There's a GPT for That – 3 Key Takeaways from the Engage Summit

Imagine having a tool that could instantly lighten your workload, spark creativity, and manage tight deadlines with ease. At the Engage Summit, Shane Baglini and Allison Turcio introduced how AI, specifically ChatGPT, is revolutionizing the way higher education marketers approach their tasks from creating content under pressure to personalizing communication at scale. Here are three powerful takeaways from their session that you can start implementing in your marketing efforts today.

Creating Content Under Pressure

Shane shared a scenario where he needed to create a web page for a non-credit Leadership Academy program on extremely short notice. With only a one-page proposal and brand guidelines at hand, he turned to ChatGPT. By inputting the necessary context and documents, Shane quickly generated a draft that met urgent requirements. This example showcased how AI can be a lifesaver during tight deadlines, providing a solid starting point that saves time and effort.

Personalized Communication at Scale

Allison discussed the challenge of creating personalized letters from program chairs to prospective students for 24 different programs. By using ChatGPT, she crafted initial drafts efficiently. Detailed prompts about each program and its target audience allowed the AI to produce tailored content quickly. This method underscored the importance of giving detailed instructions to achieve high-quality AI-generated content.

Want to hear more about how AI can personalize your communication strategies? Check out Episode 42 of The Application with Allison Turcio, "Harnessing AI to Innovate Higher Ed Marketing" for an in-depth discussion on this topic.

Custom GPTs: The Game Changer — Subject Matter Expertise on Demand

One of the standout features discussed was the creation of custom GPTs. Shane explained how he developed a custom GPT to act as a subject matter expert for various academic programs. By providing specific curriculum details, faculty bios, and brand guidelines, he generated accurate and engaging content across different subjects. This approach not only saved time but also ensured consistency and quality in the content produced.

Allison highlighted that custom GPTs are especially useful when multiple team members need to create content. By refining the prompts and iterating based on previous outputs, teams can continually improve the quality and relevance of the AI-generated content. This collaborative use of AI can significantly boost productivity and maintain high content standards.

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