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October 14, 2026
Episode 115: The Internet Will Have Feelings About This

The Internet Will Have Feelings About This

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About the Episode

Jaime speaks with Eddie Francis, founder of Edify Ventures, to explore how higher education leaders can navigate sensitive policy changes without triggering public backlash. Eddie shares actionable strategies for framing announcements within a unified vision, adopting inclusive language, and engaging student leadership early. They also discuss choosing effective channels beyond mass email, gauging internal campus sentiment against social media noise, and overcoming critical higher ed hiring challenges.

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Host

Jaime Hunt is the Founder of Solve Higher Ed Marketing, a consulting firm, and is the host of Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO.

Interviewee

Eddie Francis

Strategic Communications Fractional Leader, Trainer, Speaker and Public Speaking Coach

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