About the Episode
In this episode, Jaime brings in Dave Hunt, creative director for ODUGlobal, for a dive deep into the nuances of marketing online academic programs. As more universities look to the online space as a solution to the enrollment cliff, more and more marketers are being asked to market online programs. A distinctive challenge compared with marketing traditional higher education offerings, marketing online programs requires different strategies and tactics.
Takeaways for this episode include:
- Insights into what it takes to capture attention in a digital-first world
- A rationale for ensuring marketing has a seat at the table when online programs are developed
- Tips for collaboration between marketing teams and academic departments, including best practices for building strong, symbiotic relationships with faculty and program leaders
- Ways to position the perennial favorite of universities – the online MBA
- Insights into setting a budget for marketing online programs
Whether you're a seasoned marketer, an academic leader, or just curious about the future of online education, this episode promises insights, anecdotes, and strategies that are bound to inspire and inform.
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!
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