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Fanatical Fridays Episode 16 — How to Best Use Your Travel and Professional Development Budget in a Year Without Fairs, Roadshows, or Conferences

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On this week's episode, Zach and Mickey brainstorm a number of new, creative ideas for how best to use the travel and professional development dollars during this travel-less fall. Tune in for an exciting dialogue around video SMS texting, program-specific power phrase development, and tactic-specific cohorts for your entire enrollment management team. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 18, 202030 min

Ep 63How to Use the Rigor of Academia, the Technology of Silicon Valley, and the Magic of Hollywood to Teach In-Demand Tech Skills

Podium Education partners with universities to launch and run for-credit tech skills programs, delivered 100% online. They help schools provide all students, regardless of major, with skills for a great career in the modern workforce. While many ed tech startups like Lambda School and General Assembly are growing into real competitors to higher ed, Podium is trying to bring these sorts of offerings INTO traditional institutions. On this week's episode, Zach sits down with Chris Parrish, Podium's President of University Partnerships, to discuss the future of learning design, enrollment marketing, and student recruitment. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 17, 202054 min

Ep 62Fanatical Fridays #15: 3 Fresh — and Somewhat Controversial — Ideas for Enrollment Marketing Campaigns

One of the greatest challenges for enrollment marketers with small budgets and limited team resources is to effectively A/B/C/D/E/F test their copy and creative across social and display networks. The good news? You can do some (relatively simple) digging to uncover the lessons your competitors have learned along the way so you don’t need to recreate the wheel. Tools like Facebook Ads Library and Moat.com allow you to look up the digital ads that various organizations (including educational institutions) are running at any point in time. On this week's episode, Zach and Mickey unpack this marketing strategy — and two other (semi) controversial strategic ideas — and riff on how the pros and cons of bold enrollment marketing campaigns. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 11, 202028 min

Ep 61Episode 60: Six Trends and Developments in Higher Ed Marketing That Are Worth Keeping Tabs On

Matthew Fall is a Marketing Technologist at DD Agency — an enrollment marketing technology firm. In addition to his day job, Matt is the Managing Editor of Enrollify's weekly newsletter, The Minute. Matt spends hours every week scouring the latest trends in marketing and brings subscribers a summary of the most meaningful developments. On this week's episode, Matt shares six of the most noteworthy trends that are worth keeping tabs on as we enter a fall recruitment season like no other. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 10, 202033 min

Fanatical Fridays Episode 14: How to Run Great Meetings in a Virtual/Hybrid Meeting World

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How do you run great meetings in a mostly virtual/hybrid meeting world? On this week's episode of Fanatical Fridays, Zach and Mickey discuss strategies for how to run fantastic brainstorms, weekly stand-ups, and one-on-one's when your team isn't all in the same the room. Fresh ideas coming in hot! - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 4, 202028 min

Ep 60Episode 59: What Higher Ed Marketers Need to Know About the ROI of Prevention — And How to Reimagine Enrollment Management Through a Social Impact Lens

The ROI of Prevention: Setting the Tone for the Future of Your Institution - new EVERFI white paper demonstrating the impact of prevention on all facets of the student lifecyclePrevention Is an Investment, Not an Expense - a blog post Rob wrote for the Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities, repositioning the way campus leaders should view prevention workA recent blog blog Rob authored announcing the Seal of Prevention, a mark of distinction for campuses committed to student safety, well-being, and inclusion (and here is the Seal website that includes information about EVERFI's partnership with Parchment) - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 3, 20201h 3m

Fanatical Fridays Episode 13: "Personalization" — It's the Key to University Brand Differentiation this Fall

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Differentiation — it's more important this fall than ever before for enrollment managers to consider as they craft their recruitment strategies and digital communications. On this week's episode of Fanatical Fridays, Zach Busekrus and Mickey Baines discuss ideas for how enrollment teams can up their "personalization game" in order to stand out in a sea of sameness. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 28, 202025 min

Ep 59Episode 58: How to Transform Random Acts of Marketing into Intentional Marketing: A Conversation with the CMO of Purdue University

R. Ethan Braden, the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer at Purdue University chats with Zach Busekrus about how he led the university through a massive rebrand...and what lessons he learned about the power of brand, intentional marketing, and community along the way. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 26, 202046 min

Fanatical Fridays Episode 12: What Will The Future Enrollment Management Team Look Like?

