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September 26, 2023
Ep. 26: AI-Driven College Exploration: Implications for Higher Ed Marketing

AI-Driven College Exploration: Implications for Higher Ed Marketing

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About the Episode

Allison and Alex Ahlstrom (Asociate Director of Data Products at Simpson Scarborough) unravel the transformative influence of AI tools like ChatGPT and Bing Chat on the college search process. As students increasingly turn to AI for guidance in their search, the landscape is evolving, and we, as marketers, must adapt. Alex sheds light on these implications and shares actionable strategies to align web and digital experiences with the AI-savvy student's expectations. Tune in to discover how to navigate this new marketing paradigm and deliver exceptional value to prospective students, setting your institution apart in an era of AI-powered college search.

 

This Episode is Sponsored by Pathify

Meet Pathify —  an innovative higher ed engagement hub that puts students at the center of their college journey. Pathify sits at the center of your school’s digital ecosystem, becoming the single, user experience interface tying together all systems, content, and communications. Their engagement hub elevates the information that matters most and pushes systems like the SIS behind the scenes where they belong, making it simpler for students to discover and engage with the opportunities your institution provides at every step of their higher ed journey, from prospect to alumni. What’s even better, Pathify has a mobile experience that provides 100% parity with the responsive web app, so your campus app is always in sync. Pathify is a platform that EVERY stakeholder on campus  — from marketing, to admissions, to student affairs, to IT, etc., — can get equally excited about. Learn more about how Pathify is uniting strategic units across campus and bettering the entire student experience by visiting Pathify.com

 

About the Enrollify Podcast Network: 

The Application is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network.  If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  

Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Jeremy Tiers, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Jamie Gleason and many more. 

Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!

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Host

Allison Turcio, Ed.D., is Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Siena College and host of The Application.

Interviewee

Alex Ahlstrom

As the Associate Director of Data Products, Alex builds products that are force multipliers for the institutions he works with, allowing educators to make better decisions and focus on what matters most — delivering for students.

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