Best Dr Sheena Howard Podcasts (2024)

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Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone 8:44

6h ago8:44

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Send us a Text Message. Discover why mimicking someone else's online presence won't work, and learn how to find a platform that fits your lifestyle. Dr. Howard highlights the importance of thinking like an entrepreneur, investing in yourself, and building the necessary skills to carve your unique path. Follow Dr. Sheena Howards' socials: @drsheenah…

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186. Academic branding with Dr. Sheena C. Howard 37:26

8d ago37:26

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Dr. Sheena Howard tells how the president of her institution called faculty into a room and announced the shut down of certain departments and the letting go of certain faculty. She describes the experience as scary and eye-opening, realizing that even though she was able to keep her job this time, that may not always be the case. From there, Sheen…

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#66 - Empowering Faculty to Build Their Personal Brands w/ Dr. Sheena Howard 46:18

22d ago46:18

46:18

My guest today is Dr. Sheena C. Howard, an award-winning author, filmmaker, and professor of communication. In this episode, Dr. Howard discusses her book "Academic Branding: A Step-by-Step Guide to Increased Visibility, Authority, and Income," and how universities can empower their faculty to build their personal brands, which in turn benefits the…

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It's Okay to Pursue Your Passions: Get Started 9:28

9h ago9:28

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Send us a Text Message. What if you could break free from the comfort zone of academia and truly achieve your personal and professional dreams? Get ready to discover actionable strategies to replace time-wasting habits, like scrolling through social media, with productive tasks that propel you toward your goals. In this episode, I challenge you to …

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187. Leading with your values with Dr. Katharine Stewart 41:20

22h ago41:20

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Dr. Katharine Stewart shares her story about choosing to leave her position as Sr. Vice Provost and return to faculty, explaining that while she loves her administrative work, she also loves (and misses) her work as a teacher and scholar. Katharine urges academics to let their values lead, to bring their whole selves to their work, to honor the car…

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Turn Your Dissertation into a Published Book 6:29

7d ago6:29

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Sheena Howard shares her personal journey of converting her dissertation into an award-winning book, "Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation." Learn a practical, collaborative method that not only eases your workload but also enriches your content by involving other scholars and practitioners.…

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Creating Impact Outside the Classroom 6:14

7d ago6:14

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Send us a Text Message. Can associate professors with tenure be among the most unfulfilled individuals on campus? Follow Dr. Sheena Howards' socials: @drsheenahoward | Power Your ResearchBy Dr. Sheena Howard

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#67 - Student-Led UGC and Building a Dynamic Video Content Creation Team w/ Andy Murphy from Siena College 48:48

8d ago48:48

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My guest today is Andy Murphy, Associate Director of Marketing at Siena College. In this episode, Andy shares insights on building and managing a video content creation team that includes full-time staff and student interns. Andy discusses Siena's approach to video marketing, leveraging both professional and student-created content to engage prospe…

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185. [Solstice 2024] Seasonal discernment 19:12

14d ago19:12

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Happy Solstice! This episode kicks off the Summer 2024 season. I describe the importance of using the solstice as a natural stepping stone toward your career wellness destination--a time where you can reflect on where you are and where you're going. I offer one strategy to doing seasonal discernment and invite you to try it on for yourself: block o…

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#65 - Higher ed, this is why you’re not growing on social media 37:45

1M ago37:45

37:45

John Azoni is the founder of the Higher Ed Storytelling Podcast and Unveild, a video branding agency that helps colleges and universities tell compelling institutional stories. In this solo episode, John discusses effective content creation strategies for higher education institutions. He covers several key points: The Podcast Format Change John an…

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#64 - In-house Marcom Staff vs. External Partners w/ Joel Goodman of Bravery Media 1:08:12

2M ago1:08:12

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My guest today is Joel Goodman, founder of Bravery Media. Joel helps colleges and universities increase their web conversion rates using hospitable design practices. In this episode, we discuss insights from the Simpson Scarborough CMO study and how it relates to budget constraints, staffing, and curating the best marketing communications team with…