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How has COVID changed the makeup of enrollment management teams? Does marketing and recruitment in a virtual world require higher education leadership to find different talent? If so, what new skillsets should VPs of Enrollment and Marketing be looking for as they seek to hire admissions counselors and directors? Find out on this week's episode of Fanatical Fridays with Mickey Baines! - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 21, 202030 min

Ep 58Episode 57: 10 Creative(ish) Ideas for Email Marketing A/B Tests

On this week's episode of the podcast, Zach shares 10 ideas for creative email marketing A/B test that enrollment marketers can, and should, test in their search campaigns and email communication flows in fall of 2020. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 20, 202028 min

Fanatical Fridays Episode 11: How to Focus Right Now, The Power of Higher Ed Site Search, and Lessons from Trader Joe's

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How do enrollment managers best split their "thinking" time between getting the class of 2020 on campus and starting to recruit the class of 2021? What lessons can higher ed marketers learn from Trader Joe's to improve the performance of their digital campaigns? And does Gen Z navigate websites differently than Gen X and Gen Y? Get answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Fanatical Fridays with Mickey Baines! - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 14, 202034 min

Ep 56What Does It Actually Mean to Be an Enrollment Marketer?

Why can't admissions operate more like Trader Joe's? What would happen if every enrollment management team had a marketer-in-residence? And what does it actually mean to be an "enrollment marketer"? On this week's episode of the podcast Zach and Will Gribble, Director of Enrollment Marketing at Presbyterian College, wrestle with these questions and many others. Will shares incredible insight into the convergence happening between higher ed admissions and marketing teams and offers a multitude of ideas for how the budding discipline of "enrollment marketing" can help break down silos, shift focus from outputs to outcomes, and positively impact an institution's bottom line. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 13, 202055 min

Fanatical Fridays Episode 10: How to Work from an RV & Why Your Website Needs a Culture Audit

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Digital brand personality matters more today than ever before. We know that the culture and “feel” of a college/university has a huge impact on a prospective student's decision on whether or not to enroll at said school. In a world where campus visits and recruitment events are not happening, schools need to communicate their brand’s voice…their differentiators…in digital formats. And few are standing out right now. What does digital personality look like? How does differentiation happen when students are discovering every school from a 11/12 inch screen?! Find out on this week's episode of Fanatical Fridays with Mickey Baines! - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 7, 202026 min

Ep 55If Rand Fishkin Was an Enrollment Marketer: A Conversation on SEO, Brand Building, and Market Research in Higher Ed

A special thanks to Mongoose for making today's conversation possible. Check out their new guide to help you determine what kind of chatbot your school needs at www.mongoooseresearch.com/enrollify He dropped out of college in 2000 to work full-time at his mother’s small business marketing firm...In 2004, he created the SEOmoz blog, which, over the next decade, became the world’s most popular community and content resource for search marketers.Today, he is one of the most respected voices in the industry on all things SEO, Market Research, and Audience Intelligence. On this week's episode of the podcast, Zach sits down with Rand Fishkin, founder of Moz, and Co-Founder and CEO of SparkToro, to discuss the future of brand building, SEO strategy, and market research in higher ed. For 51 minutes, one of the world's most renowned marketers becomes and enrollment marketer...you're not going to want to miss this one folks! - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 6, 202054 min

Fanatical Fridays — Episode 9: This Week in Enrollment Marketing

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There's a lot going on right now...but it's important to stay focused on the strategies, tools, and tactics necessary to pivot, creatively, as we enter this next recruitment cycle. On this week's episode, Zach and Mickey discuss how to stay focused on the "big rocks", ZeeMee — the social app for prospective students disrupting the admissions space, and a new ad offering from Pandora that might change audio advertising as we know it...forever. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 31, 202031 min

Ep 54Leveraging the Power of Digital Word-of-Mouth: How ZeeMee is Reinventing the College-Application Process

