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Why Students Choose Ireland: Highlights from our Dublin Event
On August 6th, we welcomed international higher ed professionals in Dublin for our first in-person event in Ireland. Read the insights from the session.
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The Value of Social Media Advertising for Universities
The value of social media advertising is often debated in higher education marketing. Here are some insights on why your university...
Why Institutions Should Focus on Campus Mental Health Initiatives
Institutions may want to consider making changes to their campus mental health initiatives during and postpandemic.
Should We Still Use Hashtags in Marketing in 2022?
Should universities still be using hashtags in their social media marketing?
How Are You Measuring Student Traffic to Your Site?
How do you track your student traffic? Tracking is important is knowing what information students want from your site, ultimately,...
College versus Program? What Should Marketing Teams Focus On
College versus program versus faculty? Which should university marketing teams focus on first when they are promoting their...
Rising Popularity of Environmental Programs
Rising enrollment in the environmental sciences is combating both the climate crisis and the higher education enrollment crisis.
The Importance of Rankings Lists in the Student Journey
How important are university rankings lists to prospective students, and should they form part of your marketing strategy?
Using TikTok in Higher Education Marketing
With nearly 31 million active users every day, learn how TikTok can be used in higher ed to help recruit students.
Best Practices for Transfer Student Orientation
The needs of transfer students differ from other student demographics, so much so that they will need a specialized transfer student...
Are More Students Using Social Media as a Search Engine?
With the younger generations coming through, are more and more prospective students using social media in place of traditional search...
8 Tips for Improving Transfer Student Enrollment
Tips for universities on how to help students transferring from another institution.
Marketing a Return to Campus Learning for Online Courses
After emphasizing the benefits of online learning, how can colleges now showcase the pluses of campus life as more students prefer in...
Higher Education News
How to Support Students In Online Learning
3 min read
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the reaction by universities was swift. Many higher education providers made the move to online learning virtually...
11.21.2022
The Value of Social Media Advertising for Universities
4 min read
Social media advertising often forms a part of a university’s overall marketing strategy, but it should be approached...
11.10.2022
Why Institutions Should Focus on Campus Mental Health Initiatives
3 min read
Mental health can affect a student’s performance and success both during their studies and later on in life. Many...
11.07.2022
Should We Still Use Hashtags in Marketing in 2022?
2 min read
Hashtags first came to prominence on Twitter in the early 2000s, but now they're used across all social media, and...
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State of Student Recruitment 2025 Report
The 2025 State of Student Recruitment Report offers vital insights into the evolving world of prospective students.
11.04.2022
How Are You Measuring Student Traffic to Your Site?
5 min read
Your university’s website is often the first point of contact between students and your school, and user experience can...
11.03.2022
College versus Program? What Should Marketing Teams Focus On
3 min read
When it comes to choosing a college, there are many factors students take into account. One of the most important...
10.19.2022
Rising Popularity of Environmental Programs
4 min read
Climate change and sustainability are real issues affecting our world. These problems — and the zeal to solve them — is...
10.18.2022
The Importance of Rankings Lists in the Student Journey
6 min read
University rankings have long been the go-to source for anyone interested in a trustworthy, quantifiable list of the...
10.17.2022
Using TikTok in Higher Education Marketing
6 min read
TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. However, many brands are either reluctant to add...
10.14.2022
Best Practices for Transfer Student Orientation
3 min read
The transfer student market represents a massive student demographic which could significantly improve enrollment rates...
10.13.2022
Are More Students Using Social Media as a Search Engine?
5 min read
Social media can be useful for finding the best restaurant in town, and as a single source for finding reviews,...
10.12.2022
8 Tips for Improving Transfer Student Enrollment
3 min read
Transfer students have unique needs that require tailored services. This is important because 38% of college-bound...
10.11.2022
Marketing a Return to Campus Learning for Online Courses
9 min read
Heading back to campus is a new, yet familiar, normal. Amid a global pandemic, colleges and universities ramped up...
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