applying agility and innovation in their quest to meet the needs of the online college student population. Insights from our Online College Students Report helped to answer these questions from higher education experts. Read More