“Stories over scores." This notion was one of the foundational pillars behind the creation of ZeeMee — the #1 social media platform for real-time student engagement. ZeeMee helps colleges and universities reduce melt and increase yield through its chat, college communities, roommate match quiz and other powerful engagement tools — it's safe to say they're true disruptors in the #EdTech space. On this week's episode of the podcast, Zach sits down with Vanessa Didyk, ZeeMee's CEO, for a riveting conversation on the future of college admissions. We’re living through an unprecedented moment in college admissions. Travel has been suspended, college fairs have been moved online, and high schools around the country are planning on everything from resuming full-time, in-person learning to full-time distance learning this next year. Tune in to discover what Vanessa predicts this fall will look like and how ZeeMee plans to help colleges and universities bring some amount of order to the challenging chaos this next recruitment cycle will bring. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 30, 202039 min

Fanatical Fridays — Episode 8

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This fall will be like no fall before for enrollment marketers. On this week's episode of Fanatical Fridays, Zach and Mickey chat about new strategies for student recruitment in a travel-less and campus visit-less reality. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 24, 202021 min

Ep 53Episode 53: Why Your Current Students Are Your Best Recruiters: How to Leverage the Power of Peer-to-Peer Influence in Admissions

We’re living through a moment where peer-to-peer influence is more powerful than ever before. In fact, eMarketer just published some research stating that 70% of Gen Z trusts what their peers say about a brand vs. what a brand says about itself.Yet colleges and universities still struggle to lace their enrollment marketing strategies with authentic student voices.Why is that? Especially when anyone who has worked in admissions knows how crucial student stories are at influencing prospects through the enrollment journey. On this week’s episode, Zach sits down with Kevin Obomanu from Unibuddy to discuss how to leverage students as brand ambassadors…and, specifically, how to ensure that the student voice is front and center in all aspects of enrollment marketing — from search campaigns to yield campaigns.Furthermore, Kevin shares creative insights into how enrollment management teams can increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sharing of student stories and throughout the admissions process as a whole. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 22, 20201h 0m

Fanatical Fridays - Episode 7

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On this week’s episode of Fanatical Fridays, Zach and Mickey discuss what schools who are facing low numbers ahead of the fall term should do to get back on track. The conversation moves into a discussion about "Cadillac" vs "Kia" schools, and how higher cost schools can tweak brand, value proposition, and communications to beat competition. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 17, 202038 min

Ep 52Episode 52: Understanding The Role UX Design Plays In Enrollment Marketing And Student Recruitment

You know your website is hugely influential in a student's journey to enrollment...And chances are you've heard of user experience (UX) design...But perhaps you're not entirely sure what it is or why great UX design matters?On this week's episode of the podcast, Zach sits down with Ben Bilow and Kaycee Woodford from mStoner for a riveting conversation on the future of higher education website design. Ben and Kaycee discuss what a recipe for great UX looks like, what specific strategies and tactics are crucial to have access to when crafting a user-focused experience, and why great user-experience expands beyond an institution's website. Gearing up for a website overhaul? Be sure to tune into this episode before you get too far along in the process! - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 16, 202057 min

SecondLook: A Look Inside #StopHateForProfit and How to Address Racial Inequality in Your Marketing Efforts

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What is #StopHateForProfit and who's taking part? Should schools stop their advertising on Facebook? What tactics can admissions teams take to address racial inequality? And how does YouTube change to ad length impact supply and demand on the platform for advertisers? Find out on this week's edition of SecondLook. Did you know? SecondLook by Enrollify is moving shows in just a few weeks! To continue streaming the show and get updates when new episodes are published, please subscribe to SecondLook's new channels wherever you get your podcasts. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 15, 202010 min

Fanatical Fridays - Episode 6

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On this week’s episode of Fanatical Fridays, Zach and Mickey chat about everything enrollment managers need to know before selecting a new CRM. Mickey outlines the do’s and don’ts of crafting a good RFP, discusses how to make the most of the demo component of the selection process, and shares great insight into the questions that enrollment teams must have answers to BEFORE making a purchasing decision. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 10, 202033 min

Ep 51Episode 51: Why Higher Ed Needs Conversational Marketing Now: An Interview with Mark Kilens — VP of Content and Community at Drift

