Blog: marketing for higher education

Stop Marketing to Yesterday’s Students: A New Era for Higher Ed 

BY: Sarah Russell April 24, 2025

Higher education marketing is evolving fast—and many institutions are falling behind. As student behaviors shift, AI accelerates change and budgets tighten, outdated strategies no longer deliver results. Learn the key changes reshaping the student journey and the strategies institutions need to stay competitive. Read More

Unlocking Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): What Marketers Must Do to Stay Ahead

BY: Sarah Russell April 15, 2025

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is transforming higher education marketing by enabling data-driven personalization and dynamic engagement, both essential for connecting with the Modern Learner. Learn how your institution can leverage GEO to not only stay ahead but lead the way in this new digital landscape. Read More

Introducing the InsightsEDU Echo Webinar Series

BY: Morgan Boeh March 12, 2025

Discover expert insights from InsightsEDU 2025 with the InsightsEDU Echo Webinar Series — a collection of impactful sessions designed to enhance your higher education marketing, recruitment, and enrollment strategies. Join us throughout March and April to gain practical takeaways from industry leaders Read More

What’s New at InsightsEDU 2025? Key Updates You Won’t Want to Miss

BY: Jesse Homan January 31, 2025

InsightsEDU 2025 features new sessions, expert insights, and networking opportunities designed for higher education marketing and enrollment professionals. Explore key updates and what to expect at this year’s conference. Read More

Four Benefits of Attending InsightsEDU

BY: Jesse Homan January 7, 2025

Discover the Top 4 Benefits of Attending InsightsEDU – the ultimate higher ed conference designed to empower professionals supporting Modern Learners. Read More

The Sky Is The 300 Character Limit: BlueSky, The Next Big Social Media Platform

BY: John Michael Szczepaniak November 26, 2024

Discover BlueSky's key features and benefits as an emerging social media platform with a decentralized structure and a strong focus on community engagement. Its innovative approach is reshaping digital communication and offers significant opportunities for institutions to enhance their social media strategies. Read More

Voices of Innovation: Meet InsightsEDU 2025 Featured Speakers

BY: Jesse Homan November 8, 2024

Get to know the featured speakers at InsightsEDU 2025, who are transforming higher education with strategies to enhance student engagement and success. Read More

10 Strategies to Attract and Enroll the Modern Learner

BY: Jesse Homan October 11, 2024

As the expectations of Modern Learners shift toward flexibility, career growth, and value, institutions must adapt to stay competitive. Uncover 10 powerful strategies to engage these students, build stronger connections, and implement a Unified Enrollment Strategy for sustained success. Read More

Defining the Modern Learner: A New Era in Higher Education 

BY: Jesse Homan September 11, 2024

Discover how the Modern Learner is transforming higher education by moving beyond traditional student categories to a more adaptable, career-focused approach. Learn key strategies for navigating these changes. Read More

Navigating the Uncertainty: TikTok Marketing in the Face of Potential Bans 

BY: Sarah Russell September 3, 2024

Learn how to adapt your TikTok marketing strategy in the face of potential changes and explore alternative options to reach your audience. Read More

Increase Student Enrollment with the eLearning Index

BY: Jesse Homan July 29, 2024

Increase student enrollment with data-driven insights from the eLearning Index, helping you fine-tune your higher education program offerings Read More

Chatbots in Higher Ed: Optimizing Website Interactions for Prospective Students

BY: Jennifer Ravey June 24, 2024

Instant access to information is becoming the new normal. The moment a question arises, the demand for an answer is immediate. AI-powered chatbots offer a powerful solution for meeting these demands and driving enrollment growth by providing instant support and information to prospective students. Read More

Seeing Past the Enrollment Cliff of 2025

BY: Jesse Homan April 4, 2024

While the anticipated sudden drop in the number of 18-year-olds entering college will have dramatic effects in 2025 for traditional undergraduate programs, the ramifications for programs that are online or serve non-traditional students will take a little longer to come into effect but are coming.  Read More

Highlights from the InsightsEDU 2024 Conference

BY: Jesse Homan March 1, 2024

Discover key takeaways and speaker insights from the inspiring InsightsEDU 2024 conference, focused on the success of career-ready learners in online programs. Save the date for next year's InsightsEDU 2025! Read More

AI-Ready SEO Strategies for Higher Education

BY: Jesse Homan February 28, 2024

Explore the potential of AI in SEO, from keyword research and content creation to personalization and voice search optimization. Learn how AI can help you craft high-quality content, personalize the student journey, and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing SEO landscape. Read More