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Higher Ed PulsePulse Check: Finding Your Why — Part 4In this episode, Jaime Hunt emphasizes the need for those in higher ed adjacent roles to stay connected to the mission of higher education and offers advice on finding fulfillment and making a broader impact.Key points/takeaways include:Higher ed marketing is essential to conveying the value of education to students and society.Higher education needs to be saved, and each of us - internal and external - can play an important roleExternal partners can help solve institutional problems, freeing campus leaders to focus on their day-to-day responsibilities.Professionals in the higher education adjacent sector...2024-08-2928 minHigher 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 min
Confessions 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 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 10
Talking 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 minHigher Ed PulseEpisode #176: Why Higher Ed Marketers Should Care about AI LiteracyIn this episode of The Enrollify Podcast, Zach sits down with Bart Caylor, Founder of Caylor Solutions — an education marketing agency in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bart is one of the most respected and consistent voices in the higher education marketing and enrollment management circles. In this episode, Zach and Bart discuss the importance of AI literacy in higher education and how marketers and admissions professionals can leverage generative AI tools to attract the next generations of students more efficiently and effectively. To learn more about Bart’s work, be sure to check out Caylor Solutions. And, if you’re...2023-11-1652 minHigher Ed PulseTakeaways from OpenAI's DevDay for Higher Ed MarketersIn this episode, Zach is joined by Ardis Kadiu, Founder and CEO of Element451 for a conversation on the most important takeaways for higher education marketers and admissions professionals from OpenAI's first-ever DevDay. Coming to AMA in Chicago next week? We're hosting a happy hour and would love to see you there! 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 go...2023-11-1032 minHigher Ed PulseHow to Transform a 100 Year Old University into a Boutique Graduate SchoolIn this episode of The Enrollify Podcast, you’ll meet Kurt Allen, Vice President for Marketing and Communications at Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont, California — an institution founded in 1851 that became the first college for women in California and the first Catholic University to offer women a chance to earn a bachelor’s degree.In 2021 Notre Dame de Namur University closed its undergraduate programs, but many mistakenly thought this meant that this institution, a pillar of the community founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, had closed its doors completely.However, Notre Dame de...2023-11-0946 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 172: What Higher Ed Gets Wrong About Storytelling — And How to Fix ItIn this episode conversation, Zach chats with John Azoni, Founder and CEO of Unvelid — a video production agency serving higher education — and host of Higher Ed Storytelling University — about what marketers get wrong when it comes to storytelling.Zach and John discuss:Why marketing and storytelling are not necessarily two sides of the same coinHow to set up an interview environment that is conducive to capturing great contentThings you should never ask in an interviewWhy higher ed marketers should care about creating Instagrammable momentsWhat higher ed marketers can learn from Love is BlindAnd so much more!If you...2023-11-021h 01Higher Ed PulseEp. 171: The Death of Marketing Campaigns and Life After Social MediaIn this exciting conversation, Zach chats with Kyle Campbell, Founder and CEO of Education Marketer, about why marketing campaigns no longer matter and what student recruitment in a post social media world might look like.Zach and Kyle also riff on:The pros of LinkedIn’s algorithm as opposed to those of other social networksWhy higher ed should invest more in long-form contentHow to think differently about telling student storiesWhat higher ed marketers can learn from influencers about email marketingAnd so much more!If you’re not already following Kyle on LinkedIn, you can do so h...2023-10-2657 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 170: How to Reduce Friction Between Marketing and IT in Higher EdIn this episode you’ll meet Chase Williams, Co-Founder and CEO of Pathify — an innovative higher ed engagement hub that puts students at the center of their college journey.Zach and Chase discuss why there’s so much friction in university technology stacks and what strategies and tactics can be put into place to reduce that friction and create a more integrated, student-friendly experience. Chase explains why he believes the future of education technology will be highly integrated and that each department, perhaps each individual, will be able to use the tools they want to accompli...2023-10-1238 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 169: Should University Brands Be Franchised? (And Other Exciting Ideas with Steve Kerge of Spark451)In this episode, Zach Busekrus sits down with Steve Kerge Co-founder of Spark451 & Jenzabar Vice President, Enrollment Marketing for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of enrollment management, marketing and communications, and higher education as a whole. For more than 20 years, Steve worked in enrollment management for Adelphi University, NYU Polytechnic, Hofstra University, and NYIT. In fact, his strategic leadership at NYIT helped raise freshman enrollment by as much as 25 percent.In this conversation, Zach and Steve riff on how the enrollment management and marketing and communications units of the future should be structured, what h...2023-10-0549 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 168: What Higher Ed Needs from the Next Generation of MarketersIn this dynamic conversation, Zach sits down with Jaime Hunt, the Chief Marketing Officer at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia and the host of Enrollify’s Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO podcast. Zach and Jaime explore how higher education as an industry is doing at preparing marketers to become CMOs, what marketing as a strategic unit on campus should and should not be held accountable to, and lessons Jaime has learned after interviewing dozens of the industry’s most innovative marketing leaders on her podcast. This Episode is Sponsored by PathifyM...2023-09-2850 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 167: The Past, Present, and Future of Advancement Marketing in Higher EdIn this episode, Zach sits down with Ashley Budd, a marketing director at Cornell University, to discuss the past, present, and future of Advancement Marketing in Higher Education. Ashley revisits the early days of working in marketing and communications and recounts how she had to secure the social handles on Facebook and Instagram for the Rochester Institute of Technology, and also unpacks:What it’s like