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The Application with Allison TurcioBeyond the Buzz: Real Stories of DEI Impact in Higher EducationThis special cross-over episode features clips from Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO, Talking Tactics, and The Application with Allison Turcio. These discussions highlight the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education marketing. Through these carefully selected clips from several podcasts within The Enrollify Network, this episode illuminates the multifaceted approach needed to authentically represent and engage a diverse student body.Key takeaways include:The Importance of Diverse Leadership and Marketing: An engaging story from Jaime Hunt and Kevin Tyler reveals the impact of having openly gay and black leaders in higher education...2024-04-1738 min
Talking TacticsBeyond the Buzz: Real Stories of DEI Impact in Higher EducationThis special cross-over episode features clips from Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO, Talking Tactics, and The Application with Allison Turcio. These discussions highlight the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education marketing. Through these carefully selected clips from several podcasts within The Enrollify Network, this episode illuminates the multifaceted approach needed to authentically represent and engage a diverse student body.Key takeaways include:The Importance of Diverse Leadership and Marketing: An engaging story from Jaime Hunt and Kevin Tyler reveals the impact of having openly gay and black leaders in higher education...2024-04-1738 min
Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO — with Jaime HuntBeyond the Buzz: Real Stories of DEI Impact in Higher EducationThis special cross-over episode features clips from Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO, Talking Tactics, and The Application with Allison Turcio. These discussions highlight the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education marketing. Through these carefully selected clips from several podcasts within The Enrollify Network, this episode illuminates the multifaceted approach needed to authentically represent and engage a diverse student body.Key takeaways include:The Importance of Diverse Leadership and Marketing: An engaging story from Jaime Hunt and Kevin Tyler reveals the impact of having openly gay and black leaders in higher education...2024-04-1738 min
Higher Ed PulseBeyond Bricks and Clicks: Shaping the Future of Higher Ed MarketingIn this inaugural episode of the Higher Ed Pulse, co-hosts Mallory Willsea and Seth Odell cover two newsworthy topics from the past week of higher education marketing and enrollment management. First up, is the traditional college experience over? The hosts discuss how the Kansas Board of Regents allocated $16.5 million so Kansas universities could demolish old buildings to avoid $80 million in repairs. A recent article from Jeff Selingo hones in on the current trend: academic innovation, applying technology in teaching and credentialing and aligning with evolving student preferences and technological advancements.Then the hosts turn to a...2024-01-2916 minHigher Ed PulseA Roadmap for the Next Generation of Great Higher Ed Content MarketersIn this insightful episode of The Enrollify Podcast, Zach chats with Brian Piper, the Director of Content Strategy and Assessment at the University of Rochester, about his intriguing journey as a content marketer. The conversation kicks off with Brian sharing the captivating backstory of how he co-authored a book with renowned content marketing guru Joe Pulizzi. Known for his innovative approach in an industry not typically associated with cutting-edge content marketing, Brian discusses why he chooses to apply his progressive strategies in the higher education sector. He reflects on his recent content marketing endeavors, highlighting both the suc...2024-01-1845 minHigher Ed PulseLive from AMA: 10 Minutes of Hot Takes on Higher Ed MarketingIn this episode, Zach sits down with Aaron Blau of Primacy to chat for 10 minutes of hot takes on higher ed marketing. This episode was live recorded at AMA Higher Ed Marketing in Chicago in November 2023. Aaron Blau has over 13 years of work experience in various roles in education, marketing, and business development. Aaron is currently the VP of Education at Primacy.About The Enrollify Podcast NetworkThe Enrollify Podcast is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Our podc...2024-01-0410 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 184: Higher Ed Marketing Predictions for 2024In this final episode of The Enrollify Podcast in 2023, Gil Rogers from GR7 Marketing, Zach Busekrus of Enrollify, and Mallory Willsea, VP of Marketing at Element451 discuss their hottest takes on what higher ed marketing in 2024 will look like.Join this trio as they tackle provocative topics like the potential shift away from traditional marketing agencies due to an increase in AI literacy among higher ed marketing teams, the debated