The Application with Allison Turcio

In this special cross-over episode, we dive deep into the world of creator marketing within higher education. Listen to engaging conversations from leading experts on the Enrollify network who discuss the nuances and successful strategies of utilizing creator marketing to enhance visibility and engagement for higher education institutions. Whether it's leveraging user-generated content, nurturing student creators, or recruiting influencers directly from campus, this episode offers a plethora of actionable insights.Key Takeaways:Empowering User-Generated Content: Discover how institutions like Penn State utilize social media listening to recruit and empower student content creators, enhancing their digital footprint authentically.Interns as Key Marketers: Learn from Siena College's approach, where student marketing interns play a crucial role in crafting content that resonates with Gen Z, proving that real voices drive real engagement.Strategic Influencer Collaborations: Gain insights from Glacier, a digital advertising firm, on how to identify and collaborate with student influencers to boost enrollment and campus engagement.Listen to the Full Episodes Featured:Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager - Episode 7: Using Social Media Listening And Monitoring To Recruit CreatorsMission Admissions - Episode 30: Creating And Developing A Team Of Student Content CreatorsThe Application - Episode 30: How To Discover And Activate Your School’s Student Influencers - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In this episode, Allison chats with Adam Stoltz, the Director of Enrollment Marketing at University of Idaho, about the groundbreaking strategies and collaborative efforts that led to record-breaking enrollment numbers. Discover the importance of teamwork, innovative projects like virtual tours, and the big-picture strategies that keep Idaho at the forefront of higher education marketing.How Tos on this Episode:Encourage open communication and collaboration between different departments and teams within the institution to break down silosBuild relationships with various campus stakeholders to support marketing efforts.Utilize virtual tours and digital content to engage prospective studentsDesign admissions packets that are not only informative but also emotionally engagingImplement a data-driven approach to marketing to help justify investmentsIf you loved this episode, please leave us a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more higher ed professionals like you.Guest Name: Adam StoltzGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstoltz/Guest Bio: Adam Stoltz is an award-winning higher education professional with a distinguished career spanning over a decade in strategic enrollment management. Currently serving as the Director of Enrollment Marketing at the University of Idaho, Adam has been instrumental in leading creative teams and multimedia divisions to orchestrate effective marketing campaigns. His expertise has greatly contributed to the university's strategic objectives, focusing on recruiting, retaining, and graduating a diverse and high-achieving student body.Prior to his current role, Adam was a CRM Subject Matter Expert and Independent Consultant at TargetX, where he provided tailored solutions to enhance customer relationship management systems. His leadership was further demonstrated during his tenure as the Director of Admissions at California State University, Chico, where he managed a significant staff and budget, overseeing the recruitment and admissions processes to meet annual enrollment targets. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In this thought-provoking episode, Allison speaks with RJ Thompson about the intersection of artificial intelligence and higher education marketing. They explore how AI can serve as a powerful tool for data analysis and creative processes, helping institutions stand out in a crowded market. RJ shares insights from his extensive experience, highlighting the potential of AI to support and enhance human creativity rather than replace it.How Tos on this Episode:Leverage AI for Empathy and UnderstandingIntegrate AI to Enhance CreativityApply AI tools for analyzing existing content and dataUse AI to question and rethink traditional narratives and strategies in higher education marketingIf you loved this episode, please leave us a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more higher ed professionals like you.Guest Name: RJ ThompsonGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/studentofdesign/Guest Bio: RJ Thompson, MFA is an award-winning marketing and graphic design professional. Currently, RJ is the Manager of Digital Strategy in Pitt Health Sciences. He was most recently the Director of Digital Marketing in the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh.   Before joining Pitt, he was a tenured Assistant Professor of Graphic + Interactive Design in the Department of Art at Youngstown State University. Previous to Youngstown State, RJ taught at Carnegie Mellon University, La Roche University, and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Continuing his career in education, RJ has been an Adjunct Professor of Graphic & Interactive Design at Point Park University since 2019 where he was responsible for writing and teaching the interactive design curriculum. In 2020, he began teaching at the Community College of Allegheny County.  Outside of marketing, design, and teaching, RJ is also the Co-Principal and Creative Strategist for +Public, a Pennsylvania-based social enterprise that focuses on cultivating community and economic development impact through the creation of branded communication platforms, creative place-making, and storytelling initiatives for communities-in-revival.   