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What's New in SEO and Email for Higher Ed Marketers

5 min read

With Google’s latest SERP algorithm and email updates, higher education marketers face new challenges in optimizing their online presence and...

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02.12.2024

5 Strategies to Recruit More Students in 2024

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

Finding the next cohort of students bring new challenges for higher ed marketers, as new generations bring new...

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02.05.2024

The Growing Importance of Micro-Credentials in Higher Education

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

Micro-credentials are competing more and more with traditional higher education programs, following quick shifts in the...

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01.29.2024

Why YouTube Needs to be in Your Student Marketing Strategy

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

YouTube has grown to be the second-largest global search engine, offering universities opportunities to connect with...

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01.22.2024

How to Improve the Student Journey in 2024 

10 min read

Rama Eriksson

2023 was an unpredictable and uncertain year for higher education marketing. The dust of the pandemic barely settled...

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Higher Ed Social Media Tips for 2026

01.15.2024

Higher Ed Social Media Tips for 2026

7 min read

Keystone Education Group

Updated on: December 4th, 2025 As we look toward 2026, the higher education social media landscape is shifting faster...

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01.08.2024

AI Prompts to Use in Your Student Marketing Content

3 min read

Fran Fitzsimmons

AI and automation is being adopted by higher ed professionals worldwide. It can be used to help with application...

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