Blog: Higher Education Marketing

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Explore what institutions must do now to ditch outdated playbooks and build ones that succeed in today’s rapidly changing higher ed landscape.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

Why PR May Be One of Higher Ed’s Most Urgent Strategies Right Now 

BY: Jamie Ceman November 18, 2025

Discover why PR is becoming one of higher ed’s most urgent tools—and how it can elevate credibility, relevance and visibility in an AI-shaped world. 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

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