Throughout his career, RJ has received many accolades for his creative works: In 2015, he was one of several recipients of the National Endowment for the Arts “Our Town” grant, valued at $100,000, for the INPLACE (“Innovative Plan for Leveraging Arts & Community Engagement”) project. In 2017, RJ received a “Best of Marketing Award” from the Ohio Economic Development Association for his efforts in rebranding the City of Youngstown, Ohio. In 2018, RJ was accepted into the prestigious Cohort 2 of the National Arts Marketing Project, a program supported by Americans for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. In 2019, RJ also received a scholarship to join the National Arts Strategies Executive Program in Arts & Culture Strategy through the School of Public Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2019, RJ was honored with the Ohio Governors Award in the Arts in Community Development, the state of Ohio’s highest recognition in the arts sector.  Recently, RJ was the recipient of a certification scholarship from the National Institute for Social Media and received accolades from GDUSA and the University & College Designers Association for "Pitt Business Backstory" and "Business.Pitt.Edu" websites. RJ is presently the Immediate Past-President of the Pittsburgh chapter of the American Marketing Association.For more on Building Brands with Creative Research: The Key Word presentation by RJ ThompsonThe Keywork: Building Brands with Creative Research Techniques Using ChatGPT - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

This conversation with Katie Mills-Erickson from the University of Iowa delves deep into the transformative power of listening in higher education marketing. Katie shares compelling insights and experiences on engaging with prospective students in a way that's both authentic and impactful, especially amid the uncertainties of the pandemic. By adopting a listening-first approach, Katie and her team have been able to develop content and campaigns that genuinely resonate with students' concerns, fostering a connection that goes beyond traditional marketing tactics.How Tos on this Episode:Use the power of listening to transform Marketing StrategiesEngage prospective students creatively Showcase empathy and understanding through contentCraft content that resonates widely rather than overly segmenting the audienceBuilding a culture of open feedback within the marketing teamIf you loved this episode, please leave us a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more higher ed professionals like you.Guest Name:  Katie Mills-EricksonGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-mills-erickson/Guest Bio: Katie is currently a communications and marketing professional at the University of Iowa. She has worked in higher education for over five years, primarily in the realm of admissions. Katie oversees strategy for both email and social marketing within the Office of Admissions.   In her role, Katie enjoys creating engaging content, from experimenting with quirky subject lines to crafting captivating captions. She attributes her success not only to her own creativity but also to the collaborative spirit of her team, who ensure that her ideas never veer into cringe territory.  Katie is happiest when she can bring a little humor to the workplace through clever gifs, afternoon teas, and the occasional mischievous office prank—such as orchestrating the infamous "ducking" of her director's office.  When not at work, Katie enjoys bad reality tv, romantacy reads, and crocheting small creatures. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

This special cross-over episode features clips from Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO, Talking Tactics, and The Application with Allison Turcio. These discussions highlight the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education marketing. Through these carefully selected clips from several podcasts within The Enrollify Network, this episode illuminates the multifaceted approach needed to authentically represent and engage a diverse student body.Key takeaways include:The Importance of Diverse Leadership and Marketing: An engaging story from Jaime Hunt and Kevin Tyler reveals the impact of having openly gay and black leaders in higher education. This segment underscores the pivotal role diverse leadership plays in shaping inclusive marketing strategies and fostering an environment where all students feel represented.Amplifying Voices through Authentic Stories: Dayana Kibilds and Mikki Collins delve into how the University of Chichester's podcast initiative succeeded in significantly boosting social media engagement by sharing real, unfiltered stories from minority and underrepresented groups. This discussion highlights the power of authentic narratives in enhancing a university's reach and its commitment to DEI.Accessibility as a DEI Pillar in Digital Marketing: The conversation between Allison Tucio and Raman Bhalla explores the often-overlooked aspect of DEI - web accessibility. It offers practical insights into how a systematic approach to making digital content accessible can serve as a form of advocacy for inclusivity, demonstrating the crucial role marketers play in ensuring all students have equal access to information.Listen to the Full Episodes Featured:Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO - Episode 42: Authentic Allyship: Crafting Campaigns That Support LGBTQIA+ Students Year-RoundTalking Tactics - Episode 17: Walk The Walk On DEI And Amplify Reach With Raw Authentic StoriesThe Application - Episode 34: Roadmap To Web Accessibility Success For Higher Ed Marketers - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In this enlightening episode, Allison Turcio dives into a transformative conversation with Maya Demishkevich about the innovative strategy of employee advocacy in higher education. Focusing on Carroll Community College's approach under Maya's leadership, they explore how faculty and staff can significantly amplify their institution's message through personal branding. This discussion not only sheds light on Maya's journey and insights from