Blog: Higher Education Marketing

The Three Cs Architecture: From Differentiators to Non-Negotiables

BY: greg clayton March 24, 2026

Learn how Cost, Convenience and Career have evolved into non-negotiable threshold conditions in the Modern Learner's enrollment journey. Read More

Defining the New Enrollment Model: Why the Student Journey is Orbital

BY: Katie Tomlinson March 11, 2026

The traditional enrollment model is broken. Discover why legacy frameworks are failing higher ed leaders and how the new orbital model is restoring predictability in a reshaped learner landscape. Read More

Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT. What Higher Ed Marketers Need to Know.

BY: Sarah Russell January 30, 2026

Discover how ChatGPT ads signal a shift in AI-driven discovery and what it means for higher ed marketing and enrollment leaders. Read More

Upcoming Higher Education Conferences to Put on Your Radar

BY: Bethany Moran January 22, 2026

We’ve put together a list of higher education conferences that we think are worth considering in 2026. Check out our top picks! Read More

Search Everywhere Optimization: Reinventing Student Discovery for the AI Era

BY: Katie Tomlinson January 20, 2026

Break away from the old search playbook and show up where students actually make decisions with strategies designed for a search-everywhere world. Read More

Shape the Future or Get Left Behind: The New Reality for Higher Ed Leaders 

BY: Bethany Moran January 14, 2026

Explore what institutions must do now to ditch outdated playbooks and build ones that succeed in today’s rapidly changing higher ed landscape. Read More

A Mandate for Transformation: Inside the 2026 Marketing and Enrollment Management Benchmarks 

BY: greg clayton January 6, 2026

Explore the forces reshaping higher ed—and the actions institutions must take now to stay visible, credible and competitive with Modern Learners in 2026 and beyond. Read More

The 2026 Growth Strategy Higher Ed Needs Right Now

BY: Katie Tomlinson October 20, 2025

See how higher ed institutions can turn disruption into measurable growth with EducationDynamics’ 2026 Landscape insights. Read More

Why Some Colleges are Thriving While Others Are Falling Behind 

BY: Jodi Ashbrook September 26, 2025

Explore how institutions can break down silos, meet Modern Learners’ expectations, and turn challenges into opportunities through a unified, data-informed approach for sustainable growth. Read More

A Full-Funnel Marketing Guide for Higher Education

BY: Sarah Russell September 23, 2025

Read our guide on how to implement a full funnel marketing approach that effectively turns prospects into enrolled students. Read More

Key Performance Indicators that Matter in 2026

BY: Katie Tomlinson September 17, 2025

Discover how measuring key performance indicators empowers colleges and universities to boost enrollment, improve student experience and achieve strategic goals. Read More

2026 Higher Education Digital Marketing Trends and Predictions

BY: Courtney Hill September 16, 2025

Discover 2026 higher education digital marketing trends with EducationDynamics. Get expert insights to guide your strategy. Read More

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

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

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