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#63 - How a Project Management Tool Broke Down Silos and Transformed Content Collaboration at UMass Lowell w/ Kristin Nichols 50:57

2M ago50:57

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My guest today is Kristin Nichols, a higher education marketing consultant with over 20 years of experience at top universities in the Northeast. In this episode, Kristin discusses how implementing project management tools like Trello helped unite her marketing teams, facilitated cross-pollination between departments, and enabled an efficient "inte…

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#62 - Enchanting a Nation: How R. Ethan Braden is leading a bold vision for Texas A&M’s Marketing & Branding 50:34

2M ago50:34

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My guest today is R. Ethan Braden, Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Texas A&M University. In this episode, Ethan shares his vision for building a world-class marketing team and developing a national earned media strategy to amplify Texas A&M's brand. Ethan discusses the five priorities he's established for his team: …

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#61 - Uniting Marketing, Enrollment, and Web Strategy at Rutgers Business School w/ Joshua Charles 54:50

2M ago54:50

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My guest today is Joshua Charles, a senior marketing and communications leader at Rutgers Business School and board member for HighEdWeb, a professional development network for digital professionals in higher education. In this episode, we discuss Joshua's role at Rutgers, the structure and collaboration within his marketing team, their content str…

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#60 - Hiring Videographers: Secrets to Thriving In-House and External Relationships w/ John Azoni 44:35

3M ago44:35

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In this episode, Host John Azoni shares many tips for successful relationships with external videographers and as well as building in-house teams. Key Takeaways: Hire good editors who can create a compelling story and vibe that draws viewers in. Editing is where a video can fall apart, so prioritize finding videographers who are skilled editors. Lo…

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184. Space as active presence with Dr. Jia 49:41

3M ago49:41

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Dr. Jia urges us to create more space in our careers and lives: space for recovery, rest, compassion, self-compassion, and more. She shows us that space is not absence, but presence. Find Dr. Jia at publishedMD.com or email her at info@PublishedMD.com

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#59 - How to Craft Compelling Student Testimonials and Content to Increase Enrollment Yield, w/ John Azoni + Shiro Hatori 42:05

3M ago42:05

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On this episode, John Azoni was a guest on the Higher Ed Demand Gen podcast with Shiro Hatori. We talked about telling compelling student testimonials. Key Takeaways: Higher ed provides ample opportunity for meaningful, transformational stories that don't exist in the same way in other contexts Strong student testimonials have an arc - an "old norm…

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183. Standing on the side of what is right with Dr. Felice Russell 45:59

3M ago45:59

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Dr. Felice Russell describes how she navigated the difficult relationship she has always had with academia, leaning on self-trust, leaps of faith, and one-degree shifts to make the many career decisions that have gotten her to the place she is now: a school librarian who feels settled and content both at work and at home. Find Dr. Felice Russell on…

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#58 - Mastering The Email Newsletter: Tactics for Engagement, Trust, & Conversions w/ B2B and B2C expert, Jess Cook 56:13

3M ago56:13

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My guest today is Jess Cook, Head of Content and Communications at Island and co-host of the That's Marketing, Baby podcast. Jess comes from a background working with major B2C brands like McDonald's, Kellogg's, and others before transitioning to B2B marketing. In this episode, we dive deep into email marketing strategies and tactics that higher ed…

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182. Honoring life transitions with Marny Requa 46:15

3M ago46:15

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Marny Requa explains that life transitions such as becoming a parent and menopause are not just short-term changes and then everything returns to "normal." They are major life transitions that deserve to be acknowledged, honored, and planned for. However, as Marny explains, we are not doing these things well on institutional, cultural, nor societal…

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#57 - How to Improve Yield and Capitalize On Commencement Season w/ Shiro Hatori from Concept3D 40:18

3M ago40:18

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My guest today is Shiro Hatori, Director of DemandGen at Concept3D. In this episode, we discuss data from Concept3D's survey of 500 recently admitted college students that can inform your higher ed storytelling and content creation efforts. Shiro shares insights on the communication channels students prefer, the importance of virtual tours, address…