raising money at an Ivy Leage schoolHow marketing and communication strategies with alumni and donors need to be reimaginedSome ideas she has for creating more meaningful relationships with students before they...2023-09-2146 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 166: What Disruptive Marketing in Higher Education Should Actually Look LikeIn this episode, Zach sits down with Tony Fraga, CEO of DD Agency, live at DD Agency’s biannual retreat, DevDays, to discuss the future of marketing leadership, trends in higher ed marketing worth paying attention to (and those trends NOT with paying attention to).Furthermore, the duo discusses what it means to be a disruptor in the context of marketing today, why SEO matters today more than ever before for colleges and universities, and the skillsets Tony believes will be crucial for marketers to attain — or further develop — in the next couple of years. This...2023-09-1450 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 165: The Future of Marketing Leadership in Higher EdIn this episode, Zach sits down with Gil Rogers, founder of GR7 Marketing, a higher ed consultancy, to discuss how leaders in higher education marketing can best prepare themselves and their teams for the future of attracting, engaging, and delighting the next generations of students. In this dynamic conversation, discover what Gil thinks about:The future of marketing leadership in higher ed The benefits of fractional teams vs. agencies The rise of higher ed marketing influencers (as a talent acquisition play)His hottest takes on marketing and enrollment strategies right nowYou can connect with Gil...2023-08-3142 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 164: Why It’s Time for Higher Ed to Take More Marketing RisksAbout the Episode: In this episode, Zach sits down with Nate Jorgensen, Senior Director of Strategic Academic Marketing and Communications at Miami University, to chat about why it’s time for higher ed to take more marketing risks.In this dynamic conversation, discover what Nate thinks higher ed marketers can do to be bolder with their messaging and communications to attract the next generations of right-fit students to their campuses. Hear what ingredients Nate believes are necessary to craft the perfect student story, why he’s so bullish on student podcasting as an enroll...2023-08-2455 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 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 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 PulseThe Future of AI in Higher Ed Marketing w/ Ardis Kadiu — Live from The Engage SummitDiscover what's new and next in higher ed marketing with the revolution AI is bringing about by streaming this episode featuring Element451's CEO, Ardis Kadiu. Ardis and Zach discuss the present and future of AI in enrollment marketing and offer practical ideas for how enrollment managers and higher ed marketing professionals can begin to familiarize themselves with agents like ChatGPT and Bard. This episode was recorded live from The Engage Summit — a one-of-a-kind educational event hosted by Element451 this past June. This Episode is Sponsored by our friends at Element451: Elemen...2023-07-1323 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 157: Why Higher Ed Marketers Should Care WAY More about DesignIn this episode, Zach (Founder of Enrollify) and Joel Goodman (Founder of Bravery) discuss the current state of design in higher education marketing and share ideas for how institutions of all shapes and sizes can “level up” their UX/UI game.The duo discusses:How to convince leadership to invest in great UX/UIHow to strike the balance between aesthetics and functionality in higher ed websitesThe need for user experience design to extend beyond the digital space into the physical worldJoel’s framework for “Hospitable Design” and what this means for marketers, admissions officers, and student affairs co...2023-07-0652 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 156: Why Higher Ed Marketers Should Care More About PodcastsIn this engaging and enlightening episode, Zach (Founder of Enrollify) and Pat (Growth Manager at Enrollify) explore why higher education marketers should pay closer attention to the power of podcasts as a dynamic marketing and recruitment channel. With a touch of sophistication and a dash of wit, we dive into the various benefits that podcasting can offer to those in the higher ed industry.Firstly, we uncover the remarkable potential of podcasts as a platform to showcase thought leadership. By appearing on niche shows, higher ed marketers can establish themselves as industry experts and create a lasting...2023-06-1548 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 minHigher Ed PulseEP. 154: Why Higher Ed Marketers Need to Become Great Prompt EngineersRegister for Element’s Engage SummitIn this episode, Zach and Mallory discuss the importance of prompt engineering in higher education. They argue that prompt engineering is a valuable skill that can help higher education professionals save time and improve their content. They also discuss the challenges of prompt engineering and offer tips for how to get started.Prompt engineering is the process of creating prompts that are clear, concise, and effective. A good prompt will provide enough information for a language model to generate high-quality content, but it will also be specific enough to pr...2023-06-0137 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 153: Introducing "I Wanna Work There!" with Eddie Francis — a New Enrollify PodcastIn this episode, Zach chats with Eddie Francis about his new show, I Wanna Work There!No matter the institution, company, or organization, everyone wants to find the best talent, and everyone wants to keep their best talent. Higher education is no different. Eddie Francis has worked in both talent acquisition and higher ed marketing. On this podcast, he explores ways to create a great experience for faculty and staff on your campus. Because, in education, a great employee experience equals a great student experience. And who doesn’t want that?You can exp...2023-05-2535 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 152: What if Colleges Recruited Creators Like They Do Athletes? Higher Education Content Marketing 3.0Looking for insights on how higher education can better leverage their students as content creators? Look no further than this podcast episode featuring Dan Sanchez, the Director of Inbound Marketing at Element451.In Episode 152 of The Enrollify Podcast, Zach and Dan discuss the evolution of content marketing and how it applies to the world of higher education. He shares strategies for schools to maximize their students' potential as creators and even speculates on what might happen if colleges started recruiting creators like they do athletes.But the conversation doesn't stop there. Dan also dives into...2023-04-2055 min
Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO — with Jaime HuntEp. 25: Get Ahead of the Curve: Future Proof Your Marketing Strategy with AIIn this episode, Jaime and Mallory Willsea make a case for artificial intelligence (AI) as the next disruptor in marketing – a phenomenon both believe rivals social media and the Internet in terms of its potential impact on marketing. The focus of the episode is on ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model that can be harnessed by marketers to save time in content creation and to create more effective customer service chatbots. Takeaways from this episode include:A deeper understanding of ChatGPT and how it worksIdeas for how to integrate AI tools like ChatGPT into your marketing workflowTips – and s...2023-04-141h 02Higher Ed PulseEp. 63: The MOST Fanatical of Fridays: Mickey and Shane Go RogueBefore every episode, Mickey and Shane discuss topics and agree on what they want to discuss during their time. This week, all hell breaks loose… The agreed-upon topic was turning students into influencers for your institution, but the conversation immediately diverted to reporting, the tools needed to truly report well, and what the action items are for schools looking to increase automation and data without spending thousands of additional hours. About the Enrollify Podcast NetworkFanatical Fridays is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are yo...2023-04-1438 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 151: How to Know When It’s Time to Bring Your Marketing In-HouseIn Episode 151 of the Enrollify Podcast, Zach Busekrus interviews Shane Baglini, Director of Marketing at Muhlenberg College.Shane shared some remarkably valuable insights around the state of graduate program marketing including and shared details about how he and his team are differentiating their spend and communications strategy.Shane discusses why Muhlenberg College decided to fire their agency and bring their digital marketing efforts in-house, how Muhlenberg College uses keyword research to inform the positioning of their graduate programs (even when they can't change the name of the program itself), and how Muhlenberg College differentiates itself...2023-04-1347 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 150: How to Design a Multi-Sensory Higher Ed Marketing and Student Recruitment StrategyIn this episode you’ll meet Troy Brown — Vice President, Director of Recruitment, Enrollment & Marketing at University of West Los Angeles.Troy Brown is a Los Angeles native and was awarded a tuition scholarship to play basketball at the prestigious Moorehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing.In the episode of The Enrollify Podcast Zach and Troy discuss how niche colleges can use the power of multi-sensory marketing to create truly unique marketing, recruitment, and student life experiences.Troy also shares vulnerably about a car acci...2023-03-3042 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 149: How to Use AI to Analyze Your Data and Get More out of Your Higher Ed CRMWelcome to The Higher Ed Marketer’s Guide to ChatGPT and Generative AI — a special 4-part podcast series brought to you by Enrollify and Element451 and hosted by Ardis Kadiu, Founder and CEO of Element451 and yours truly, Zach Busekrus from Enrollify. Over the next four weeks, we’re taking a deep dive into the past, present, and future of the role that Artificial Intelligence plays in higher education marketing and student recruitment. In Episode 4, Ardis and Zach are joined by Element’s Chief Technology Officer, Petar Djordjevic for a conversation on how Element is using AI t...2023-03-2350 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 148: What Higher Ed Marketers Can Learn From How the World's Best Agencies are Leveraging AIWelcome to The Higher Ed Marketer’s Guide to ChatGPT and Generative AI — a special 4-part podcast series brought to you by Enrollify and Element451 and hosted by Ardis Kadiu, Founder and CEO of Element451 and yours truly, Zach Busekrus from Enrollify. Over the next four weeks, we’re taking a deep dive into the past, present, and future of the role that Artificial Intelligence plays in higher education marketing and student recruitment. In Episode 3, Ardis and Zach are joined by JC Bonilla, Element451 Board Member and the Chief Data Officer at Vayner Media, for a conver...2023-03-1653 min
Higher Ed PulseFanatical Friday's Ep. 61: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck With Video in 2023Video. Video. Video. You’ve heard it plenty and will likely keep hearing about it for quite some time. In this episode of Fanatical Fridays, Mickey and Shane explore how to first get started with video and ensure that you’re getting the most bang for your buck. Whether it’s your first time thinking about producing a video or you’re a seasoned vet, there’s plenty in this episode to help you grow and expand your offerings. About the Enrollify Podcast NetworkFanatical Fridays is a part of the Enrollify Pod...2023-03-1040 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 147: How Higher Ed Can Leverage ChatGPT for Marketing and Student RecruitmentWelcome to The Higher Ed Marketer’s Guide to ChatGPT and Generative AI — a special 4-part podcast series brought to you by Enrollify and Element451 and hosted by Ardis Kadiu, Founder and CEO of Element451 and yours truly, Zach Busekrus from Enrollify. Over the next four weeks, we’re taking a deep dive into the past, present, and future of the role that Artificial Intelligence plays in higher education marketing and student recruitment. In Episode 2, Ardis and Zach use ChatGPT in real time to brainstorm marketing and admissions campaign ideas for colleges and universities. You’ll learn:2023-03-0945 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 146: What Exactly is ChatGPT and Why Should Higher Ed Marketers and Enrollment Managers Care About It?Welcome to The Higher Ed Marketer’s Guide to ChatGPT and Generative AI — a special podcast series brought to you by Enrollify and Element451 and hosted by Ardis Kadiu, Founder and CEO of Element451 and yours truly, Zach Busekrus from Enrollify. Over the next four weeks, we’re taking a deep dive into the past, present, and future of the role that Artificial Intelligence plays in higher education marketing and student recruitment. In Episode 1 you’ll get a crash course on what ChatGPT is and why higher ed marketers and enrollment managers should care about this revol...2023-03-0247 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 145: Introducing Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager — Hosted by Callie GoodwinExciting news! Enrollify is proud to announce the launch of another podcast on our network — Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager.This show is hosted by the incredible Callie Goodwin. Callie has worked in higher ed social media for her entire career. Today, she works as a social strategist at ZeeMee, consults with higher ed institutions on their social strategies, and runs her own popular social accounts built around her side hustle, Sparks of Joy (check out her TikTok!).This show will serve as a creative, uplifting, and inspirational space for anyone who works...2023-02-2634 min
