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May 12, 2023
Ep. 27: Understanding the Role of Marketing from a President’s Perspective

Understanding the Role of Marketing from a President’s Perspective

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About the Episode

In this episode of "Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO," Jaime sits down with Thom Chesney, former president of Clarke University, to gain insights into his views on the relationship between the university president and chief communications and marketing officer. Thom shares his perspectives on the impact of the past three years on communication with stakeholders, and how he encourages innovation and experimentation in marketing strategies. 

Takeaways from this episode include:

  • How a college president views the role of a chief marketing officer
  • Insights into what traits make an excellent CMO – from a president’s perspective
  • Ideas about how CMOs can help a president be more effective and make better decisions
  • Insights into what marketers should understand about the role of the president

 

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Mindpower:

​​Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is sponsored by our friends at Mindpower- a full-service marketing and branding firm celebrating nearly thirty years of needle-moving, thought-provoking, research-fueled creative and strategy. Mindpower is women-founded and owned, WBENC certified, nationally recognized, and serves the social sector – higher education, healthcare, non-profits, and more. The Mindpower team is made up of strategists, storytellers, and experience creators. From market research to brand campaigns to recruitment to fundraising, the agency exists to empower clients, amplify brands, and help institutions find a strategic way forward. Learn more about Mindpower here

 

About the Enrollify podcast Network:

Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network.  If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  

Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jeremy Tiers, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. 

Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours! 

People in this episode

Host

Jaime Hunt is the Founder of Solve Higher Ed Marketing, a consulting firm, and is the host of Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO.

Interviewee

Thom Chesney

Thom Chesney’s career in higher education has spanned nearly 25 years. Most recently, he served as the President of Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. At Clarke, he orchestrated changes in enrollment management systems which led to enrollment growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also expanded shared governance, increased professional development opportunities, and developed board education for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Prior to Clarke, Thom served as President of Brookhaven College in Dallas, Texas; as Associate Provost and Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, Texas; and as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost at Collin College in Plano, Texas. Thom holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from Florida State University and an M.A. in English–Creative Writing from Minnesota State University.

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