How Marketers are Winning With AI-Powered Search

BY: Courtney Hill August 4, 2025

Explore how adapting to shifting paid search strategies empowers higher education institutions to better engage students, boost enrollment and enhance their brand reputation. Read More

Beyond the Latest Data from the National Student Clearinghouse

BY: Steven Fischer July 28, 2025

The higher education landscape is in constant motion. To truly thrive, institutions committed to student success must not just keep pace but anticipate what's next. Read More

The Unignorable Data on AI in Higher Ed Marketing and Enrollment Management

BY: Sarah Russell July 21, 2025

Just a few years ago, AI in higher education was largely a topic for innovation labs and speculative white papers. Today, it has moved from the periphery to the absolute core of institutional viability, particularly in the critical areas of marketing and enrollment management. Read More

Protecting Revenue and Reputation from Fraud  

BY: Amanda Cabrera July 2, 2025

Financial aid fraud is distorting enrollment data, draining resources and putting institutional credibility at risk. Explore the key warning signs and actionable strategies to strengthen your institution’s reputation and protect revenue. Read More

This Is Not Business as Usual. This Is What’s Next.

BY: Brent Ramdin June 17, 2025

The future of higher education belongs to those willing to build it. We’re not waiting for enrollment trends to rebound or for funding streams to stabilize. Read More

Measuring AI Density within the Evolving Search Marketing Landscape

BY: Sarah Russell June 13, 2025

AI is transforming how students search and redefining what SEO success truly means. As clicks and rankings lose their edge, modern KPIs like AI density offer a clearer picture of your impact. See how higher ed marketers can stay visible and relevant in an AI-first world. Read More

Marketing Can’t Lead If It’s Shackled by Structure 

BY: Jamie Ceman June 10, 2025

Internal misalignment hobbles higher ed marketing. Learn how to overcome structural challenges to boost revenue and reputation. Read More

What Higher Ed Marketers Can Learn from the Meltwater Summit 2025

BY: John Michael Szczepaniak June 9, 2025

The Meltwater Summit 2025 revealed how creativity, brand strategy and AI are converging to shape the future of marketing. Discover key takeaways for higher education marketing leaders looking to boost brand visibility and strengthen institutional reputation in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape. Read More

Leadership Matters During Crisis

BY: Maggy Ralbovsky June 2, 2025

Strong leadership in higher education during a crisis involves prioritizing effective communication and marketing. Learn why investing in these teams is vital for reputation and revenue. Read More

10 Website Marketing Strategies for Building Your Reputation

BY: Jennifer Moody May 23, 2025

The rules of higher education website marketing have changed. With Google's widespread release of AI-powered search, your institution's digital reputation is more critical than ever. If your website isn't optimized to captivate prospective students and speak the language of generative AI, you're not just losing interest; you're losing enrollments. Discover 10 strategic approaches to elevate your school website design, strengthen your reputation and ensure your institution is found and chosen by today's Modern Learner. Read More

Stop Marketing to Yesterday’s Students: A New Era for Higher Ed 

BY: Sarah Russell April 24, 2025

Higher education marketing is evolving fast—and many institutions are falling behind. As student behaviors shift, AI accelerates change and budgets tighten, outdated strategies no longer deliver results. Learn the key changes reshaping the student journey and the strategies institutions need to stay competitive. Read More

Unlocking Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): What Marketers Must Do to Stay Ahead

BY: Sarah Russell April 15, 2025

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is transforming higher education marketing by enabling data-driven personalization and dynamic engagement, both essential for connecting with the Modern Learner. Learn how your institution can leverage GEO to not only stay ahead but lead the way in this new digital landscape. Read More

The Enrollment Cliff Is Here and Now What?  

BY: Jodi Ashbrook March 25, 2025

Explore the far-reaching impact of the Enrollment Cliff and what it means for the future of higher education. Learn how institutions can adapt, innovate, and transform this challenge into an opportunity to better serve the evolving needs of the Modern Learner. Read More

Using management by objectives to evolve your marketing and communications enterprise

BY: Rachel Morrison March 14, 2025

Evolve your higher ed marketing team using Management by Objectives (MBO). Learn how to align staff development frameworks with university goals. Read More

Leveraging social media to boost college athletics and drive enrollment

BY: Sarah Goldfarb March 14, 2025

Learn how higher ed marketing teams leverage college athletics and social media to boost student recruitment, campus community, and enrollment. Read More