her diverse roles in higher ed marketing but also offers practical advice for colleges looking to implement similar programs.How Tos on this Episode:Build an employee impact initiativeEmpower faculty and staff to develop their personal and professional brandsEvaluating success of employee advocacy strategiesIf you loved this episode, please leave us a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more higher ed professionals like you.Guest Name: Maya DemishkevichGuest Bio: Maya Demishkevich leads marketing at Carroll Community College in Westminster, Maryland. She has over 15 years of experience in higher education, ranging from leading marketing and retention initiatives and teaching undergraduate and doctoral level courses to developing programs. She is also a host of the Hidden Gem podcast and a founder of College Crusader, the only social media solution created for community colleges.Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayademishkevich/Check out The Hidden Gem Podcast: https://podcasts.enrollify.org/the-hidden-gem?hsLang=en - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In this insightful episode, Christina Inge, the Online Infrastructure Manager at the Brandeis University Innovation Center, dives deep into how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles can make university websites not only more engaging and inclusive but also improve their SEO performance. Through her expert lens, Christina discusses the critical role of website design in addressing the enrollment cliff, emphasizing the importance of creating a welcoming online environment that reflects the university's brand and makes every visitor feel like they belong.How Tos on this Episode:Learn to apply Universal Design for Learning principles to make your university website a more engaging and inclusive platform that addresses the demographic cliff.Discover strategies for creating a user-friendly website that attracts and retains students through improved engagement and accessibility.Understand the steps to make your website more accessible, thereby improving its SEO performance and visibility among prospective students.Guest Name: Christina IngeGuest Bio: Christina Inge is the Online Infrastructure Manager at the Brandeis University Innovation Center, where she specializes in creating a welcoming website that serves a wide range of stakeholders. She has over 20 years' experience in digital media and learning design. She also teaches digital marketing and media at Brandeis and at Northeastern and Harvard in their divisions of continuing education. Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinainge/X: @christinainge - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In this episode, Tara Ebrahimi, from Wake Forest University School of Law, and Allison Turcio delve into the crucial role of marketing in elevating faculty scholarship to public prominence. They discuss the transformative impact of making academic research accessible to wider audiences to enhance the institution's reputation but contribute to societal advancement. The conversation covers the challenges of academia's traditional incentive structures, time constraints, and resource limitations, while offering innovative solutions for repackaging scholarly work in engaging formats like podcasts, infographics, and op-eds. The episode emphasizes the importance of collaboration between marketing professionals and faculty to effectively communicate complex ideas to the general public and underscores the growing recognition of public engagement in academia. How Tos from the episode include:Finding your first faculty partnersTranslating academic work into engaging content for broader audiencesUnderstanding the barriers that may hinder the promotion of faculty scholarshipEncouraging the academic community to see the value in making scholarly work more accessible and impactful outside traditional academic circlesGuest Name: Tara EbrahimiGuest Social:  LinkedInGuest Bio: Tara Ebrahimi has a wide variety of professional experience—including in nonprofit, corporate, and higher education—which has enabled her to become an expert in marketing, communications, and development. She has a background in creative writing and has been published in the New York Times, among other publications.  She currently serves as Executive Director of Marketing & Communications at Wake Forest School of Law.  - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In this special crossover episode, Allison Turcio and fellow Enrollify podcast host Jeremy Tiers dive deep into the complexities that FAFSA delays pose for higher education, with a special focus on the role of marketers in navigating these challenges. They emphasize the critical need for synergy among marketing, admissions, and financial aid teams, highlighting how a unified approach can significantly mitigate the impacts of these delays. The conversation is geared towards equipping higher education marketers with strategies for crafting empathetic and engaging communications, aimed at reducing the stress and uncertainty faced by students and families. Don’t miss their insights on the importance of understanding the unique concerns of each family, and how to create messaging that resonates and builds trust. Tune in to discover how you, as a higher education marketer, can play a pivotal role in helping your institution rise to the challenge of the delayed FAFSA. Guest Name/Title: Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesGuest Social Handles:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiershttps://twitter.com/CoachTiersGuest Bio: Over the past 10 years, Jeremy Tiers has helped thousands of higher ed admissions and enrollment marketing professionals improve their communication, personal and organizational performance, and develop into effective leaders regardless of their title. As the Senior Director of Admissions Services for Tudor Collegiate Strategies (TCS), Jeremy leads a division that helps colleges and universities connect, engage, build personal relationships, and communicate value to prospective students, and their parents, throughout the college search. Jeremy is an experienced speaker who leads dozens of training workshops each year and has keynoted numerous ACAC Conferences. He has also spoken multiple times at the NACAC National Conference, has been a presenter at well-known marketing conferences like eduWeb Digital Summit, the AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education, and HighEdWeb, and is the editor of a well-known, weekly college admissions and marketing email newsletter/blog. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