Higher Ed PulseFanatical Friday's Ep. 60: Ep. 60: Getting Started With VR in Higher Ed MarketingVirtual reality is becoming increasingly popular and not just for the uber-tech-savvy crowd – its adoption has increased dramatically in recent years and it’s time you start thinking about how it can be woven into your recruitment and retention strategies. If you’re wondering how to get started, what types of ways it could be used for prospective and current students, and how it will impact the future of student engagement then tune in to this episode of Fanatical Fridays! This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency:DD Agen...2023-02-2430 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 144: Introducing The Pivot — A No BS Podcast for Enrollment MarketersBuckle up, folks! Enrollify is proud to announce its newest podcast, The Pivot — a show for the enrollment marketer looking for marketing strategies and tactics that don’t take years and bucco bucks to implement.Join Tony Fraga and Jamie Gleason — marketing scientists at DD Agency — every other week for an engaging conversation on what you and your team can do NOW to impact marketing and enrollment goals.The Pivot is facilitated by Shane Kehl, Chief Edutainment Officer at Enrollify. Subscribe to The Pivot here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode...2023-02-2038 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 143: Introducing Season 2 of The Application — with Allison TurcioIntroducing Season 2 of The Application — an Enrollify Podcast hosted by Allison Turcio.Allison is the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Siena College, as well as an Instructor of Marketing at Siena College. She leads college-wide marketing, market research, and enrollment communications efforts, and also works as a marketing consultant teaching digital and social media marketing courses. If you're a higher ed marketer or admissions professional looking for: Tips, tricks, and industry secrets to optimize student recruitment and enhance the student experience. Consumer data and marketing best practices Actionable takeaways Then yo...2023-02-1337 min
Higher Ed PulseFanatical Friday's Ep. 59: What Questions Should You Be Asking Your Vendors?Working with vendors is often time a huge value-add to your institution, but that’s really only if you know what you want, what questions you should be asking, and how to measure that vendor support against your larger institutional goals. If you work with a vendor but find yourself a little “lost” when it comes to strategy, reporting, or optimization, the questions we discuss could help you turn that partnership into one that thrives rather than just exists. This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency:DD Agency...2023-02-1048 minHigher Ed PulseWe Acquired a Podcast! Discover the Next Chapter of The Higher Ed Geek PodcastExciting news! Enrollify has acquired The Higher Ed Geek podcast hosted by the incredible Dustin Ramsdell. The Higher Ed Geek Podcast explores all of the nuances of higher education with a focus on innovative technology and practices from professionals all across the country.Follow and subscribe to the show here or wherever you get your podcasts. Past episodes feature some of the most renowned thinkers, innovators, and leaders in and around higher education. Check out some of the show’s most recent episodes below:Episode #174: Will Patch on Digital Enrollment and Marketing Trend...2023-02-0938 min
Higher Ed PulseFanatical Friday's Ep. 58: How to Strategize and Execute a Successful ChatbotChatbots are sometimes misunderstood – luckily they’re emotionless – but in this episode, Shane and Mickey look to shed light on how to think about, set up, and integrate your chatbot to make it work FOR you. Whether you’re shopping for different software or looking to optimize your existing bot, this episode is sure to help you make smart, intentional next steps.Fanatical Fridays is brought to you by Enrollify. Enrollify is where higher ed comes to learn new marketing skills, discover new software and services, network with the best minds, and find their next gig. ...2023-01-2739 min
Higher Ed PulseFanatical Friday's Ep. 57: Every Recruitment Strategy Needs a Pumpkin Spice LatteIt’s that time again… Pumpkin Spice Latte season! Everyone loves a good PSL; they’re seasonal, highly coveted, and widely sought after. Do you have a recruitment campaign that you would consider your Pumpkin Spice Latte? Shane and Mickey break down a few ideas of what your PSL could be, how you could implement it, and even how you could use the materials from that campaign for future marketing efforts throughout the year. About Fanatical Friday'sFanatical Fridays is brought to you by Enrollify. Enrollify is where higher ed comes to learn n...2023-01-1339 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 141: Was Leaving Higher Ed Worth It? Chapter 3 with Natalie SuraceThe Great Resignation has hit higher ed with full force. Once a month for the next few months, we’ll feature individuals who have left higher ed to work in a higher ed adjacent role (think a marketing agency, edtech company, or consultancy). In Chapter 3 we feature Natalie Surace — a marketing strategist at VisionPoint Marketing who recently left her job as a Digital Marketing and Communications Manager at the Rochester Institute of Technology.Connect with Natalie on LinkedInThe Enrollify Podcast is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podca...2022-12-2239 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 140: Was Leaving Higher Ed Worth It? Chapter 2 with Stacy SnowThe Great Resignation has hit higher ed with full force. Once a month for the next few months, we’ll feature individuals who have left higher ed to work in a higher ed adjacent role (think a marketing agency, edtech company, or consultancy). In Chapter 2 we feature Stacy Snow — a Principal at Kennedy & Company Education Strategies who recently left her job as the Director of Marketing for Mizzou Online at the University of Missouri.Connect with Stacy on LinkedInThe Enrollify Podcast is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this...2022-12-1544 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 139: How to Build and Scale a Student Ambassador Program That Increases EnrollmentThis is the fourth and final episode in a special 4-part series between Enrollify and Unibuddy. Join Zach Busekrus, Founder of Enrollify, and Nina Bilimoria Angelo, CMO at Unibuddy, for an extended conversation around the insights garnered from Unibuddy’s latest higher education pulse reports.Unibuddy surveyed over 1,200 prospective college students about their journey to college and close to 1,000 higher education administrators about how they plan to recruit these students. Access the reports, connect with Nina, and learn more about Unibuddy below.In this episode, Zach and Nina are also joined by Lauren Black the Dir...2022-12-0848 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 138: What Higher Ed Needs to Understand About Gen-Z’s Entrepreneurial SpiritThis is the third episode in a special 4-part series between Enrollify and Unibuddy. Join Zach Busekrus, Founder of Enrollify, and Nina Bilimoria Angelo, CMO at Unibuddy, for an extended conversation around the insights garnered from Unibuddy’s latest higher education pulse reports.Unibuddy surveyed over 1,200 prospective college students about their journey to college and close to 1,000 higher education administrators about how they plan to recruit these students. Access the reports, connect with Nina, and learn more about Unibuddy below.The Next Generation of Student Recruitment (Higher Ed Admin’s Report)The Gen Z Jou...2022-12-0641 min
