What is effective school communication? Most people would acknowledge that it is critical to the success of our school, but it is a broad topic and difficult to pin down. It sounds simple enough, right? Merriam-Webster says it is “the interchange of...
The School Administrator’s Dilemma: To Blog or Not To Blog
Blogging shouldn’t seem like a new fandangled idea any more, especially as you delve into your position as school marketer. You might be hearing about it in conference sessions, in articles about school social media impact, or from other education blogs. ...
Lay the Groundwork for Marketing Your School
I’m no engineer, but I do know the value of a solid foundation. The foundation is the basis upon which something is supported. Foundations are essential for buildings, organizations, relationships, and yes, marketing plans. As we make our resolution to...
Your Most Powerful School Marketing ToolThe Science Behind Storytelling and How It Can Be Used to Entertain, Engage, and Brand Your School
Recently I attended my uncle’s funeral in Southern California. He worked as a school principal for many years, and two teachers spoke at his memorial. They honored his memory by sharing stories. One of the teachers described the following experience: As she was...
School Marketing Road Map to SuccessThe fast road to achieving your school communication goals
If you’re hashing out marketing and school public relations on your own, then a full-blown strategic communications plan can feel overly complicated and time-consuming. Sometimes looking at complex processes in different ways can help with understanding and executing...