Want more AI? Register for the AI Engage Summit - online edition | Oct 29-30, 2024

Save Your Spot
EP
March 25, 2024
Buzzer Beaters and Brand Builders: March Madness Has Arrived

Buzzer Beaters and Brand Builders: March Madness Has Arrived

Or listen on:

About the Episode

About the Episode: In this special episode of the Higher Ed Pulse, Mallory Willsea invites Aaron Blau, VP of Education at Primacy, to talk about all things March Madness. The excitement of March Madness extends beyond just the games, potentially impacting enrollment, marketing, and branding efforts in significant ways. From the visibility boost for lesser-known institutions to the strategies for leveraging athletic success in marketing campaigns, Aaron offers unique insights, blending his passion for college athletics with deep industry knowledge. 

Key Takeaways:

  • March Madness' Impact on Brand Visibility: March Madness offers unparalleled national visibility, particularly for underdog schools that manage to pull off big upsets, significantly impacting their brand recognition and interest levels. But is that impact just a flash-in-the-pan?
  • Athletics and Enrollment Marketing: Discussion on how athletic success can be leveraged in marketing strategies to enhance enrollment efforts, including connecting athletic content with alumni outcomes and academic achievements.
  • Future of College Athletics: Aaron shares his predictions on the evolving landscape of college athletics.

https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/blogs/call-action/2024/03/12/how-all-institutions-can-capitalize-march-madness

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/business/revenue-strategies/2024/03/21/betting-big-sports-help-balance-budget 

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/online-colleges/does-march-madness-performance-drive-college-application-rates/

Connect With Our Co-Hosts:

Mallory Willsea 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/ 
https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea 

Seth Odell 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/ 
https://twitter.com/sethodell 

About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Pulse 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 Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.

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 — Mallory 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 $99! This early bird pricing lasts until March 31. 

Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

People in this episode

Host

Mallory Willsea is the Chief Strategist and Producer of Enrollify — higher ed’s largest and most trusted podcast network - and host of The Higher Ed Pulse.

Interviewee

No items found.

Other episodes

Episode 36: Travel Hacks: How to Navigate AMA in Vegas Like a ProPlay Button
Episode 36: Travel Hacks: How to Navigate AMA in Vegas Like a Pro

In this episode of The Higher Ed Pulse, co-hosts Seth and Mallory share their expert travel tips, just in time for the AMA Higher Ed Conference in Las Vegas.

Ep. 63: Uncommon Insights: AI, Creativity and BrandPlay Button
Ep. 63: Uncommon Insights: AI, Creativity and Brand

In this wide-ranging episode, Jaime sits down with Grant to talk about AI, collaboration, creativity, brand building, and more.

Episode #21: Election 2024: What’s Next for U.S. Higher Ed Policy?Play Button
Episode #21: Election 2024: What’s Next for U.S. Higher Ed Policy?

Ray Lutzky and Dan Currell demystify the world of Federal financial aid policy and the future student aid.‍

Episode 43: Navigating the Future of Higher Ed Marketing: Segmentation, Privacy, and the Power of PersonalizationPlay Button
Episode 43: Navigating the Future of Higher Ed Marketing: Segmentation, Privacy, and the Power of Personalization

Erin Ward from NextGrad discusses higher ed marketing challenges, focusing on reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha students in a world with data privacy and personalization demands.

Pulse Check: The Future of Student Search - Part 5Play Button
Pulse Check: The Future of Student Search - Part 5

Heather Daniels, Executive Director of Admission at Colorado State, shares insights on how CSU has revolutionized its student search approach.

Weekly ideas that make you smarter

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Subscribe
cancel

Search podcasts, blog posts, people