Blog: Higher Education Marketing

How to Use Social Media to Improve Student Success

BY: Brian Hansen May 7, 2021

You might think of your social media platforms as a tool to attract potential students. But they’re also an effective way to engage existing students so they’re more likely to persist. You can share announcements, highlight student services, and build community around shared values. Most importantly, social media platforms are an effective way to hear and respond to student questions and concerns. Read More

The Impact of iOS 14 and Facebook Advertising

BY: Sarah Russell April 22, 2021

Apple announced a new policy update as part of iOS 14 expected to take full effect in January 2021, changing the way Facebook advertising operates. Read More

How Data Can Enhance Retention for Higher Ed

BY: Nicole Hagel April 8, 2021

If you’re looking for ways to improve student retention, data is a powerful place to start. Data can help you establish an effective communication strategy that keeps students engaged. With data, you can proactively reach out to students who might be at risk of stopping out. Linking different data streams can help you customize your approach to help every student feel supported. Read More

OTT Advertising Continues to Engage Potential Students

BY: Lora Polich February 22, 2021

If you want to reach students in the U.S., putting your message on television is a smart idea. But don’t start writing checks to your local broadcast station just yet. Mobile and streaming options, collectively known as OTT or Connected TV, are redefining television. Read More

Google’s Updates to Phrase Match and Broad Match Modifier

BY: Anamarie Tarantino February 8, 2021

This week, Google announced their plan to phase out support for broad match modifier keywords, and phrase match keywords to expand to cover additional broad match modifier traffic. Read More

EducationDynamics Acquires Higher Education Portal CLASSESUSA

BY: Eric McGee November 24, 2020

EducationDynamics, a leader in higher education marketing and enrollment management services, today announced the acquisition of higher education portal ClassesUSA from Los Angeles-based Core Digital Media. Read More

Featured Snippets: A Case Study

BY: Eric McGee October 20, 2020

Featured snippets are a powerful way to increase your school’s visibility in search. Take a look at how one school increased organic traffic by capturing position zero with a little help from EducationDynamics. Read More

How Virtual Study Abroad Opportunities Meet Pandemic Challenges

BY: Emma Rose October 14, 2020

COVID-19 has made study abroad opportunities unlikely for the 2020-2021 academic year. This presents a challenge institutions must overcome to deliver programs with similar value. Read More

Texting in the Recruitment Process – What You Need to Know to Get Started

BY: Emma Rose October 8, 2020

What if you could increase prospective student conversions by up to 300 percent? Research says texting could do just that. Read More

OTT Marketing Best Practices for Higher Education

BY: Lora Polich September 15, 2020

OTT advertising can be a valuable asset to a marketing strategy. Lora Polich, the Director of Awareness Marketing for EducationDynamics, discusses OTT marketing best practices. Read More

Ready to go Over the Top? Explaining OTT Marketing for Higher Ed

BY: Emma Rose August 26, 2020

OTT ad placements are the hot marketing opportunity everyone is talking about. But what exactly are they talking about? Take a look at what OTT is and how it can help you reach more prospective students. Read More

Aligning Marketing, Recruitment, and Academic Experiences

BY: Emma Rose August 13, 2020

Higher education marketing message should match with recruitment processes and program realities. Align marketing and recruitment with the real program to deliver real results. Read More

Partnering with Business and Industry

BY: Emma Rose June 22, 2020

Achieving alignment between education and business is an urgent challenge for institutions. When students can see how programs align with their career goals, they are more likely to pursue an education. Read More

The Value of Talking Money

BY: Emma Rose March 30, 2020

Earning a college degree is a huge investment. College tuition and related costs loom large in the minds of your potential students. When you bring pricing into the conversation early, you confirm that you understand ... Read More

Google Takes Us on a Paid Search Roller Coaster with Recent Core Update

BY: Sarah Russell February 28, 2020

Several weeks ago, Google rolled out an algorithm update dubbed the “January 2020 Core Update.” This update drove some volatility within organic rankings, rich snippets, and more across a wide range of industries; the metaphorical ... Read More