Higher Ed PulseHere Are the 3 Key Ingredients for Texting Prospective StudentsTo text or not to text? That is the question. Actually, after some discussion, we decided that it’s not the first question you should be asking yourselves. Texting is another layer of your recruitment strategy and should be weaved into the fold, not seen as a tactic you need to utilize just because others are. Tune in and see how Shane and Mickey would first approach texting, what the tool must be able to do, and how it can be used to hyper-personalize a prospective student’s journey to enrollment. Fanatical Fridays is brought to you...2022-12-0239 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 137: Why Higher Ed Needs Better Parent Engagement StrategiesFrom impacting enrollment, to student success, to annual giving, keeping parents effectively engaged has proven to be critical for colleges and universities looking to better support their institutional goals. On this week’s episode of The Enrollify Podcast, Zach sits down with Dave Becker, founder and CEO of CampusESP, to discuss how colleges and universities can better incorporate parents into the enrollment marketing mix. Connect with Dave on LinkedInLearn more about CampusESPThe Enrollify Podcast is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’...2022-11-2945 min
Higher Ed PulseThe Modern Student Ep. 4: The Future of Tech in Higher EdIn the final installment of the Modern Student, Zach and Jeff take a deep dive into how institutions can reduce the complexity of their digital experience, DXP's , and explore the future of technology in higher ed. About the SeriesThe Modern Student is a special podcast series in collaboration with Squiz, exploring how technology is revolutionizing higher ed and engaging students. Squiz is a technology company that is revolutionizing the way higher ed builds digital experiences for its constituents. The Modern Student is hosted by Enrollify Founder, Zach Busekrus and Jeff Dil...2022-11-2940 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 136: Here’s What 798 Enrollment & Marketing Professionals Said About Recruiting Gen-ZThis is the second episode in a special 4-part series between Enrollify and Unibuddy. Join Zach Busekrus, Founder of Enrollify, and Nina Bilimoria Angelo, CMO at Unibuddy, for an extended conversation around the insights garnered from Unibuddy’s latest higher education pulse reports.Unibuddy surveyed over 1,200 prospective college students about their journey to college and close to 1,000 higher education administrators about how they plan to recruit these students. Access the reports, connect with Nina, and learn more about Unibuddy below.The Next Generation of Student Recruitment (Higher Ed Admin’s Report)The Gen Z Jou...2022-11-2250 min
Higher Ed PulseFanatical Fridays Ep. 55: Fire Bullets, Then CannonballsThe need for testing is widely accepted, but what does “testing” mean in today’s landscape? In this week’s episode, Mickey, Zach, and a new co-host, Shane, discuss Jim Collins’ “fire bullets, then cannonballs” method. This method, outlined in his book Great by Choice, details the importance of measurement and calibration as it pertains to testing. What does this mean for student recruitment efforts? Come find out! You can connect with Zach on LinkedIn or Twitter, Mickey on LinkedIn, and Shane on LinkedIn or Twitter. This week’s episode is brought to you by Goodkind - a...2022-11-1828 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 135: Here’s What 1,261 Students Said About Their Journey to CollegeThis is the first episode in a special 4-part series between Enrollify and Unibuddy. Join Zach Busekrus, Founder of Enrollify, and Nina Bilimoria Angelo, CMO at Unibuddy, for an extended conversation around the insights garnered from Unibuddy’s latest higher education pulse reports.Unibuddy surveyed over 1,200 prospective college students about their journey to college and close to 1,000 higher education administrators about how they plan to recruit these students. Access the reports, connect with Nina, and learn more about Unibuddy below.The Next Generation of Student Recruitment (Higher Ed Admin’s Report)The Gen Z Jou...2022-11-1751 min
Higher Ed PulseBreaking Down Silos - Why Marketing and IT in Higher Ed Need Each Other to ThriveOn episode 3 of The Modern Student, Zach and Jeff discuss how technology can help you develop a stronger enrollment plan and the value of having unified marketing and IT departments. About the SeriesThe Modern Student is a special podcast series in collaboration with Squiz, exploring how technology is revolutionizing higher ed and engaging students. Squiz is a technology company that is revolutionizing the way higher ed builds digital experiences for its constituents. The Modern Student is hosted by Enrollify Founder, Zach Busekrus and Jeff Dillon, a senior consultant at S...2022-11-1540 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 134: Exploring Higher Ed’s DEI Marketing Gaps: Why Universities Need to Be More Inclusive of the Disability CommunityOn this week’s episode, Zach sits down with Ryan Wilson. Ryan is the founder of Team Trust Productions, which is a media company that specializes in creating inclusive content featuring individuals with disabilities. In the episode the two discuss:How brands can work to be more inclusive of persons with disabilitiesHow brands can strike the appropriate balance of being inclusive without being exploitiveHow colleges and universities can do a better job at showcasing the stories of students with disabilities in their communityLearn more about Team Trust ProductionsConnect with Ryan on Lin...2022-11-1044 min
Higher Ed PulseBrand Camp Ep. 4: How to Audit Your Brand Values — And Augment Your Brand Positioning AccordinglyIn the final installment of Brand Camp, Zach and Ian discuss core values and put a bow on understanding the Brand Manifesto framework. Key takeaways from this episode include: How core values fit into the Brand Manifesto frameworkWhy it is important for brands to articulate their values How leaders can assess whether or not their brand values are "working" as intendedUnderstanding "identity based branding"How/Where to use your Mission, Vision and Values About the Series: Brand Camp is a special podcast series on why brand manifestos matter in higher education and how to cr...2022-11-0839 minHigher Ed PulseEp. 133: Was Leaving Higher Ed Worth It? Chapter 1 with Carrie BarnettThe Great Resignation has hit higher ed with full force. Once a month for the next few months, we’ll feature individuals who have left higher ed to work in a higher ed adjacent role (think a marketing agency, edtech company, or consultancy). In Chapter 1 we feature Carrie Barnett — a content marketer at SimpsonScarborough who recently left her job at California Lutheran University as the Director of Advancement Marketing and Digital Philanthropy. Connect with Carrie on TwitterThe Enrollify Podcast is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances...2022-11-0341 min