There’s a problem with the way we’ve been taught to market and sell—it no longer matches how buyers actually buy things.Think about it—when you’re not talking to someone face-to-face, where do most of your conversations happen? Yup, that's right—they happen over messaging channels like iMessage, Messenger, Slack, WhatsApp, etc. People love communicating with messaging because it’s fast, easy, and actually feels like a conversation—but most business (and enrollment teams!) are still forcing people to jump through endless hoops before a conversation can ever take place (looking at you, inquiry form!).Enter chatbots and conversational marketing. On this week's episode, Zach sits down with Mark Kilens, the VP of Content and Community at Drift (the first ever conversational marketing platform), to discuss how colleges and universities can attract, engage, and delights prospects, applicants, and students with conversational marketing strategies. Tune in for an incredibly inspiring and insightful chat about the future of student recruitment and strategic enrollment marketing — and why conversational marketing is especially pertinent for this next academic year. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 9, 202049 min

Ep 50Episode 50: Becoming Intelligent Admissions Officers

Enrollment management teams spend tens of thousands of dollars a year on software to collect data on how prospects move through the applicant journey.But how often is this data actually leveraged to its full potential? And how often are admissions and marketing teams consulting these insights in realtime to better the performance of their recruitment campaigns? On this week's episode of the podcast, Zach sits down with JC Bonilla, Chief Analytics Officer at Element451, to discuss the lack of data-backed decision making in higher ed and what admissions leaders can do to help their teams become "intelligent admissions officers." Tune in for an exciting conversation on why the key differentiator between the best and worst enrollment management teams in 2020/2021 will be in how these teams strategically leverage prospect, inquiry, and applicant data. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 2, 202046 min

Fanatical Fridays - Episode 5

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A Renewed Focus and a Moment of Truth for MarComm Teams - Rob Zinkan - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 26, 202042 min

Ep 49Episode 49: A Moment of Truth for University Marketing and Communication Teams

For years, marketing teams at colleges and universities have been output focused.Their primary goal has been to serve enrollment management, advancement, student services, etc., by taking work orders and producing deliverables like videos, email templates, and billboards with little-to-no accountability surrounding the ROI of their efforts.But Rob Zinkan, a Vice-President at RHB (a higher education consultancy), believes that COVID-19 will bring about the end of this era. On this week's episode, Zach and Rob discuss what the future of higher education marketing communications will look like and, specifically, what will distinguish the "winning" MarComm teams from the "losing" teams in a post-COVID world. Before RHB, Rob worked in higher ed marketing for over two decades, at institutions large and small. He also regularly writes on all things strategic marketing for Inside Higher Ed.This episode is a must-listen for any marketing and communications professional looking to maintain any meaningful budget in AY 20/21 and beyond. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 25, 202051 min

Fanatical Fridays - Episode 4

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Colleges and universities spend a lot of time and money thinking about website user experience design, but what about the user’s experience beyond the website? How can enrollment management teams design brand consistent, compelling experiences and communications in email, phone calls, texts, and campus visits? Find out on today’s episode of Fanatical Fridays with Mickey Baines! - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 19, 202036 min

Ep 48Episode 48: How High School Students Are Consuming — And Being Influenced by — Marketing Materials from Colleges and Universities

Over the last year, ad recall on social media increased by 15% amongst all high school grades — according to Glacier's 2020 Gen Z Media Report.Gen Zs are not just using social media to communicate with friends or for entertainment; they’re using it to rapidly access meaningful information.What's more interesting? Based on the results of college and university ad recall surveys conducted by Glacier, the three most expensive advertising channels (music streaming, television, and billboards) report the lowest ad recall while the three most affordable channels (social media, posters in high schools, and display ads) report the highest recall!On this week’s episode, Zach Busekrus chats with Matt Diteljan, the Co-Founder and CEO of Glacier, the largest high school advertising network and the largest student influencer network in North America, about the state of postsecondary marketing to high school students. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 18, 202049 min

SecondLook: ROI of Content Marketing, How to Expertly Test New Marketing Channels, and COVID-19 Re-Entry Tips for Marketers