Allison and Angie delve into the critical moment when a student inquires with a college and reveals how savvy higher ed marketers can turn this high-intent moment into a game-changer for applications and conversions. Non-name-brand colleges can particularly benefit from focusing on this moment to stand out and attract prospective students. By creating personalized and engaging experiences, colleges can increase contact and engagement rates, leading to higher application and enrollment rates. The conversation also highlights the changing landscape of search marketing and the need for a more personalized approach in higher ed.Guest Name: Angie Mohr, SVP, Student Engagement, Archer EducationGuest Social Handles:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiemohr/Guest Bio: Angie Mohr is the Senior Vice President of Student Engagement at Archer Education. With a background in marketing, communications and CRM & marketing automation, she brings over 15 years of strategic communications and higher education experience. In her current role at Archer Education, a full-service marketing and enrollment solutions provider for higher education institutions, Angie focuses on supporting student acquisition and lifecycle delivery services, utilizing scalable communications strategies and technologies to help prospective students engage, enroll, and persist in the student journey. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In this episode, we're focusing on a crucial aspect of student outreach: connecting with Hispanic prospective students and their families.  Why is the Hispanic population important to college enrollment? What sets them apart in terms of behaviors and demographics? And most importantly, how can we effectively reach this audience and their influencers? Cristina and Allison explore these questions and discuss the power of listening, leveraging audience-centered market research, and creating multifaceted integrated marketing and communications campaigns that truly resonate.Guest Name: Cristina Craig, Director of Marketing, NJITGuest LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinacraig - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In this episode, Allison is joined by Raman Bhalla, the Assistant Vice President of Web Services at RIT, a visionary leader in the field of website accessibility. Together, they explore the transformative power of taking a systematic approach to accessibility, providing invaluable insights for marketers seeking to enhance their outreach strategies and foster inclusivity. This is an eye-opening conversation on how embracing accessibility can revolutionize your higher education marketing efforts—and the role marketers can play as advocates and content leaders.  Don't miss out on the opportunity to make your digital footprint a force for inclusivity and engagement.Guest Name: Raman Bhalla, AVP of University Web Services, RITGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhallaramanGuest Bio: Raman Bhalla is AVP of University Web Services at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). In this role, he’s responsible for the strategic vision, design, development, and maintenance of the university’s web properties. Among his many accomplishments, Raman led the first-ever comprehensive deployment of RIT’s web presence.Raman is a seasoned MarTech leader with 15+ years of experience managing creative and technical teams towards delivering exceptional user-centric digital experiences. His interests are UX, web accessibility, SEO, and web governance. With an MBA from LaTrobe University, Australia, and an MS in IT from RIT, Raman enjoys leveraging data and technical solutions to deliver on business goals. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In this episode, we dive into the future of college outreach with Eric Menna, co-founder of Loper, a cutting-edge platform redefining how students find their right fit college. Eric emphasizes the need for a personalized, customized approach for students in their college search, ensuring they receive tailored information to make informed decisions. To do this, we need to encourage students to reflect on their ideal college experience rather than defaulting to familiar names and one-dimensional search parameters. Eric also provides invaluable advice for college marketers seeking alternatives to traditional search marketing, leveling the playing field among colleges in terms of prestige. Discover innovative strategies and tools that empower students to find their right-fit colleges while enabling institutions to engage with prospective students in a way that resonates on a personal level.Find Today's Guest Eric Menna, co-founder of Loper, on LinkedIn - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

