Winning at higher ed communications
By Sharon Aschaiek | June 26, 2019
As we strive to promote higher education institutions, we can learn a lot from outstanding communication teams in the sector. One such team that was recently spotlighted for its accomplishments works at the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada.
Conference examines higher ed communications issues
By Sharon Aschaiek | May 22, 2019
Communicators and marketers working at higher education institutions face a unique set of circumstances that affect how they do their job. One specialized conference in Toronto aims to address their issues and help them be effective.
Leveraging LinkedIn for higher education marketing
By Sharon Aschaiek | May 7, 2019
LinkedIn has become an increasingly useful tool for higher education marketers, and Graeme Owens knows the secret formula to help post-secondary schools make the most of the platform to better amplify their brand and connect with stakeholders.
Bringing the Ontario Tech University brand to life
By Sharon Aschaiek | April 17, 2019
The long and winding brand journey of what is now Ontario Tech University in Ontario, Canada has some useful insights for what it takes for a higher education institution to overcome identity struggles and realize a winning brand that best reflects its strengths.
DePauw Magazine: telling compelling alumni stories
By Sharon Aschaiek | April 10, 2019
What does it take to create a university magazine that stands out? Mary Dieter, who is the managing editor/writer of the award-winning DePauw Magazine at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, has some useful insights to share about the process.
Conference helps optimize higher ed marcomm expertise
By Sharon Aschaiek | April 3, 2019
In today’s increasingly crowded and complex higher education landscape, post-secondary institutions need to work harder than ever to differentiate themselves and stay competitive. This specialized conference supports communicators in helping their schools thrive.
Putting UTM research in the spotlight
By Sharon Aschaiek | March 6, 2019
One way a higher education institution can differentiate itself and raise its profile is by effectively highlighting its research activities and breakthroughs. The University of Toronto Mississauga has found a powerful way to share its research endeavours.
How Duke University aces internal communications
By Sharon Aschaiek | Feb. 27, 2019
This Friday is National Employee Appreciation Day in the U.S., which makes it a good time to consider how well you conduct internal communications at your higher education institution. There’s a lot to be learned about this topic from how Duke University.
Higher ed communications resource roundup
By Sharon Aschaiek | Feb. 6, 2019
The communications field is constantly evolving in step with new trends, emerging technological tools, shifting demographics and even social change. So here are some resources to help you stay current in your higher ed communications and marketing expertise.
Samford University marcomm reorganization strengthens brand
By Sharon Aschaiek | Jan. 30, 2019
A strong organizational brand depends on integration and consistency—something that can be difficult to achieve at higher education institutions, where there can be a clash between the priorities of central marcomm and individual schools and departments.