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Budgets for next year are anything but certain. With that in mind, how can enrollment marketers show the ROI of content marketing? How should new marketing channels be tested and evaluated without wasting budget? And what advice should marketers heed while re-evaluating 2020 and 2021 marketing strategies? Find on this week's edition of SecondLook by Enrollify.Did you know? SecondLook by Enrollify is moving shows in just a few weeks! To continue streaming the show and get updates when new episodes are published, please subscribe to SecondLook's new channels wherever you get your podcasts:SecondLook on SpotifySecondLook on Apple PodcastsSecondLook on Google PodcastsShow Links: Social Code's COVID-19 Trends Report: What Re-Entry Looks Like and How Marketers Should Adapt - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 202013 min

Fanatical Fridays – Episode 3

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Why do so many college admissions webinars stink? Why is it that so many enrollment management teams still fail to A/B test their email communications? And what can admissions teams focus on over the next 7 days to move the needle on their enrollment marketing efforts? Snag creative answers to these tough questions by tuning into this week’s episode of Fanatical Fridays with Mickey Baines. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 12, 202037 min

Ep 47Episode 47: How Enrollment Marketers Can Build Their Personal Brands

Higher education is in the midst of major disruption. Major layoffs are happening as departments restructure in an effort to consolidate resources as a result of the economic effects associated with COVID-19…some institutions have even closed their doors for good.As such, the job market for education professionals just got more competitive. On this week’s episode, Zach Busekrus chats with Dr. Colby Jubenville who is, among many other things, an international speaker, author, educator and coach, about the importance of developing and scaling one’s personal brand.During his tenure in higher education, Dr. Jubenville has published over 40 peer-reviewed and professional trade articles. He is certified in Harrison Assessments and routinely conducts 360 reviews for corporate clients and mid/large scale companies throughout the United States. His insights have been published in the Washington Times, Nashville Business Journal, The Tennessean, The Nashville Post, Canvas Magazine, and AthleticBusiness.com.Dr. Jubenville outlines a compelling and actionable framework for how to create unique value and communicate (“sell”) that value to the world. This episode is a must-listen for any higher education professional looking to advance inside — or even outside of — the industry.Learn more about Dr. Colby Jubenville at https://drjubenville.com/ of by connecting with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjubenville/ - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 11, 202055 min

SecondLook: How Poor User Experience Could Now Hurt Your SEO Rankings

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Why should your "About" page read more like a business card? How could a poor user experience on your website hurt your Google search results rankings? And with schools looking to adopt text messaging as a new form of prospective student communication, what are the majors do's and don't to be aware of? Find out on this week's edition of SecondLook.Did you know? SecondLook by Enrollify is moving shows in just a few weeks! To continue streaming the show and get updates when new episodes are published, please subscribe to SecondLook's new channels wherever you get your podcasts:SecondLook on SpotifySecondLook on Apple PodcastsSecondLook on Google Podcasts - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 9, 202010 min

Fanatical Fridays – Episode 2

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Should enrollment management teams operate like OPMs? Why does every college press release sound the same? Is there a correlation between “joyful” copy on a landing page and an increase in new leads? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week’s episode of Fanatical Fridays with Mickey Baines. Our goal each week is to discuss the traits, strategies, and tactics that separate the best enrollment marketing teams from the rest of the pack. Subscribe to the Enrollify Podcast to receive notifications every time a new episode of Fanatical Fridays is published! - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 5, 202034 min

Ep 46Episode 46: Making Sense of the Many College Student COVID-19 Surveys

Over the past several weeks, a number of colleges, universities, and higher education market research firms, have published their results from recent surveys on how college students are faring in these unprecedented times. Surveys from Niche, Georgetown University, the Higher Education Data Sharing (HEDS) Consortium, Simpson Scarborough (and a plethora of others), were conducted to garner insight into current student sentiments around distance learning, opening campus in the fall, their mental well-being, and how these realities affect their willingness/ability to pay tuition.On this week's episode, Zach chats with Kevin Kelly, a higher education consultant, on how enrollment marketers can make sense of these surveys.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation filled with key ideas and takeaways from this data including:How enrollment management teams can protect the mental health of current and deposited studentsHow marketing and communication teams can pivot to virtual orientationsHow to make meaningful change happen within bureaucratic institutionsSpecial thanks to the team at Mongoose for making today's conversation possible. Their intelligent chatbot, Harmony, and texting platform, Cadence, are game changers when it comes to prospective student engagement. Not familiar with Moongose or want to learn more about how your school can use chatbots for student recruitment and engagement? Download their latest free guide, "Does your college website need a chatbot?" to learn more.http://mongooseresearch.com/enrollify - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 4, 202039 min