Higher Ed PulseThe Modern Student Ep. 2: How to Find and Engage New Student PopulationsOn this episode of The Modern Student, Zach Busekrus and co-host Jeff Dillon unpack how new technology can help institutions better recruit and engage the next generation of students. This episode explores what is holding schools back and what tools are available when it comes to attracting the modern student and nurturing them through their enrollment journey. About the SeriesThe Modern Student is a special podcast series in collaboration with Squiz, exploring how technology is revolutionizing higher ed and engaging students. Squiz is a technology company that is revolutionizing the way...2022-11-0248 min
Higher Ed PulseBrand Camp Episode 3: Why Vision Statements are Crucial for Higher Ed MarketingOn episode three of Band Camp, Zach and Ian explore the purpose and value of vision statements. The pair discuss how to create a meaningful vision statement and where it fits into your overall brand manifesto alongside your mission statement and core values. This episode is sponsored by UNINCORPORATED (UN) - a higher education agency committed to building awareness, growing enrollment, and launching programs for universities. They believe that education is the primary means of ascension in society, so they use their expertise to help colleges and universities recruit and train the next generation. They wo...2022-10-2543 min
Higher Ed PulseThe Modern Student Episode 1: How the Modern Student is Shaping the Future of EducationIn episode one of The Modern Student, Enrollify Founder Zach Busekrus and Jeff Dillon of Squiz, discuss the modern college student and how their relationship with technology is shaping the future of higher education. The modern student has always had technology as a part of their lives, and their education should be no exception. They come from a world of on-demand services, instant information and social media. Personalization in the user experience is something that is just expected from them at this point. This episode explores how institutions are currently, or should be, utilizing technology to...2022-10-1948 min
Higher Ed PulseThe Brewstorm Episode 10: The First School to Use YouTube Shorts Like This Will Boom in PopularityIf you're like Zach, you may have never even clicked on a YouTube Short before. But in this week's episode, we break down how YouTube Shorts complement your YouTube channel and could even help you grow a massive following. Tune in to hear what these three think is the golden ticket for awareness generation on YouTube Shorts. This episode is brought to you by Doubletake - Doubletake is a team of experts in swag for higher education. From acceptance packages, to prospective student mailers, to admitted students gifts, to admissions fair takeaways, to branded student car...2022-10-1938 min
Higher Ed PulseBrand Camp Episode 2: How to Craft a Mission Statement for Your School That Doesn’t SuckOn episode two of Brand Camp Zach and Ian get into the nitty gritty of how to create a killer mission statement.Takeaways from this episode include: Defining the purpose of a mission statementsWhat makes a great mission statement (and a bad one)How to write a mission statement from scratch that doesn't suckHow to audit your mission statement and decide if it needs to be improvedWho should be involved when crafting a mission statementAnd much more!About the Series: Brand Camp is made streamable by UNINCORPORATED - a higher education agency committed to...2022-10-1141 minHigher Ed PulseEpisode 132: Strategic Enrollment Management is Broken — Here Are Some Ideas on How to Fix It.In this hot-take-full conversation with Rob Biebly from Huron Consulting, Zach and Rob unpack the challenges and opportunities facing strategic enrollment managers in 2022. Rob and Zach chat about:The biggest challenges facing staff retention right nowThe disillusionment of institutional leaders around enrollment growth ratesWhy leaning into differentiation is the key to increasing enrollmentHow to think differently about program offerings and value propositions How to have productive conversations with leaders on smart goal developmentAnd much more! You can connect with Rob on LinkedIn here. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other...2022-10-0650 min
Higher Ed PulseThe Brewstorm Episode 9: Title This is What Your Institution Should Give Away for FREEEvery school gives away t-shirts and pens, but what would actually help you generate quality leads who are more likely to apply and enroll at your institution? Think through this with your team, see what’s feasible, and then execute! The Brewstorm is a video first podcast. Watch this episode on the Enrollify YouTube channel!This episode is brought to you by Doubletake - Doubletake is a team of experts in swag for higher education. From acceptance packages, to prospective student mailers, to admitted students gifts, to admissions fair takeaways, to branded student care...2022-09-2827 min
Higher Ed PulseBrand Camp Episode 1: Why Higher Ed Needs Better Brand ManifestosIn episode one of this special four part series on branding in higher ed, Zach and Ian Evenstar (founder and CEO of Unincorporated) unpack the importance of brand manifestos. This episode is chalked full of knowledge and advice for higher ed. Some key topics covered include… Defining brand in simple terms Exploring the core components of a brand manifesto Examining successful brands outside of and inside of higher edPresenting a framework for how folks should develop a brand manifestoBrand Camp is made streamable by Unincorporated - a higher education agency committed to building engagement, growin...2022-09-2748 minHigher Ed PulseEpisode 131: Hot Takes on Higher Ed Marketing with Ryan MorabitoIn this fast-paced conversation, Ryan and Zach discuss:How to build your personal brand as a higher ed marketer on LinkedInWhy marketing attribution in 2022 is still so damn hardThe pros of taking a channel-specific approach to your marketingWhat most schools get wrong about how to reach students in 2022And lots more!Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn here.Need help with branding? Connect with Ryan and the team at 5-degrees here!If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the mont...2022-09-2248 min
Higher Ed PulseThe Brewstorm Ep. 8: Why Higher Ed So Often Gets Video Wrong and What to Do About ItThis week, the guys discuss the real purpose of video, how it should be used to be most effective and efficient, and what separates a great video from another boring old trailer. With video moving from a nice-to-have to a need-to-have, this is an episode that’s definitely worth your time! If you would prefer to watch as these three brainstorm, discuss, and laugh, please head over to the Enrollify YouTube Channel and hit that Subscribe button today! This episode is brought to you by Doubletake - Doubletake is a team of experts in swag for...2022-09-1440 min