decline of video content, and the uncertain future of privacy-first marketing. Listen to their thoughts on hyper-personalization potentially backfiring on brands, the anticipated rise of n...2023-12-2152 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 183: Live from AMA: The Future of Organic Social in Higher EdIn this podcast episode of The Enrollify Podcast, recorded Live from AMA, Zach Busekrus sits down with Jenny Li Fowler, the Director of Social Media Strategy at MIT to discuss the future of organic social strategy in higher education.Jenny shares her experience and insights on organic social media, emphasizing its continued relevance despite perceptions that it's losing ground to paid strategies. She introduces her new book, Organic Social Media: How to Build Flourishing Online Communities, which focuses on transferring knowledge about social media strategy based on her experiences and learnings. In this episode, Zach an...2023-12-2023 minHigher Ed PulseIntroducing Generation AI: 2023, A Game-Changing Year In ReviewIntroducing Generation AI — the groundbreaking show designed exclusively for higher education professionals who are keen to navigate the dynamic world of Artificial Intelligence. Each episode delves into the most pressing AI topics, breaking down complex concepts into understandable, actionable insights.In this episode of The Enrollify Podcast, you’ll get a sneak peek of Generation AI’s first episode.Join hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla as they explore the year’s major milestones in artificial intelligence, their impact on education and work, and the emerging trends in prompt engineering and generative AI. From ChatGPT’...2023-12-1917 minThe Application with Allison TurcioUsing the Power Patience to Reengage Stop Out StudentsAccording to Pew Research, only 62% of students who start a degree or certificate program finish their program within six years. The story—and potential—of stop-out students is more relevant than ever. This episode delves into the need for multi-pronged, intentional communication strategies that resonate with the unique challenges and aspirations of stop-out students. It's not just about filling seats; it's about enriching the educational landscape with diverse perspectives and life experiences. Whether you're a seasoned higher ed marketer or an administrator looking to make a difference, this episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of why p...2023-12-1930 minConfessions of a Higher Ed CMO — with Jaime HuntEp. 42: Authentic Allyship: Crafting Campaigns that Support LGBTQIA+ Students Year-RoundLGBTQIA+ students, like all students, need to see themselves represented in university marketing materials. An inclusive marketing strategy ensures that these students feel welcomed and valued by the institution, which can be a deciding factor in their college selection process. In this episode, Jaime sits down with Kevin Tyler, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement at Simpson Scarborough, to discuss how to authentically market to LGBTQIA+ students and – perhaps even more importantly – how to ensure that LGBTQIA+ students feel supported on your campus. Takeaways for the episode include: Best practices for demonstrating a commitment to LGBTQIA+ students, facul...2023-12-151h 02Higher Ed PulseThe Education Marketing Playbook in 2024: Lessons and Ideas from Eric OlsenEric is a growth marketing executive with experience bringing several technology companies from launch to successful acquisition, through brand building, performance marketing, and high-touch customer engagement strategies. Eric currently serves as Senior Vice President of Marketing at Fusion Academy, building the world's most personalized schools. In this episode of The Enrollify Podcast, Eric and Zach discuss marketing leadership lessons that Eric has learned having worked in K-12, B2B, and Higher Education marketing contexts over the last 15 years.You can connect with Eric on LinkedIn here.About The Enrollify Podcast Network The E...2023-12-1446 minHigher Ed PulseLive from AMA: Hot Takes on Higher Ed BrandingIn this episode of The Enrollify Podcast, Zach Busekrus sits down with Joseph Master and Jamie Ceman (AMA Higher Ed's Marketer of the Year) from RW Jones Agency for a discussion on the future of branding in higher education. This episode was live recorded at the 2023 AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education in Chicago, Illinois. About The Enrollify Podcast Network The Enrollify Podcast is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the mont...2023-12-1220 minHigher Ed PulseLive from AMA: How ChatGPT Helps You Work Smarter, Not HarderIn this episode of The Enrollify Podcast, Zach Busekrus is joined by Devin Purgason, Executive Director of Marketing at Forsyth Technical Community College, for a discussion on leveraging Generative AI tools to work smarter and not harder. This episode was live recorded at the 2023 AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education.About the Enrollify Podcast