Blog: Higher Education Marketing

Can TikTok and Snapchat Support Your Higher Ed Marketing Strategy?

BY: Brian Hansen June 21, 2021

If you start a conversation about social media marketing for higher ed, one question is bound to come up sooner or later: Should we be on TikTok and Snapchat? Read More

More Students are Searching for Online Programs

BY: Sarah Russell May 25, 2021

Last year, 2020, marked obvious changes in the education landscape unlike anything the industry has seen. Students were uncertain about the near future of their education and sudden shifts to accommodate these changes had to be made. Correspondingly, the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic created a surge in searches for online education opportunities. Read More

Google’s Algorithm Update for 2021, Improving Page Experience

BY: Sarah Russell May 20, 2021

You’ve heard the buzz about Google’s Algorithm update for 2021. Now you’re wondering how it will impact organic performance for your web pages and landing pages. Like many of Google’s major algorithm updates over the last few years, this one focuses on speed and usability. Read More

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