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’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.

Stop trying to be different. Distinction is the key to college survival.

In a crowded higher ed landscape, colleges must shift from emphasizing differences to embracing what makes them truly memorable to thrive.

Yes, Chef. The eight non-negotiables of a higher ed branding project.

What Chef Carmy Berzatto’s handwritten list of “non-negotiables” in FX’s The Bear can teach all of us about kicking off a higher ed rebrand.

CUPRAP 2022: A Confluence of Hope

After two years on Zoom, we reflect on how the return of an in-person conference format brought forth hope for the future.

A Measure of What Truly Matters

All your people matter. And the work means more than ever.

Let’s Get Real About Our Personal Social Media Hug Machine, #hemktg, #hesm, #higheredsocial

Social media can be so kumbaya among higher ed marketers. Joseph Master shares his personal wakeup call, and why he’s better off for it.

Why Joseph Master is Banking on Higher Ed Storytelling

Drexel University’s Joseph Master opens up about the challenges facing higher ed, the campaigns that inspire him, and the marketing tool you’ll wish you knew about years ago.

Want to Retain Your Employees? Rethink Your Staffing Strategy.

Don’t hire generals. Invest in tacticians.

Are Analytics Strangling Higher Ed Storytelling?

Google Analytics plays an important role in your marketing strategy. But have we let that obsession go too far? It’s time to get back to the source—storytelling.