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Five Super Bowl Ad Lessons for Private Schools
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I am always a little sad when football season is over, and the Super Bowl Champion is crowned. Even though my team wasn’t in the final game, I enjoyed how many of the playoff games, including the Super Bowl, came down to the final minutes. It’s amazing to me how much brands will spend on […]
Sharing Social Media Love for Your School in February
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I believe that one of the best ways to market your school is through stories. Think about it. All of life is a series of continuous stories that build upon one another. We live in a story. We relate to stories. We love to listen to stories. And, we can see ourselves in a story. […]
Conducting a Parent Satisfaction Survey in Your School
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Retention is a concern for every school leader. As most schools go through the re-enrollment season, the most important indicator of the parent’s continued enrollment is parent satisfaction. This requires that you actually measure parent satisfaction in your school community. A parent satisfaction survey is a critical assessment, retention and marketing tool that provides convenient, […]
Private School Marketing and Retention in Uncertain Times
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Many private schools experienced another surge in enrollment this year. With the continued issues of the pandemic as well as concerns within public education, private and independent schools realized the boom from parents seeking alternatives. This enrollment growth has created two issues for many private schools. Cutting Back on Marketing First, for the first time […]
August 5in9 VLOG
Check out my new 5in9 VLOG. In this 9-minute video, I share 5 marketing insights that you can implement at your school. This edition’s video lineup includes: (5) Welcome kits and yard signs, (4) Admissions relocation page, (3) Internal brand marketing, (2) Downloadable info packet, and (1) New family and faculty stories.
Five Marketing Strategies to Implement After the First Day of School
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It’s hard to believe that the start of another school year is here. While we continue to deal with COVID-19, many private schools are experiencing another year of explosive growth. This increase in new student enrollment provides a great opportunity for you to implement the following five key strategies during the first month of school. […]
Five Surveys Every School Leader Should Conduct
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Do you struggle to implement an annual plan to conduct surveys? Are you frustrated trying to develop your own survey questions without having expertise in this area? Enrollment Catalyst has developed a turn-key survey solution for schools. Take advantage of the special packaged price highlighted at the bottom of this post. Based on my experience […]
7 Strategies for the Final Stretch
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When mid-July hits, it is the final stretch in your push and preparation for a new school year. Last summer, many schools experienced a surge in last minute interest from parents frustrated with their local options and their response to COVID. This summer, the demand continues with the push to finish the enrollment cycle strong […]
Enrollment and Marketing Webinars for School Leaders
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Continuing your professional development is important for admissions and marketing leaders of private, independent and faith-based schools. While you may choose to attend a conference like the AISAP Summer Institute or the Enrollment Management Association’s Annual Conference, there are many resources to help you continue to learn and grow in your profession. This past Spring, […]
Webinar: Ask Us Anything About Marketing, Recruitment and Retention
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When I was a little boy, I wanted to be a major league baseball player. That was my dream. Even though that dream didn’t come true, I have spent years going to games in person and watching games on TV. I enjoy watching a game that goes into extra innings. It’s all about the competitive spirit […]