SecondLook: How Admissions Teams and Virginia's College Students are Handling COVID-19

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What did Kira Talent's survey of over 250 admissions teams reveal about enrollment marketers' largest concerns? Outside of online learning and affording tuition, how are Virginia's college students fairing amid COVID-19? And how can you utilize Facebook Shops to create a digital resource "storefront" for prospective student? Tune in to SecondLook to find out! - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 2, 202010 min

Introducing, Fanatical Fridays with Mickey Baines — a new, weekly segment on the Enrollify Podcast

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Our goal each week is to discuss the traits, strategies, and tactics that separate the best enrollment management teams from the rest of the pack. We’re going to riff on the latest marketing and technology trends shaping enrollment management, share insights into what we’re “noodling” on in with respect to admissions and marketing in any given week, and give you really specific, tactical advice on how to move the needle in your context over the next 7 days. In short, we’re going to have a lot of fun…and we want to invite you to the party. This podcast is a collaboration between Enrollify and Kennedy & Company. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 202047 min

Ep 45Episode 45: How to Transform Your University’s Website into a Prospect-Generation and Student Engagement Machine — A Conversation with HubSpot’s Luke Summerfield on the Modern CMS

If we had a dollar for every time an enrollment marketer has complained to us about their school's website, Enrollify would be a Fortune 500 company 😏.Here's the reality — you don't need just need a prettier website. What you do need is a website built on a modern CMS (Content Management System) that empowers you to attract, engage, and delight users from their very first visit all the way through graduation (and beyond!).On this week's episode, Zach chats with Luke Summerfield who is the Go-to-Market Lead for HubSpot's Website & CMS Hub.Luke is an inspiring thinker and a true disruptor in the website design and development space — he was also the world's youngest paintball store owner at the age of 15! Tune in for a passionate conversation on the future of website design and development and what enrollment marketers need to know about how to leverage their websites as a vehicle for lead-generation and student success.Special thanks to the team at Mongoose for making today's conversation possible. Their intelligent chatbot, Harmony, and texting platform, Cadence, are game changers when it comes to prospective student engagement. Not familiar with Moongose or want to learn more about how your school can use chatbots for student recruitment and engagement? Download their latest free guide, "Does your college website need a chatbot?" to learn more.http://mongooseresearch.com/enrollify - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 20201h 0m

Ep 44Episode 44: Leveraging Uncertainty — What Enrollment Marketers Can Do Today To Prepare For A Fall Recruitment Cycle Like No Other

Last week, 57% of high school seniors reported that they were reconsidering their college options in a survey conducted by Niche.com. Yup, you read that right...over half of high school seniors aren't sure where they'll end up this fall. On this week's episode, Zach engages Will Patch — who heads up enrollment marketing strategy at Niche (the largest school search site on the internet) — in a riveting conversation around the aforementioned survey results, Niche's latest education website benchmarks report, and strategies for rural student recruitment. Will Patch worked in enrollment marketing in a variety of roles at Manchester University for 9 years before joining the team at Niche. He is also the coordinator of the popular hashtag #EMChat and hosts the Enrollment Insights Podcast. Among others, Will answers the following questions in this interview: - Niche has been surveying students week-over-week since March 16th. Can you share any notable changes in response over the past 8 weeks? - What are 2-3 things enrollment marketers can do right now to improve their website performance? - At the end of April, you published a blog article on rural student recruitment. Can you speak to your findings on differences between rural populations in the college search process? - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 21, 20201h 10m

SecondLook: BigTech x HigherEd, 3 Ways to Adapt Your LinkedIn Ads, and Google's Massive May Core Update

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Did you know? SecondLook by Enrollify is moving shows in just a few weeks! To continue streaming the show and get updates when new episodes are published, please subscribe to SecondLook's new channels wherever you get your podcasts:SecondLook on SpotifySecondLook on Apple PodcastsSecondLook on Google Podcasts (coming soon!) - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 19, 202010 min

Ep 43Episode 43: How Students Perceive Social Media Ads and What That Means for Higher Ed Marketers — in the COVID-19 Era and Beyond.