Network The Enrollify Podcast is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a p...2023-12-0715 minThe Application with Allison TurcioHow Marketing Can Help Shape Employee CultureHave you been looking for ways to foster positive cultural change at your institution? This episode is for you. Our guest expert, Fredrick Martin highlights the pivotal role of employee culture in shaping a brand's reputation. The 'Great Resignation’ taught us not to wait on culture and employee experience—losing valuable talent puts your institution's brand at risk. Listen in for invaluable insights and practical steps that empower you, as a marketer, to lead cultural change within your institution, fostering a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient community.About the GuestFredrick holds the esteemed position of S...2023-12-0532 minHigher Ed PulseLive from AMA: Why Social Listening in Higher Ed Really MattersIn this episode of The Enrollify Podcast, Zach Busekrus is joined by Katlin Swisher from Campus Sonar and Lisa Baer from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, for a discussion on the importance of social listening in higher education. This episode was live recorded at the 2023 AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education.About the Enrollify Podcast Network The Enrollify Podcast is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and w...2023-12-0522 minConfessions of a Higher Ed CMO — with Jaime HuntEp. 41: More than Brand Police: University Licensing as a Revenue Generation PowerhouseLicensing is an often underappreciated yet crucial aspect of a university's marketing and brand strategy; however, it can be a powerful tool for brand reinforcement and revenue generation. In this episode, Jaime sits down with Brian Eubank, Executive Director of Licensing at Old Dominion University, to discuss how universities can extend their brand's reach far beyond campus borders. Takeaways from this episode include:Insights into how licensing can contribute to brand recognition and pride among students, alumni, and supportersGuidance on taking your licensing program to the next level through strategic partnershipsTips for staying current on emerging trends in...2023-12-011h 10Talking TacticsSpecial Release: Answering The Real Questions: Mallory Willsea’s Career-Making TacticAs a campus tour guide back in 2005, Mallory Willsea noticed students would ask very different questions when they were alone vs. when they were with their parents or in a group. When she graduated, Mallory started working in the admissions office just when digital was starting to happen. She remembered how differently students would behave when alone, so she came up with a tactic to let them ask anonymous questions using a form. The results? A ton more questions. Grateful students. Real opportunities for connection. And for Mallory? A career of customer-centric innovation that’s consistently been two...2023-11-2826 min
The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #208: Curt Merlau on Achieving Student Success Through Data IntegrationIn this episode, Curt Merlau joins Dustin to have a jam session around how leveraging data can positively impact student success. He discusses his work at Resultant supporting institutions with this work every day. They also explore why institutions need to create integrated tech stacks to optimize the full potential of their data. Curt Merlau helps education clients across the country achieve their missions, goals, and challenges. He has over nine years of experience in the education sector, ranging from teaching, outreach, data management, and sales to leadership, administration, and policy.Curt is passionate about im...2023-11-2236 minTalking TacticsSpecial Release: Taking the Campus Visit Online: Ashley Budd’s Career-Making TacticAbout the Enrollify Podcast Network: Talking Tactics is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam-packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Jeremy Tiers, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Jamie Gleason, a...2023-11-2131 minTalking TacticsSpecial Release: Engaging Students One-on-One At Scale: Allison Turcio’s Career-Making TacticAllison’s start in higher ed was as a writer at her college. In her role, she quickly realized the communications were not student-centered enough, and sought to become an expert on her audience to deliver hyper-personalized opportunities for engagement via the new CRM. The most immediate result? The students who had a one-on-one engagement with admissions were 2.4 more likely to enroll. The long-term results? A solid partnership between admissions and marketing, and increasing engagement throughout the years, and for Allison, a student-centricity thoroughline that has defined her focus throughout her career.About the Enrollify Podcast Network 2023-11-1429 minTalking TacticsSpecial Release: From Distracted To Engaged: Jon-Stephen Stansel’s Career-Making TacticIn 2008, Jon-Stephen Stansel was teaching English and noticed his students would pay more attention to