No longer the bright new thing in the social media world, TikTok is now firmly established as a key element in many higher ed institutions’ marketing toolkits. Marketers love the short-form video platform because it generates far higher organic engagement than other platforms. That’s a massive advantage in higher education marketing, where budgets are often…
It’s hard to understate the importance of social media in higher education marketing. Why? Because teens – in other words, the ideal target audience for most higher ed marketing campaigns – use social media a lot. According to Common Sense Media, US teenagers average almost 7.5 hours of screen time daily, with about 16% of…
It’s time for executive leaders in higher education to step out from their ivory towers. Across all industries, there’s plenty of evidence about the benefits of people in leadership roles interacting with their audiences via social media. For instance, research from Sprout Social discovered that 70% of consumers feel more connected to brands when the…
Chelsey Holts currently serves as the Director of Social Media for UNC Chapel Hill’s flagship accounts. In her role, she advises leadership on strategy and reputation and also works with a team to create and amplify engaging content for the school’s various audiences. Check out our interview with her in anticipation of the upcoming Social…
Xenia Muether is the Founder and CEO of Pink Orange, an agency launched in 2019. The fully remote agency has a global presence, with its team in London, Spain, Nigeria, Singapore, and South Africa. Check out our interview with her in anticipation of the upcoming Social Media Strategies Summit for Higher Education. Please briefly describe…
Jadis Tillery has over 22 years of marketing experience specializing in social media. She has received industry awards, is an industry speaker, and has been asked by social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp to lead global product beta tests. Check out our interview with her in anticipation of the upcoming Social Media Strategies…
Deanna Stevens Ulrich serves as the Social Media/Community Manager within University Communications and Marketing at Kent State University. She is responsible for managing the university’s institutional accounts, along with assisting with developing and implementing the strategy for the university and presidential social media presence. Check out our interview with her in anticipation of the upcoming…
Sarah Barnes has more than 20 years of experience as a writer and editor for print and digital communications. At Harvey Mudd College, she is part of a small but mighty communications team that produces everything from web content to alumni magazines to academic department newsletters to social media and more. Check out our interview…