Last fall, Christopher Huebner conducted in-depth interviews with students and asked them about their perceptions and attitudes about social media advertising as they searched for, and evaluated, colleges. Chris was particularly interested in learning how influential — if at all — social advertising was in a student's decision to inquire about, apply to, and ultimately enroll at an institution. On this week's episode, Zach and Chris discuss the outcomes of these interviews and explore the insights that enrollment marketers can garner from this data. Chris spent over four years working in marketing at the University of South Carolina and has recently transitioned to the agency world working as a digital strategist at Cyberwoven (a website strategy, design, and development agency). Among other questions, Chris answers: - What advice do you have for folks who aren’t sure where to start when it comes to planning campaigns for the next 4-6 months? - Before joining the team at Cyberwoven, you worked in marketing at USC for over four years. Were there any particular lessons you learned around working with admissions or faculty that our listeners might garner some wisdom from? - In an article you recently published on Inside Higher Ed you discuss that marketing science shows us that lower share-of-voice costs can be an inexpensive growth opportunity. Can you elaborate on what you mean here for our listeners? - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 14, 202035 min

SecondLook: Fall 2020 Enrollment Stats, LinkedIn Stories Launches in Brazil, and CPM Sharply Declines on Display Networks

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Did you know? SecondLook by Enrollify is moving shows in just a few weeks! To continue streaming the show and get updates when new episodes are published, please subscribe to SecondLook's new channels wherever you get your podcasts:SecondLook on SpotifySecondLook on Apple PodcastsSecondLook on Google Podcasts (coming soon!) - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 12, 20209 min

Ep 42Episode 42: It's Time to Get Fanatical About Recruitment: How Enrollment Marketers Can Adapt Strategically in the Era of COVID-19

From working in residential student life at Elizabethtown College, to producing his own TV show, to directing accelerated programs at Albright College, to becoming a principal at Kennedy & Company, Mickey Baines may just be the most interesting man in the enrollment management consulting game! On the show this week, we feature an energetic conversation between Zach and Mickey on how enrollment marketers can best leverage this all-but-usual moment we find ourselves in. Tune in for original ideas and passion-filled insights on how to get "fanatical" about student recruitment in the era of COVID-19. Among other questions, Mickey answers: - How should VPs of Enrollment and Marketing be leading right now? Are there any good examples of strong leadership you’ve seen in recent weeks that you could share? - Where should enrollment marketers be spending their final dollars and where do you predict budgets will be spent come July 1 through the end of 2020? - Over the course of you’ve seen strong admissions teams and weak marketing and communications departments. Can you speak to an operation that you were wowed by? What lessons might our listens garner from this efficient, engaging, and effective operation? - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 7, 202052 min

SecondLook: Takeaways from Inquiring at 80 Different Business Schools, Consumer Ad Preferences During COVID-19, and How to Make Your Content Authoritative

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- - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 5, 202011 min

Ep 41Episode 41: How to Leverage Faculty, Maximize Marketing ROI, and Reduce Friction in Admissions in the Era of COVID-19

Spending has been frozen. Yield is uncertain. Budget cuts appear to be on the horizon. And enrollment marketers need to prepare for a fall recruitment season like none other. Where should you start? How does one even begin to think about strategic enrollment marketing during a global pandemic? On the show this week, Zach sits down with Suzan Brinker, who previously served in marketing directorial roles at both Northeastern and Penn State (and is now an independent higher education marketing strategist), to discuss how to leverage faculty, maximize marketing ROI, and reduce friction in admissions in the era of COVID-19. Among other questions, Suzan answers: 1. In a time where budgets are frozen (or fully spoken for) how can enrollment marketers better equip faculty members to be true advocates for their programs? 2. What inspired you to really grow you career as a higher ed marketer rather than stay on the agency side of things? 3. What’s a sort of crawl, walk, run strategy you’d recommend higher ed marketers consider as they rethink their marketing and student recruitment tactics over the next 6-12 months? 4. You have $10,000 that you have to spend on a campaign over the next 30 days. How do you spend it and how will you measure the campaign’s success? - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 30, 202041 min