According to Pew Research, only 62% of students who start a degree or certificate program finish their program within six years. The story—and potential—of stop-out students is more relevant than ever. This episode delves into the need for multi-pronged, intentional communication strategies that resonate with the unique challenges and aspirations of stop-out students. It's not just about filling seats; it's about enriching the educational landscape with diverse perspectives and life experiences. Whether you're a seasoned higher ed marketer or an administrator looking to make a difference, this episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of why patience and intentionality are the keys to engaging with this student population and how their return can shape a more inclusive and vibrant academic community.About The Enrollify Podcast Network The Enrollify Podcast 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 Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Dayana Kibilds, Dustin Ramsdell, Terry Flannery, Mallory Willsea, 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! - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

Have you been looking for ways to foster positive cultural change at your institution? This episode is for you. Our guest expert, Fredrick Martin highlights the pivotal role of employee culture in shaping a brand's reputation. The 'Great Resignation’ taught us not to wait on culture and employee experience—losing valuable talent puts your institution's brand at risk. Listen in for invaluable insights and practical steps that empower you, as a marketer, to lead cultural change within your institution, fostering a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient community.About the GuestFredrick holds the esteemed position of Sr. Director for Change Management at the University of Virginia. In this role, he spearheads the development and execution of change management strategies, with an emphasis on transforming Human Resources within both the Academic Division and Health System.Boasting over 15 years of expertise in fostering business and cultural change in large, intricate, and multi-dimensional organizations, Fredrick is a trusted figure in the industry. His previous tenure as the Master Change Agent for Ascension Health—a leading non-profit faith-based healthcare system encompassing over 2600 care sites, 151 hospitals, and a workforce of 130,000 across the U.S.—saw him craft and roll out pivotal change management tactics that addressed both local and nationwide concerns. Fredrick's leadership has been instrumental in reshaping organizational cultures, enhancing patient accessibility, ensuring patient-centric care, and elevating the overall employee experience.Academically, he holds a BS degree and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, an Executive Master's in Healthcare Leadership from Cornell University, and he proudly carries the title of a certified Master Change Agent.About the Enrollify Podcast Network The Enrollify Podcast 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 Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Dayana Kibilds, Dustin Ramsdell, Terry Flannery, Mallory Willsea, 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!  - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

Unlock the potential of student influencers and creators this episode featuring John Reid, President of Glacier, a leading youth marketing agency. In this power-packed session, John and Allison talked about how to not only identify budding influencers within your student body but also unleash their full marketing potential. With years of experience in elevating colleges and universities to enrollment success, John's insights are a game-changer for higher education marketers. Don’t miss his actionable tips for nurturing and empowering your student creators. About John Reid:John Reid is the President of Glacier and has been growing Glacier's presence in both Canada and the US for many years. He's an expert at helping colleges and universities run successful campaigns and achieve their enrollment goals, primarily focusing on driving additional website traffic or lead generation. He's a passionate speaker when he's talking about his favorite subjects, Gen Z advertising and Dairy Queen blizzards.About the Enrollify Podcast Network: The Application 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 Jeremy Tiers, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Jamie 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! - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In this episode, we're diving deep into the art of creating emotionally impactful content. John Azoni, a trailblazer in content creation and video production for colleges and universities joins us as we explore the power of creating emotional connection through marketing. John shares the transformative potential of emotional content (yes, it can lead to tangible results!) and talks about how you can strike a resonant chord with your audience.  This Episode is Sponsored by PathifyMeet Pathify —  an innovative higher ed engagement hub that puts students at the center of their college journey. Pathify sits at the center of your school’s digital ecosystem, becoming the single, user experience interface tying together all systems, content, and communications. Their engagement hub elevates the information that matters most and pushes systems like the SIS behind the scenes where they belong, making it simpler for students to discover and engage with the opportunities your institution provides at every step of their higher ed journey, from prospect to alumni. What’s even better, Pathify has a mobile experience that provides 100% parity with the responsive web app, so your campus app is always in sync. Pathify is a platform that EVERY stakeholder on campus  — from marketing, to admissions, to student affairs, to IT, etc., — can get equally excited about. Learn more about how Pathify is uniting strategic units across campus and bettering the entire student experience by visiting Pathify.com About the Enrollify Podcast Network: The Application 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 Jeremy Tiers, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Jamie 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! - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

