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July 25, 2025
Live at eduWeb Summit: What Higher Ed Marketers Must Know About Student Search

Live at eduWeb Summit: What Higher Ed Marketers Must Know About Student Search

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Allison Turcio unpacks groundbreaking research presented by Faton Sopa of Manaferra — research that redefines how students actually search for colleges in today’s digital-first landscape. Spoiler alert: the traditional enrollment funnel is officially broken.From anonymous, omnichannel discovery journeys to the increasing influence of AI and TikTok on college decision-making, this episode reveals what enrollment marketers must do now to stay competitive. Whether you’re still relying on Google Ads or wondering how to optimize for ChatGPT and Gemini, Allison breaks it all down into four urgent, actionable takeaways.Tune in for an energizing, data-driven conversation that challenges the status quo and maps out the next era of enrollment marketing strategy.

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

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