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Dear Jaime: How to Build a Strategic Marketing Team in Higher Ed

From intake forms to leadership conversations, Jaime breaks down how higher ed marketing teams can move beyond order taking and into strategy

’How can I repair a broken relationship between admissions and marketing?’

Jaime Hunt tackles this enduring conundrum, and also gives advice on convincing a president that awareness marketing is worth the investment.

Dear Jaime: Is a centralized marcomm function always the best approach?

Plus, should I ask parents for their contact information?

2026: An Inflection Point for AI

Jaime Hunt says institutions that don’t embrace AI in the classroom and in administration in 2026 will begin to struggle.

Help: My President Wants Results From Our Rebrand Right Now

Plus, what to do if you think you’re ready for a promotion, but there are no signs of roles above you opening up any time soon.

’Why I Still Love Higher Ed’

Forget all the negativity. These marcomm pros explain why they still adamantly believe in the purpose of higher ed — and its future.

How can I create marketing materials that show inclusivity without being performative?

In her latest advice column, Jaime Hunt answers a question about authentic inclusive marketing and also counsels a leader whose team opposes a new project management tool.

How can I centralize marcomm without destroying trust and morale?

In the first video version of her advice column, Jaime Hunt answers a persistent question for higher ed marcomm pros.

My President Won’t Budget for Rebrand Research—Now What?

When leadership wants to skip a research and “content team” doesn’t capture your impact, here’s what to do.

Help! How can I support DEI when the rules keep changing?

As higher ed DEI restrictions increase, marketers can take practical steps to support inclusion while staying within institutional guidelines.