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181. Time matters with Dr. Martha Kenney 35:08

3M ago35:08

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"Time is so precious," says Dr. Martha Kenney. In this episode, Martha describes the importance of finding your why--a process of pausing, going inward, getting re-acquainted with yourself, and naming your values. Once you know your why, you can allocate your time accordingly, aligned to the intentions you have for your life. Martha explains that h…

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#56 - Unlocking the Potential of Scholarly Podcasts with Professors.fm, Featuring Robert Li 41:30

4M ago41:30

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My guest today is Robert Li, co-founder and owner of University FM, and podcast network manager of Professors.FM, a podcast network featuring top scholars. In this conversation, Robert shares insights on the current higher ed podcasting landscape and the potential of scholarly podcasts to elevate research and university brands. We discuss launching…

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180. [Equinox 2024] Seasonal celebration, detox, and planning 16:32

4M ago16:32

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Happy Equinox!! Welcome to the Spring 2024 Season of Self-Compassionate Professor! First, I talk about how honoring the change of seasons invites a more intentional approach to work and life generally: 1) helps us to see beyond the academic calendar, 2) opens us to a sense of spaciousness, 3) gives us a sense of "punctuation" between seasons, 4) gi…

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#55 - Four Pillars of a Compelling Student Testimonial w/ Sarah Whorton from University of Missouri System 1:03:46

4M ago1:03:46

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My guest today is Sarah Whorton, Senior Strategic Communication Consultant at University of Missouri system. Sarah has a background in screenwriting and leverages storytelling principles in her higher education marketing work. In this episode, Sarah shares her insights on crafting compelling stories for higher education marketing. We discuss a four…

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#54 - How Nikki Sunstrum built high-performing content teams at Indiana University and University of Michigan 52:14

4M ago52:14

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My guest today is Nikki Sunstrum, Assistant VP of Strategic Communication at Indiana University and Instructor at University of Michigan School of Information. Nikki has built social media teams at both IU and Michigan. In this episode, Nikki shares her insights on building effective social media teams in higher education. We discuss sourcing talen…

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#53 - Making Research Relatable with Kate Young, host of This is Purdue podcast 1:07:48

4M ago1:07:48

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My guest today is Kate Young, host, writer and producer of This Is Purdue, an award-winning podcast that highlights exciting stories of innovative Boilermakers and shares them with a global audience. In this episode, Kate provides an inside look at how This Is Purdue came to be, how it fits into Purdue's overall content strategy, and key lessons le…

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179. Just a job with Dr. Dan Lair 59:04

5M ago59:04

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Dr. Dan Lair, Associate Dean of Faculty and Student Affairs at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, talks about the benefits of perceiving our academic work as “just a job.” Specifically, Dan explains what work means to him, the pitfalls of tying your job to your identity, the impact overwork by his academic spouse (me!) has had on him, and…

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#52 - Instagram is King: Why Today's Prospective Students Turn Here First w/ Jeremy Tiers from Tudor Collegiate Strategies 52:47

5M ago52:47

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My guest today is Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services for Tudor Collegiate Strategies. He has helped thousands of college and university admission and marketing professionals become better recruiters, communicators, writers, and leaders through training programs and mentoring over the past nine years. In this episode, Jeremy shares…

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#51 - Crafting Irresistible Program Pages: A Blueprint for Higher Ed w/ Copywriter Jo Marshall 1:00:31

5M ago1:00:31

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My guest today is copywriting expert Jo Marshall, founder of All Things Words, a specialist copy and content agency focused on higher education clients. Jo has over 20 years of experience helping universities find their voice, shape their messaging, and tell compelling stories. In this episode, Jo and I discuss strategies to optimize university pro…

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#50 - What Higher Ed Gets Wrong About Storytelling and How to Fix It w/ Zach Busekrus & John Azoni 1:03:05

5M ago1:03:05

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Today we are sharing with you an episode where host, John Azoni, was a guest on the Enrollify podcast. In this episode hosted by Zach Busekrus we talk about John's journey into storytelling through working with the unhoused population in Detroit, what higher ed gets wrong about storytelling, the Netflix show Love is Blind, and more.…

