Blog: student recruitment

Convince Returning Adult Students to Enroll Again

BY: Travis Coufal October 18, 2022

Here’s how colleges and universities can enroll more returning adult students by crafting marketing messages that speak to what these students want and need. Read More

Phone-based Contact Getting Sent To Voicemail?

BY: Travis Coufal October 4, 2022

Phone calls are an effective way to contact potential students, but actually reaching students may be getting harder. Here’s why. Read More

The Data-Driven Approach To Help Higher Ed Meet Student Needs

BY: Carol Aslanian January 27, 2022

Targeted data can inform decisions about programs, offerings, and marketing at a time of rapid change. If you’re relying on past wisdom, to make choices about your programs, sudden and subtle changes in student demands and preferences could take your program by surprise. 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

Boost Student Retention With Support Services

BY: Travis Coufal March 10, 2021

Student retention is the key to survival for many colleges and universities. It all starts with the right support to help students overcome their challenges and work toward their academic and personal goals. Read More

Texting Best Practices for College Admissions

BY: Travis Coufal October 28, 2020

Many colleges and universities have yet to consider how texting could fit into their overall communication strategy. But innovative schools are starting to explore the benefits of texting for recruitment. Read More

Optimize Facebook Ads for Better Higher Ed Marketing

BY: Jarad Petroske February 28, 2019

Have you ever boosted a Facebook post only to be let down by the results? You found your audience, had great ad creative, set aside a reasonable budget, but the ad still under-performed. For too ... Read More

How to Make your College Irresistible on Social Media

BY: Emma Rose September 24, 2018

On social, you’re not intruding on students when they’re reading an article or watching a funny video. Instead, they come looking for you. As a result, your messages feel helpful instead of pushy or “salesy” ... Read More

4 Top Questions about Contact Strategies for Higher Education Prospects – Part 1

BY: Chris Gilmore May 9, 2018

Missed our webinar on higher education contact strategy – or do you want to see it again? View it here now! Post-webinar, our audience asked lots of thought-provoking questions about contact strategy. Now, we give ... Read More