Join host Allison Turcio in this captivating episode of The Application podcast, as she engages in a dynamic conversation with Kris Hardy, the accomplished Director of Web and Digital Marketing at Messiah University. Kris, an expert in user experience, information architecture, and web analytics, brings a fresh perspective to the crucial topic of leveraging digital analytics to overcome the biggest challenges in higher education marketing. As the digital landscape evolves rapidly, he shares invaluable advice on harnessing analytics for continuous improvement and keeping your web and marketing experience student-centered.  This Episode is Sponsored by PathifyMeet Pathify —  an innovative higher ed engagement hub that puts students at the center of their college journey. Pathify sits at the center of your school’s digital ecosystem, becoming the single, user experience interface tying together all systems, content, and communications.Their engagement hub elevates the information that matters most and pushes systems like the SIS behind the scenes where they belong, making it simpler for students to discover and engage with the opportunities your institution provides at every step of their higher ed journey, from prospect to alumni. What’s even better, Pathify has a mobile experience that provides 100% parity with the responsive web app, so your campus app is always in sync. Pathify is a platform that EVERY stakeholder on campus  — from marketing, to admissions, to student affairs, to IT, etc., — can get equally excited about. Learn more about how Pathify is uniting strategic units across campus and bettering the entire student experience by visiting Pathify.com About the Enrollify Podcast Network: The Application 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 Jeremy Tiers, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Jamie 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! - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In the latest episode of The Application podcast, hosted by Allison Turcio, we delve into the art of managing diverse opinions in higher education website design. If you're a higher education marketer seeking to transform the challenge of handling multiple perspectives into a productive endeavor, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we unravel the secrets of harnessing data-driven strategies to inform your design decisions. Our guest, Lyndsey Hicks, a seasoned marketing professional from the Rochester Institute of Technology, brings a wealth of experience in web design and digital marketing to the table. You don’t want to miss her advice!  This Episode is Sponsored by PathifyMeet Pathify —  an innovative higher ed engagement hub that puts students at the center of their college journey. Pathify sits at the center of your school’s digital ecosystem, becoming the single, user experience interface tying together all systems, content, and communications.Their engagement hub elevates the information that matters most and pushes systems like the SIS behind the scenes where they belong, making it simpler for students to discover and engage with the opportunities your institution provides at every step of their higher ed journey, from prospect to alumni. What’s even better, Pathify has a mobile experience that provides 100% parity with the responsive web app, so your campus app is always in sync. Pathify is a platform that EVERY stakeholder on campus  — from marketing, to admissions, to student affairs, to IT, etc., — can get equally excited about. Learn more about how Pathify is uniting strategic units across campus and bettering the entire student experience by visiting Pathify.com About the Enrollify Podcast Network: The Application 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 Jeremy Tiers, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Jamie 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! - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

Allison and Alex Ahlstrom (Asociate Director of Data Products at Simpson Scarborough) unravel the transformative influence of AI tools like ChatGPT and Bing Chat on the college search process. As students increasingly turn to AI for guidance in their search, the landscape is evolving, and we, as marketers, must adapt. Alex sheds light on these implications and shares actionable strategies to align web and digital experiences with the AI-savvy student's expectations. Tune in to discover how to navigate this new marketing paradigm and deliver exceptional value to prospective students, setting your institution apart in an era of AI-powered college search. This Episode is Sponsored by PathifyMeet Pathify —  an innovative higher ed engagement hub that puts students at the center of their college journey. Pathify sits at the center of your school’s digital ecosystem, becoming the single, user experience interface tying together all systems, content, and communications. Their engagement hub elevates the information that matters most and pushes systems like the SIS behind the scenes where they belong, making it simpler for students to discover and engage with the opportunities your institution provides at every step of their higher ed journey, from prospect to alumni. What’s even better, Pathify has a mobile experience that provides 100% parity with the responsive web app, so your campus app is always in sync. Pathify is a platform that EVERY stakeholder on campus  — from marketing, to admissions, to student affairs, to IT, etc., — can get equally excited about. Learn more about how Pathify is uniting strategic units across campus and bettering the entire student experience by visiting Pathify.com About the Enrollify Podcast Network: The Application 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 Jeremy Tiers, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Jamie 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! - - - -Connect With Our Host:Allison Turciohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/https://twitter.com/allisonturcioAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Allison will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!