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#49 - Recruiting Students In Your Sleep With an AI Enrollment Officer w/ Cade Scott from Enroll Boost AI 49:02

5M ago49:02

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0My guest today is Cade Scott, founder of Enroll Boost AI. Cade helps Tech and Trade Schools boost enrollment by building AI-powered chatbots to engage prospective students around the clock. In this episode we discuss how implementing automated yet personalized communication can drastically improve lead response times and enrollment rates. Cade sha…

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#48 - Inclusive Storytelling: The Importance of Content Featuring People with Disabilities w/ Jaime Hunt from The Higher Ed CMO 57:16

6M ago57:16

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My guest today is Jaime Hunt, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Old Dominion University. Jaime is a seasoned higher ed marketer with expertise in areas like brand strategy, recruitment marketing, and digital innovation. In this episode we discuss the importance of telling authentic stories of college students with disabilities. We explo…

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#47 - Creating Personalized Storytelling Content with AI w/ Ardis Kadiu from Element451 49:27

6M ago49:27

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My guest today is Ardis Kadiu, CEO and co-founder of Element451, an AI-powered CRM platform for higher education institutions. Ardis is an entrepreneur and technologist passionate about leveraging AI to transform student engagement and admissions processes. In this episode we have an in-depth discussion on personalization in storytelling using AI. …

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#46 - How to Create Content People WANT to Watch with the “Side Door” Approach w/ John Azoni 32:32

6M ago32:32

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In this solo episode, John talks about the power of using a "side door" approach when creating content that aims to draw audiences into your brand emotionally. Key takeaways: Front door content directly states brand values and goals, while side door content focuses more on storytelling. Side door content takes audiences on a journey that immerses t…

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178. Self-betrayal with Lora Cheadle 43:57

6M ago43:57

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Burnout and betrayal expert, Lora Cheadle, discusses how self-betrayal often masquerades as burnout, how we can begin the process of healing from self-betrayal, and how to "dance" our way to authenticity.

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177. Internal belonging with Dr. Cynthia Ganote 1:04:31

7M ago1:04:31

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Dr. Cynthia Ganote describes hiding her artistic interests in graduate school, believing that if her academic community found out that she sang, acted, and danced, she would not be taken seriously. When she took her tenure-track job, she put all of her energy and effort into it, letting go of her artistic work completely. While on the outside, Cynt…

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#45 - How Students' Raw Stories Unite Campus w/ Nate Jorgensen from Miami University 55:48

8M ago55:48

55:48

My guest today is Nate Jorgensen, Senior Director of Academic Marketing and Communications at Miami University in Ohio. In this episode we discuss Miami's storytelling initiatives, including their Major Insight podcast, and strategies for centralizing university marketing. Key takeaways: Miami's Major Insight podcast features raw, authentic convers…

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#44 - Attracting Adult Learners to Your Higher Ed Programs w/ Chris Rapozo from Hannon Hill 52:52

8M ago52:52

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My guest today is Chris Rapozo, Marketing Specialist at Hannon Hill. As an adult learner himself, Chris shares his personal story and insights on marketing to non-traditional students. He offers a unique perspective on the motivations and challenges of the non-traditional learner demographic that higher ed marketers want to attract. Key Takeaways: …

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#43 - Your “WHY” is not your story w/ John Azoni 33:18

8M ago33:18

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In this solo episode, John explores the true meaning of "storytelling" and how it differs from creative messaging in marketing. He discusses how the term has become diluted in higher ed, with many thinking creative messaging equals storytelling. Key takeaways: Marketing teams often claim to be telling stories when they are really just presenting in…

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#42 - LinkedIn Growth Hacks for Higher Ed Marketers w/ Casey Hill from ActiveCampaign 58:15

9M ago58:15

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My guest today is Casey Hill, a growth veteran with over a decade of experience helping software companies scale fast. In this episode, we dive deep into LinkedIn strategy and optimization for higher ed marketers. Casey currently leads organic growth at ActiveCampaign, where he's pioneering creative ways to grab attention and break from the mold. K…

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#41 - Mastodon and Decentralized Social Networking Models for Higher Ed Marketers w/ Andrew Cassel of Middlebury College 1:07:32

9M ago1:07:32

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My guest for this episode is Andrew Cassel, Senior Social Strategist at Middlebury College. In this episode we dive into emerging social platforms like Mastodon, BeReal, and the future of social networking in a Web 3 environment. Key Takeaways: Understanding the decentralized, ad-free experience of Mastodon instances and the Fediverse Growing authe…

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#40 - The World's Largest Focus Group: Tapping into Social Listening for Higher Ed Storytelling w/ Liz Gross, CEO, Campus Sonar 54:49

9M ago54:49

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My guest today is Liz Gross, founder and CEO of Campus Sonar. In this episode we discuss using social listening to inform higher ed storytelling and strategy. Key takeaways: The importance of listening to your audience's narratives and addressing misperceptions through strategic storytelling. Using social listening to identify insights for strategi…

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#39 - The 5 C’s of Higher Ed Social Media Execution With Limited Resources w/ Lizzie Chen from Moody College of Communication 58:56

9M ago58:56

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My guest today is Lizzie Chen, Assistant Director of Digital Media at Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin. In this episode we discuss running an impactful social media strategy with limited resources. Key takeaways: Build community both online and offline. Host events to bring your social media audience together in r…

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#38 - Tapping Student Talent for Video and Social Media Content w/ Dr. Josie Ahlquist 50:43

10M ago50:43

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My guest today is Dr. Josie Ahlquist, Josie is a renowned expert in digital leadership, guiding educational leaders, organizations, and students through speaking, coaching, and consulting. Her practical and evidence-based frameworks empower clients to create tailored digital engagement strategies. Among many other things, In 2023, Josie was selecte…

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#37 - Higher Ed Marketing In a Skills-Based-Economy w/ Eric Stoller, VP of Digital @ Territorium 53:19

10M ago53:19

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My guest today is Eric Stoller, VP of Digital at Territorium. In this episode we discuss the value of higher education in a skills-based economy and how colleges need to better connect the dots for students between their education and employability after graduation. Key takeaways: Why a skills-based focus is important for communicating value to tod…

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#36 - Marketing to Adult Students w/ Shane Baglini, Director of Marketing & Recruitment, Muhlenberg College 49:49

10M ago49:49

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My guest today is Shane Baglini, Senior Director of Marketing and Recruitment at Muhlenberg College's Division of Graduate and Continuing Education. In this episode we discuss strategies for marketing to and recruiting adult learners. Key takeaways: Adult learners often come back to school to overcome challenges and achieve personal goals. Marketer…

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#35 - Belonging Is Crucial: How To Create Experiences That Help New Students Find Their People w/ Allison Turcio From Siena College 42:58

10M ago42:58

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My guest today is Allison Turcio, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Siena College. In this episode we discuss creating an environment where students naturally want to share their positive experiences. Key takeaways: - The importance of studying other colleges known for exceptional student experiences. - Making student-centered d…

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#34 - FOMO is Not a Strategy: The Case for Picking Your Platform and Owning It w/ Darren Roubinek of University of Central Missouri 44:57

10M ago44:57

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My guest today is Darren Roubinek, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at the University of Central Missouri. In this episode we discuss the challenges of social media platform overwhelm and knowing where to focus your efforts. Key takeaways: The difference in resource capacity between Darren's previous team at Avila University and his …

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#33 - Tradition, History, Innovation: Owning Your University's Unique Stories w/ Andy Fuller, Ex. Director of Brand Content at Notre Dame 49:42

11M ago49:42

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My guest today is Andy Fuller, Executive Director of Brand Content at the University of Notre Dame. In this episode we go deep on the power of narrative ownership and storytelling to strengthen your university's brand. Key takeaways: What narrative ownership is and why it's so important for universities to own the stories about their history, build…

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