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

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

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

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

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

Build Stronger Relationships Through Training

BY: Emma Rose April 16, 2020

In a competitive higher education market, properly trained enrollment counselors can have a significant impact on your enrollments. Students expect counselors to help them choose the right education opportunities and to help them understand the ... 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