SecondLook: Most Common SEO Mistakes of 2020, Facebook Reverses CBO Mandate, and LinkedIn Stories Coming Soon

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What did SEMRush's report on 310 million web pages, 28 billion links, and 6 trillion images uncover about the most common SEO mistakes of 2020? Why was Facebook's Campaign Budget Optimization mandate in February so poorly received, and then reversed? And what should you expect from the rollout of LinkedIn Stories? Tune in to find out! - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 28, 202011 min

Ep 40Episode 40: The Past, the Present, and the Future of Social Media in Higher Education

In 2020, colleges and universities are projected to spend close to $2 billion on social media advertising. Therefore, it's hard to believe that only ten years ago, even major institutions like the University of Virginia, the University of Notre Dame, and West Virginia University were just getting set up with a Facebook page. On the show this week, Zach sits down with Kasandrea Sereneo the founder of #HigherEdSocial to discuss the past, the present, and the future of social media in higher education. Founded in 2015, the #HigherEdSocial community has become the largest and most recognizable association for social media managers and digital communication professionals working in higher education. Their members come from more than 50 countries around the world and from more than 5,000 different colleges and universities. Tune in for an exciting conversation on the origin story of #HigherEdSocial and Kasandrea's predictions for how social media will continue to reshape the way colleges and universities attract, engage, and delight students. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 23, 202056 min

SecondLook: Pilot Episode

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SecondLook is the podcast version of Enrollify’s weekly newsletter, The Minute. Think of it as your weekly dose of higher-ed marketing trends that are worth keeping tabs on! This week, we look at how COVID-19 has impacted Google Search trends, why it's prime time to try advertising on Twitch, and what language you should avoid using in communications to prospective students during these unprecedented times. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 21, 202010 min

Ep 39Episode 39: Words Really Matter — Ideas for How Schools Can Develop More Personalized, Empathetic, and Engaging Communications Experiences

When was the last time you audited your communications flow? Or how about the last time you took a hard look at the copy in the search campaign letters you office sends to suspects each year? If it’s been a minute, this episode is for you. On the show this week, Zach sits down with Jeremy Tiers from Tudor Collegiate Strategies to discuss why words really matter and to share ideas for how schools can develop more personalized, empathetic, and engaging communications experiences — especially in the era of COVID-19. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 16, 202039 min

Ep 38Episode 38: How to Communicate Appropriately with Admitted Students During COVID-19

How to Communicate Appropriately with Students During COVID-19: A 5 Step Guide for College - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 9, 202042 min

Ep 37Episode 37: How Students' College Research Patterns are Shifting Due to COVID-19

Have you thought about what it might be like to be a high school senior right now? Prom has been cancelled, basketball and soccer seasons have been cut short, and there’s a good chance you won’t be going to college this fall (well, at least not physically). We wanted to better understand how the search behavior of high school seniors and high school juniors has changed as a result of COVID-19, so we sat down with Alex Stepien, the CEO of Cappex. Cappex is a platform that helps bridge the gap between student, parent, and institution. Since 2007, they’ve had more than 13 million students register to use their platform and in the last 12 months, they have seen more than 1.4 million students create accounts. On this week’s episode, Alex shares detailed insights into the questions and concerns the classes of 2020 and 2021 are asking search engines and expressing in surveys. Among others, Alex answers the following questions: - Do you think the new NACAC rules coupled with this reality we're all living through will have any meaningful effect on yield? - What search queries are most popular among high school seniors right now? What about high school juniors? - How will students whose high schools have chosen to evaluate them with pass or fail criteria, and who are pursuing acceptance at standardize test-optional institutions, stand out? - What sort of bearing do you believe COVID-19 is going to have on higher education and what do you think enrollment marketers can do to best prepare for this fall and beyond? Tune in for an engaging, thought-provoking conversation. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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