Higher Ed PulseThe Brewstorm Episode 7: Is TikTok Just Hype or Can It Actually Be Used to Recruit Students?We have hot takes galore this episode!The biggest one "TikTok for higher ed is just a hype train." Can it actually be used to recruit students? What should be measured? And what does it take to actually make good TikToks on a consistent basis? Check out this episode and give us your thoughts on the world of TikTok in the higher ed space. If you would prefer to watch as these three brainstorm, discuss, and laugh, please head over to the Enrollify YouTube Channel and hit that Subscribe button today! Thi...2022-09-0746 min
Higher Ed PulseThe Brewstorm Episode 6: A Platform to Increase Yield, School Affinity, and Alumni RelationsIn this episode of The Brewstorm, Shane, Dan, and Zach brainstorm what it would look like to flip the relationship between admitted students and admissions teams on its head. How do we make prospects feel wanted, increase school affinity, and level the playing field for all? Tune in!If you would prefer to watch as these three brainstorm, discuss, and laugh, please head over to the Enrollify YouTube Channel and hit that Subscribe button today! This episode is brought to you by Doubletake - Doubletake is a team of experts in swag for hi...2022-08-1740 minHigher Ed PulseEpisode 130: From the Desk of a New Higher Ed CMO — Meet Dr. Carrie PhillipsOn this episode of The Enrollify Podcast, Zach chats with Dr. Carrie Phillips — Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. From defining the role of the marketing office in higher ed, to the impending enrollment cliff, to the future of student expectations, Zach and Carrie engage in a riveting conversation about how colleges and universities can change and shift responsibly and tactfully in order to remain competitive in the years to come.This episode is sponsored by Goodkind - an easy-to-use video engagement platform designed to make each of your pro...2022-08-0453 min
Higher Ed PulseThe Brewstorm Episode 5: What Makes an Awesome Higher Ed Chatbot?During this episode of The Brewstorm, Shane, Dan, and Zach discuss some key stats around chatbots and its usage and then dive into what makes an awesome higher ed chatbot. They discuss various types of chatbots, the pros and cons, and how best to utilize it one your website to generate prospective students. If you would prefer to watch as these three brainstorm, discuss, and laugh, please head over to the Enrollify YouTube Channel and hit that Subscribe button today! This episode is brought to you by Doubletake - Doubletake is a team of...2022-08-0334 min
Higher Ed PulseAttention Retention Episode 4: How to Compete in a Market When Your School Doesn’t Have a National BrandIn this episode of Attention Retention, Angie, Clayton, and Zach have an open discussion and brainstorm around how schools with limited resources and lesser-known brands can up their branding, marketing, and student recruitment efforts creatively and sustainably.The dynamic trio unpacks: Ideas for how to deliver a way more personalized experience with fewer resources Pro tips for small-to-midsize public and private universities who can’t rely on athletics or a top 50 US News & World Report Ranking for organic attentionHow to draw a distinction chart — where are you measurably different vs marginally different What channels and tactics where u...2022-08-0250 minHigher Ed PulseEpisode 129: Why Higher Ed Needs to Better Define Microcredential SkillsAmrit Ahluwalia is a prolific content producer and the Editor In Chief at The EvoLLLution a publication of Modern Campus.In this episode of The Enrollify Podcast, Amrit and Zach chat all about micro-credential programs. The two have an engaging conversation about what micro-credentials are, the sustainability of these programs as new forms of revenue for schools, and how to effectively market micro-credentials to an array of student personas. You can connect with Amrit on LinkedIn here.Helpful links:https://moderncampus.com/microcredentialhttps://evoLLLution.comThis epis...2022-07-281h 04
Higher Ed PulseThe Brewstorm Episode 4: How to Get Prospects to Give Away Their Contact InfoDuring this episode of The Brewstorm, Shane, Dan, and Zach discuss what makes someone want to give away their contact information.From the offer, to the landing page, to the form, why would someone give you their name and email – and maybe even phone number!?If you would prefer to watch as these three brainstorm, discuss, and laugh, please head over to the Enrollify YouTube Channel and hit that Subscribe button today! This episode is brought to you by Doubletake - Doubletake is a team of experts in swag for higher education. From acce...2022-07-2547 minHigher Ed PulseEpisode 128: How to Reimagine Product, Experience, and Marketing for the Lifelong LearnerJoin Dr. Dustin York (an Associate Professor whose specialties include digital transformation, branding, and the future of higher education) and Pamela Bryan Williams (a Chief Strategist for Learning Design and Development) from Maryville University for an invigorating conversation around how higher education can reimagine its core products, experience, and marketing for the lifelong learner.The duo sits down with Zach to discuss the future of learning design and development and how the Maryville team is thinking about, wrestling with, and overcoming the threats and challenges present in higher education today. If you like this podcast, c...2022-07-211h 00
Higher Ed PulseAttention Retention Ep. 3: How to Successfully Attract, Enroll, and Retain Adult LearnersIn this episode of Attention Retention, Angie, Clayton, and Zach brainstorm practical, innovative, and specific ideas for how to recruit non-traditional learners and unpack the nuances that exist in courting these audiences.The dynamic trio discusses: How to define adult learners (and discusses how to break this macro audience down into 3-4 key persona groups)What kind of messaging (ad copy, email tone and style, etc.) works with each persona?Whether or not traditional recruitment events work for this audience?What comms does each persona need? Do they differ between groups?What works and what doesn’t whe...2022-07-1954 min
Higher Ed PulseThe Brewstorm Episode 3: What Makes You Actually Click an Ad?In this episode of The Brewstorm, we chat about what types of digital ads get our attention, what makes us click, and what we expect after the click. What ads drove you to click/purchase? Any common themes? Let us know! If you would prefer to watch as these three brainstorm, discuss, and laugh, please head over to the Enrollify YouTube Channel and hit that Subscribe button today! This episode is brought to you by Doubletake - Doubletake is a team of experts in swag for higher education. From acceptance packages, to prospective stud...2022-07-0832 minHigher Ed PulseEpisode 127: Hot Takes on the Future of Social Media in Higher EdTodd Sanders, Creative Director at the University of Florida, sits down with Zach to discuss the future of social media marketing and management in higher education. Get Todd’s hot takes on influencers, how to tell stories on social, and how to discern the channels and tactics that are right for your institution both today and tomorrow. 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...2022-07-0755 min
