Blog: higher education marketing

Authentic Marketing to Attract Minority Students to Colleges

BY: Emma Rose July 27, 2021

Engaging messages and strategies offer inclusive opportunities for students to join your programs. Inviting these students to engage with your programs will help create a better and more attractive higher ed environment. This all begins with attractive campaigns with authentic messaging about your college, programs, and values. Read More

How to Get Creative With Awareness Marketing in Higher Ed

BY: Lora Polich July 21, 2021

Over-the-top and streaming marketing channels are a powerful way to reach potential students. About 72% of U.S. households were reachable through these channels by the end of 2020. That's why higher ed marketers are getting creative to maximize engagement on OTT and streaming platforms. The best part is, you don’t need new creative assets. You just need the right invitation to engage. Read More

How Your Student Support Services Can Improve Retention

BY: Chris Gilmore June 25, 2021

Student support students are more than a nice perk for students enrolling in college and university programs. They can mean the difference between a degree and a stop-out for many students. If your goal is to improve student retention, student support services are a vital element in your toolkit. Read More

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

Online College Students 2021

BY: Nicole Hagel June 10, 2021

There is no doubt that the landscape of higher education has been permanently altered, and the past year has proven to be a challenging time for students and educators alike. In EducationDynamics’ latest report, Online College Students 2021, the data uncover further evidence that online learning is a largely successful platform that is only just beginning to reach its potential. 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

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

5 Things to Do Before You Launch a Stop-out Campaign

BY: Chris Gilmore April 28, 2021

Almost every program has them—students who pause along the path to completion for one reason or another. These stopout students may intend to return and finish their program of study, but plans are easily derailed. They might not return unless you reach out. To re-engage learners and get them back on track, you need a well-designed stopout campaign. Read More

What Higher Ed Can Learn From JMU’s Adult Degree Program Success

BY: Eric McGee April 21, 2021

In the struggle to meet enrollment goals, programs of all types can look to the example set by adult degree programs. They’ve been refining online programs and serving nontraditional students for decades. One such ADP is the program at James Madison University. 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

Reaching Today’s Students

BY: Nicole Hagel March 24, 2021

Although the education landscape has shifted dramatically over the course of this past year, the need to reach today’s students has remained the same. At CALEM 2021, Carol Aslanian presented the opening keynote session “Reaching Today’s Students,” which discussed valuable information regarding today's latest student trends. 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

Survey of the Enrollment Management Landscape

BY: Nicole Hagel January 5, 2021

Prospective students are spending more time online, and engaging with social media and OTT platforms with new intensity. In EducationDynamics’ latest report, Survey of the Enrollment Management Landscape, we uncover latest trends in marketing and student engagement for post-traditional and online higher education. 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