How higher ed institutions are using Threads
By Ruba Hassan | October 25, 2023
Meta’s Threads has emerged as a strong contender for replacing Elon Musk’s declining Twitter. But is this new platform a worthwhile investment for your marcomm teams? Learn how different higher ed institutions are the app.
How higher ed institutions use day-in-the-life videos to market to students
By Ruba Hassan | Sept. 27, 2023
For Higher ed institutions looking for innovative ways to showcase what their campuses have to offer, day-in-the-life videos present a simple, yet effective solution, allowing schools to market to prospects while engaging current students.
How U of T’s pharmacy faculty unlocks the marcomm potential of podcasts
By Ruba Hassan | June 28, 2023
Higher ed communicators are always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to reach prospective students and promote their schools. For U of T’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, a podcast was the way to go.
Conference to offer fresh insights to higher ed marcomm professionals
By Ruba Hassan | May 10, 2023
Following the success of last year’s hybrid event, Canada’s Annual Marketing & Communications for Post Secondary Conference is returning with an in person and online formats and a highly anticipated agenda.
When an alumni magazine tells stories that matter
By Sharon Aschaiek | Jan. 25, 2023
“My ultimate goal is to someday publish an issue where the only place it says “Sacred Heart University” is on the cover.” That probably isn’t what you’d expect to hear from an alumni magazine editor.
How higher ed institutions are using convocation as a marcomm tool
By Ruba Hassan | Dec. 7, 2022
When the global pandemic first hit in 2019, graduating students from universities and colleges across Canada were disappointed to learn that their in-person convocation celebrations would be cancelled or postponed.
Marketing campaign highlights why VIU is #WorthIt
By Sharon Aschaiek | Jan. 22, 2020
When it comes to appealing to prospective students, Vancouver Island University knows how to demonstrate its worth. The university’s #WorthIt campaign answers prospective students’ biggest questions about a university education and VIU.
Engage higher ed audiences with infographics
by Sherri Gallowitz | Oct. 23, 2019
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many thousands for a good infographic? What IS a good infographic, and why should higher education communication, marketing and advancement professionals care? It’s likely your earliest memories are peppered with visuals.
7 video ideas to elevate your higher ed brand
By Andrew Gu | July 17, 2019
Each year of the past decade, internal communications agency Gatehouse has measured communications practices and trends across the globe in the largest survey for internal communicators. This year, video topped the list as a digital channel for the first time.
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.