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Higher Voltage

Change and the Future of Higher Ed Marketing – Bennie F. Johnson

AMA CEO Bennie F. Johnson joins Kevin Tyler to discuss his vision for the organization and how higher ed marketers can embrace change for the best results.

It’s Time to Treat Social Media as an Adult – Jenny Li Fowler

Kevin Tyler welcomes MIT’s director of social media strategy to discuss her new book and social media’s impact on higher education marketing.

No One Asks What Students Actually Want – Catherine Friday

Kevin and Catherine delve into EY’s global findings of student dissatisfaction and how universities must deliver on the value proposition to remain competitive.

In a Word-Of-Mouth Business, No One Shares Average – Allen Adamson

Kevin and Allen discuss the importance of focusing on a clear and distinct mission, rather than diluting the institutional identity with multiple conflicting messages.

Want High Student Satisfaction? Well, Who’s Going to Deliver It? – Eddie Francis

Brand stability and employment retention are necessary, but Eddie Francis fears higher ed doesn’t understand the concept.

Start small, start with one place.

Ready to level up your content game? Brian Piper joins host Kevin Tyler to share how universities can build trust, connect with audiences and thrive in a digital-first world.

Got Education? – Reframing the Value of Higher Ed

Grassroots efforts by institutions in Idaho and Utah are transforming the higher ed narrative.

Shifting Landscapes – The Future of Study Abroad

Inclusive marketing and shifting demographics are reshaping the future of international education, as Kelly Holland of the AIFS explains.

Finding Opportunity Amid Politicization

Kevin and Carri Twigg examine higher ed’s future in light of potential disruptions, a dismantled ED and shifts in institutional identity and collaboration.

Community College — America’s Best-Kept Promise

Community colleges are redefining student success through innovation, hyper-personalization and a commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners.