A simple framework for thinking about marketing of colleges and universities. It breaks out degree level by stage of interest - inquiry, admissions, and remarketing.
Anthony PowerLead Analyst: Retail and Mobile at Adobe
2. The Two Lethal Trends
Cost Per Lead Conversion Rate
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3. School Math
• Online: $40 CPL converts at 2%
• $2m budget per 1,000 starts
• $2k Cost Per Enrollment
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4. For the Prospect:
It’s like driving in a fog.
• All degrees from all schools look
the same
• Myriad of degree options, each
with same message
• Little meat on the bones
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5. Shine a Light in the Fog
• Prospects choose differently by degree
• Emotional appeals vary by stage
• Each group has a different objective
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7. Rethink Marketing
• Switch from vertical stack to program specific
• Establish interests before pushing a program
• Allow comparisons
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Anthony Power
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Parker Oliver
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