Higher Ed PulseAttention Retention Episode 2: The Future of Recruitment is Niche: Reimagining Student Persona Development in 2022In this episode of Attention Retention, Angie, Clayton, and Zach suggest that most schools need to niche down when it comes to marketing and student recruitment and hyper-focus on the student populations that they have the best chance at attracting, engaging, and servicing. The dynamic trio discusses: A new framework for student persona development — beyond demographics, here’s what it looks like to dig deep into niche psychographic profiling for student personasWhy schools may need to become okay with potentially isolating some audiences in order to offer a clearer, more compelling vision for success to others A look a...2022-07-051h 11
Higher Ed PulseThe Brewstorm Episode 2: Hosting Memorable Student Recruitment EventsIn this episode of The Brewstorm, we discuss how you can make your recruitment event a talking point on social channels and leave a lasting impact on attendees. Spoiler alert, a standard intro speaker and some small breakouts aren’t enough! If you would prefer to watch as these three brainstorm, discuss, and laugh, please head over to the Enrollify YouTube Channel and hit that Subscribe button today! This episode is brought to you by Doubletake - Doubletake is a team of experts in swag for higher education. From acceptance packages, to prospective studen...2022-06-2240 min
Higher Ed PulseAttention Retention Episode 1: Higher Ed Has a Product Problem — Here’s How to Fix it.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.In this episode, Clayton, Angie and Zach unpack the challenges with major and program relevance in higher ed and discuss ideas for how to design, develop and promote majors and programs that meet market needs and consumer demands. They discuss:Higher ed’s current brand problem in the broader marketplace (fewer students going to college, pop culture challenging the relevance of college, etc...2022-06-2156 minHigher Ed PulseEpisode 126: How Higher Ed Should Think About TikTokOn this week’s episode of The Enrollify Podcast, Zach chats with Kyle Campbell, founder of Education Marketer, about why higher ed has been so slow to adopt TikTok and how higher ed should be thinking about TikTok.Zach and Kyle riff on the opportunity that exists for higher ed marketers to grow their personal brands on platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn and how the growth of one’s personal brand directly impacts the growth of the institution. This week’s episode is brought to you by - Unibuddy - the leader in peer-to-peer marketing from st...2022-06-161h 03
Higher Ed PulseThe Brewstorm Episode 1: Starting and Maintaining a Student-Run PodcastIn this episode of The Brewstorm, Zach, Shane and Dan discuss what it could look like for an institution to start and maintain a student-run podcast that actually recruits qualified students. What we're after is TRANSPARENCY! But how do you achieve that while also letting your students run the show? If you would prefer to watch as these three brainstorm, discuss, and laugh, please head over to the Enrollify YouTube Channel and hit that Subscribe button today! This episode is brought to you by Doubletake - Doubletake is a team of experts in swa...2022-06-1550 minHigher Ed PulseEpisode 125: How to Package and Promote a Unique Set of Majors — The Story Behind RIT’s New Economy MajorsOn this week’s episode of The Enrollify Podcast, Zach sits down with Kin Sejpal, the Associate Vice President, University Marketing Strategy and Creative Services at the Rochester Institute of Technology, to discuss RIT’s recently launched “New Economy Majors.”Kin shares the story behind how (and why) the leadership team at RIT decided to select 12 majors from a variety of schools and colleges and repackage these programs as “New Economy Majors.” None of RIT’s New Economy Majors were actually new majors. Kin dives deep into the importance of packaging in higher education marketing — the “5th P” in th...2022-06-0258 min
Higher Ed PulseFanatical Fridays Episode 54: How to Ask Better Questions to Get Better Student StoriesEvery enrollment manager knows how important authentic student stories are to the student recruitment process. Prospective students want to know what current students think of your institution — full stop. But sourcing great student stories can be challenging. On this week’s episode of Fanatical Fridays, Mickey and Zach brainstorm simple, creative, and effective strategies for finding the best student stories and facilitating interviews that enable these stories to be captured and leveraged. Fanatical Fridays is brought to you by Enrollify. Enrollify is where higher ed comes to learn new marketing skills, discover new software and services...2022-05-2725 minHigher Ed PulseEpisode 123: A Review of NAGAP’s 2022 GEM Summit with Jaime and JackNAGAP 2022 was hosted in Chicago in mid-April. While attending, first time NAGAPer Jamie Gleason, Vice President of Enrollment Strategy at DD Agency, and veteran GEM pro Jack Klett, Manager of Academic Partnerships at ETS, sat down, with microphones in hand, to talk about what’s big in the GEM world as evidenced through the conference. From in-person community to enrollment/marketing technology [and even a little Tom Brady], Jack and Jamie discuss key takeaways from the 2022 GEM summit! There’s something for every enrollment professional in this 30 minute episode.The Enrollify Podcast is brought to you by...2022-05-1236 min
Higher Ed PulseHow To Market a University Episode 2: How Marketing Should Be Structured Within Higher EdMore About the Series: The How to Market a University Podcast series features vignettes of Dr. Teresa Flannery’s book, How to Market a University.Terry Flannery has spent her entire career in higher education. She was the first marketing director and chief marketing officer at the University of Maryland, the first Vice President of Communications at American University, and most recently the interim vice president for marketing and communication at Stony Brook University.At a time of declining public support, a shrinking pipeline of traditional college-bound students, and a steady rise in tuition and di...2022-04-0628 min
Higher Ed PulseEpisode 1: How To Market a University - What is Marketing and How Do We Do It in Higher Education?About the Series: The How to Market a University Podcast series features vignettes of Dr. Teresa Flannery’s book, How to Market a University.Terry Flannery has spent her entire career in higher education. She was the first marketing director and chief marketing officer at the University of Maryland, the first Vice President of Communications at American University, and most recently the interim vice president for marketing and communication at Stony Brook University.At a time of declining public support, a shrinking pipeline of traditional college-bound students, and a steady rise in tuition and...2022-03-3033 min