Marketing has changed radically in the past decade. Whole industries are either gone or dying primarily because of the changes brought about by the ubiquitous presence of the Internet. Another change-causing factor is that “interrupter” advertising that rules our...
How to Engage and Connect with Busy ParentsIncorporating a visual approach to your school marketing plan
An Olympian recently visited our local elementary school. Students heard inspiring stories and took turns pole vaulting with the help of the visitors. My daughters came home completely excited, and I thought, “How cool for them.” A few days later, while scanning...
51 Ways to Market Your SchoolSchool marketing strategies that get your school noticed
Marketing your school is essential in today’s competitive educational environment. The good news is that there are so many effective ways to do it—you just need to get started. So, here are 51 ideas to get you moving in the right direction. Invite them in: Create a...
You Won’t Believe What Happened When I Rang the Bell for ServiceHow Excellent Customer Service Translates to Marketing for Your School
Recently, I went on a trip with my mother and sister-in-law to Billings, Montana. Yes, in November. Yes, it snowed the whole time. This was our first trip to Billings, and we weren’t sure where to stay, so we selected a place with a good deal and positive reviews on...
What Private Schools Do Right that Public Schools Suck AtSteal their marketing secrets to engage, convert, and enroll more students
If we were to tell you just one thing that private schools do right that most public schools don’t bother to do, it would be to market their school’s differentiators. Maybe public schools see themselves as ubiquitous and feel they don’t offer anything different than...