their phones than the lecture. He wanted to reach them where they were, so he started trying to find ways to make their phones and social media a productive part of their classes. The rest is history. Today we know Jon-Stephen as THE social media authority in higher education, and it all started with a simple tactic. Listen to this conversation to see how his ingenious idea 15 years ago led him to where he is today. This Episode is Sponsored b...2023-11-0733 minTalking TacticsSpecial Release: Crafting Media Coverage: Carrie Phillips’ Career-Making TacticDive into a captivating chat with Carrie Phillips, the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at UA Little Rock. Back in 2008, starting as the Assistant Director of New Media at Arkansas Tech University, Carrie faced a media coverage challenge. When TV stations wouldn't visit their remote campus, she ingeniously produced and scripted her own footage, sending it directly to them. The result? Widespread local media attention and a surprise feature on the Today Show. This resourceful approach didn't just amplify their campus stories but also profoundly shaped Carrie's career: strengthening her strong on- and off-campus partnerships, leading her to speak...2023-10-3131 minTalking TacticsEp. 10: Ten Tactic Ideas to Boost Your EnrollmentFor the show’s season finale, several higher ed pros share their yet-to-be-tried or yet-to-be-popular tactic ideas for YOU to try! From a different way to train campus tour guides to how to use your alumni as walking billboards, get inspired by these simple ideas with potentially big results. This episode features these smart and resourceful folks from all over, with a combined 75 years of higher ed experience!Loren Bass, Strategist at Campus SonarSimon Fairbanks, Head of Student Recruitment Events at University of NottinghamMickey Baines, Partner at Kennedy & CompanyAshley Budd, Director of Advancement Marketing at...2023-10-1026 minTalking TacticsEp. 9: Amplifying your University’s Research Reputation with RedditMany research institutions have this same challenge: They want to be known for their research strengths but struggle to do this in a way that engages their non-academic audiences. Lucy Guest at the University of Warwick brings us a highly-effective, super low-resource tactic: share your academic research articles on Reddit. First, find the right community; second, post a recent, peer-reviewed article; third, watch the impressions, engagement (and upvotes!) roll in. This tactic not only gets you real interaction with your research, but can raise the academic profile of your university with prospective student audiences.This podcast is...2023-09-1924 minTalking TacticsEp. 8: Scale Down Your Viewbook for Bigger ImpactLess is more. A whole lot more. The University of Nottingham launched the world’s first micro-prospectus (aka mini-viewbook) last year. It may be tiny, but it is making a huge impact. It has allowed the university to reduce the time and complexities to produce this piece, create print pieces that better serve internal audiences and partners, deliver on the sustainability ambitions of their university, and reduce costs by 96%. Best of all, they have earned the praise of prospects, parents, and peers for their sustainable and innovative creation. Check out the University of Nottingham’s 2023 micro-prospectus here: https...2023-09-0531 minTalking TacticsEp. 7: Attracting Law Students on RedditAli Abel, senior manager of marketing and communications at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Law, saw a critical gap that needed to be filled: the online forum prospective law students had been using was moving to Reddit. She created an account for the law school and started answering questions and (softly) promoting events. With ramping up activity to 15 posts and 69 comments, 15% of the law school’s 130 incoming students in 2022 reported finding the school through Reddit.This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhanc...2023-08-2227 minHigher Ed PulseThe Future of Chatbots in the Era of AI — Live From The Engage SummitIn this episode, live recorded at Element451's Engage Summit, Zach sits down with Petar Djordjevic, Chief Technology Officer at Element451, for a conversation on taking your engagement strategies to the next level with the power of AI. Petar discusses how AI-driven chatbot solutions are transforming the way higher education institutions engage with students and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Element451’s BoltBot.BoltBot, powered by ChatGPT (GPT-4), empowers higher ed marketers and enrollment managers to achieve personalized communications at scale. Discover how Element customers are using BolBot to shift the paradigm from traditional hum...2023-08-1517 minHigher Ed PulseHow to Automate In-House Direct Admissions — Live from The Engage SummitIs your institution not a “fit” for the current direct admission vendor partnership opportunities? Could you have a population of student data that would allow you to create an “in-house” direct admissions program? In this power episode with Lenell Hahn, Director of Admission at Southeast Missouri State University, discover how she has led her team in leveraging Element451 to automate creating applications for their early college credit student population. Discover how SEMO used this idea to creatively bring the opportunity to hundreds of students already in their database.This Episode is Sponsored by our fri...2023-08-0816 minTalking TacticsEp. 6: Increase Your Webinar ROI With Prize DrawsCarrie Chambers, Director of Digital Strategy & Student Engagement at Butler University, shows us how to turn up engagement and conversions in online webinars using prize draws. Inspired by the popularity of Pearl Parties in the early pandemic days, she came up with an idea to host short info sessions, no slides, with prize draws every 4-5 minutes. The results are incredible: much more qualified leads and over four times more applications (and much lower investment in paid social!). This Episode is Brought to You By Our Friends at OlogieIn higher education, it’s a...2023-08-0819 minHigher Ed PulseEngage Summit Series — Optimizing Your Marketing for Student SuccessIn this power episode, join Zach and Jacquelyn Thompson, Ed.D. - Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, Florida State College at Jacksonville, for a discussion on how to hyper-segment and hyper-personalize the student experience for different student populations.Jacquelyn shares how she and her team have experimented with an array of communication strategies and tactics across a plethora of audience types to discern the marketing mix that works best for them.This Episode is Sponsored by our friends at Element451: Element451 is an advanced student engagement CRM, providing higher ed institutions with a...2023-08-0117 minTalking TacticsEp. 5: Grow Your Followers With Student StoriesGustavo Segui combined two foundational principles: 1) What systems are already in place that we could leverage? and 2) How do we make students the protagonists of their own stories? Find out how he accomplished both and as a result, tripled the International School of Curitiba’s followers and reach on Instagram simply by featuring students in their proudest moments.This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity.This episode is brought to you by o...2023-07-2524 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 160: How to Add Empathy to Your Comms Plans - Live From The Engage SummitWhen we build a communications calendar for enrollment, we start with: what do we need to tell them? Usually, it’s a long list of facts and accolades about our institutions, and some steps for them to take. We send this information over and over again, hoping for the best. Yet, how often do we stop and think: what emotions might be coming up for our students this time of year? What else is competing for their attention? What information is actually relevant to them right now?In this power episode, join Z...2023-07-2020 minHigher Ed PulseDesigning an Unforgettable Student Experience - Live From The Engage SummitHow do you stand out as a small, private college when you’re competing against a reputable university state system? You obsess over designing an unforgettable student experience — or at least that’s what Allison Turico, AVP of Enrollment and Marketing at Siena College and host of Enrollify’s The Application podcast thinks. In this episode, which was recorded live from The Engage Summit — a one-of-a-kind educational event hosted by Element451 this past June — Allison unpacks the specific ways she and her team are challenging conventional thinking as it pertains to attracting, engaging, and delighting the next generation of stu...2023-07-1817 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 155: Introducing "Talking Tactics" with Dayana Kibilds — a New Enrollify PodcastIn this episode, Zach chats with Dayan Kibilds about her new show, Talking Tactics. Tell me if this happens to you… any time you read an article, sign up for a webinar, or attend a conference, what you learn is inspiring. Yet, the strategies and results we see are often so thorough and so resource-intense, we have no idea how we could possibly do the same thing at our own institution.Here’s the thing… true success in enrollment is a combination of consistent, focused, manageable efforts. And that is what this podcast is all a...2023-06-0836 minThe Application with Allison TurcioEp. 14: The Underrated Role of Marketing in Equity & AccessOur guest for this episode is Day Kibilds, Strategy Director at Ologie. Join Day and Allison as they explore the impact of higher education marketing on equity and access. Get actionable tips to improve your marketing strategy and make information about college more accessible. Spoiler alert: Day and Allison also give permission to do something that every higher ed marketer secretly wants to do (you’ll have to listen to find out what!). This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency:DD Agency is a higher ed-specific mark...2023-02-2833 min