The document provides a planning deck for a rebranding campaign for the UNC School of Media and Journalism. It outlines goals to increase awareness of the name change, boost visibility on campus, and improve perceptions of the school's resources and progressive approach. A SWOT analysis identifies strengths like expert faculty but also weaknesses such as low awareness. Target audiences, brand positioning focusing on storytelling and critical thinking, and metrics for measuring campaign success like placement rates and student enrollment are discussed.
Sample content marketing plan for an academic department launching a new graduate program to expand into a new market of students with a background in arts and entertainment.
Understand China's power in the international education landscape.
Read more here: https://www.student.com/blog/chinas-rapid-rise-academic-destination/
Over the past five years, we have had the privilege of witnessing the increasing pace of interest and growth in China as a destination. More people than ever are learning Chinese, visiting China for tourism or business, and studying in China.
The Chinese government has been making concentrated efforts to improve the quality of education in the country and provide nancial support to foreign students.
Whilst Student.com does not currently list accommodation in mainland China, this is a student corridor we predict will increase in importance as student mobility patterns change, grow and adapt. We are excited about the increasing lure of China as a destination for international students.
Currently, most Chinese student accommodation is on campus; however, opportunities exist for more purpose-built student accommodation in China, as GSA’s recent entry into the market demonstrates.
International Student Marketing whitepaper | Net Natives 2014Natives
Following the success of international campaigns for University of Kent, Swansea University and UTAS earlier
this year, we've been inspired to take advantage of our Trusted Google Partnership status, to discover trends in student desires to study abroad.
Who is this for?
We’ve created this report to support marketing teams worldwide in their international student recruitment campaigns.
Better understand how to tackle recruiting students from foreign countries at postgraduate and undergraduate level.
Sample content marketing plan for an academic department launching a new graduate program to expand into a new market of students with a background in arts and entertainment.
Understand China's power in the international education landscape.
Read more here: https://www.student.com/blog/chinas-rapid-rise-academic-destination/
Over the past five years, we have had the privilege of witnessing the increasing pace of interest and growth in China as a destination. More people than ever are learning Chinese, visiting China for tourism or business, and studying in China.
The Chinese government has been making concentrated efforts to improve the quality of education in the country and provide nancial support to foreign students.
Whilst Student.com does not currently list accommodation in mainland China, this is a student corridor we predict will increase in importance as student mobility patterns change, grow and adapt. We are excited about the increasing lure of China as a destination for international students.
Currently, most Chinese student accommodation is on campus; however, opportunities exist for more purpose-built student accommodation in China, as GSA’s recent entry into the market demonstrates.
International Student Marketing whitepaper | Net Natives 2014Natives
Following the success of international campaigns for University of Kent, Swansea University and UTAS earlier
this year, we've been inspired to take advantage of our Trusted Google Partnership status, to discover trends in student desires to study abroad.
Who is this for?
We’ve created this report to support marketing teams worldwide in their international student recruitment campaigns.
Better understand how to tackle recruiting students from foreign countries at postgraduate and undergraduate level.
International Student Recruitment: Best Practice Website FeaturesBob Johnson, Ph.D.
Review of 19 website features for international student recruitment from colleges and universities in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, and United States.
International Admissions 101 Communications & Outreach PlansMarty Bennett
International admissions offices, now more than ever, need to hone their strategic recruitment plans to meet their student (and parent) audiences where they spend their time. This pre-conference workshop session at OACAC helps outline those priorities for print, web, & social communications.
Frank F. Britt, CEO Penn Foster, addresses the nation's mega trends that is changing the face of education as we know it at the 2013 ASU/GSV Summit in Scottsdale, AZ.
The Candidate: Getting User Feedback on a New Platform for Civic EngagementErica Swallow
This report is a final project for the Harvard Business School course, Launching Technology Ventures (LTV), taught by Professor Jeffrey Bussgang. This project presented an opportunity for teammate Scott Jacobsen, a cross-registrant from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, to collaborate with MIT Sloan School of Management cross-registrant Erica Swallow to research customer interest in his startup idea: A platform for political candidates to promote and raise funds for their campaigns while engaging voters with fresh and educational content about their campaign priorities and goals.
Scott’s background in politics -- as a campaign staffer for competitive U.S. Senate races and a veteran of a national advocacy group in Washington, D.C. -- set him up with a network and mindset to tackle the abyss of civic engagement, specifically at the Congressional level, which Americans seem to have particularly dismal opinions of: Congress currently stands at a 15% approval rating and the 2014 midterm election registered the lowest voter turnout in over 70 years.
With the lessons of LTV, Scott’s political savvy, and Erica’s experience in community management, startup marketing, and product design, the team set out on a mission to understand the platform’s potential user base and validate/invalidate current assumptions about that demographic’s top concerns and needs in regards to political engagement platforms.
The report details the team's analysis, process, and key findings.
Assessment Tool- for Global Learning OutcomesMichelle Mazzeo
This paper outlines the development of an assessment tool that measures opportunity to demonstrate global learning for international interns at the UW-Madison.
Aiea 2015 Emerging Opportunities for International Student Recruitment Michael Waxman-Lenz
Emerging Opportunities for International Student Recruitment. A joint presentation by representatives of The College Board, International Education Advantage (Intead) and James Madison University. Discuss trends and practical execution of international student recruitment.
2019 Niche College Applicant Survey of Student Confidence and ConcernsWill Patch
This was the fourth year that Niche has surveyed students between May 16 and June 30 to learn more about their search and decisions. This year’s survey was responded to by 16,981
students. You will find:
- Feedback about visits, applications, acceptances, and enrollment
- Issues faced by students
- What students look for in a school
- Student satisfaction
- Student borrowing trends
- Student confidence
- Social media usage
- Effect of the “Varsity Blues” scandal on student perceptions
Emerson College Inbound Marketing PlansbookCornelia Tzana
Capstone Project: Marketing Communications. An integrated Inbound marketing strategy developed for Emerson College by Kornilia Tzana, Aishni Katariya, Sophie Nir and Skylar Ripley.
The Knowledge Review presents, this issue titled as, ‘The 20 Most Valuable Online Colleges in America 2019’, we have selected few colleges in U.S that are offering online education that are flexible and industry oriented.
Pursuing summer learning opportunities on a college campus can be a great way for high school students to become exposed to college life, learn about potential majors and careers, and overcome the summer learning loss known to influence long-term achievement and attainment among low-SES youth, in particular. We will discuss summer learning generally, look in-depth at several programs, and consider how representatives of high schools, college admissions offices, community-based organizations, and summer programs can connect and collaborate to better serve their constituents and institutions.
Online Connections: Successful International Student Recruitment via Virtual ...Marty Bennett
Virtual international student recruitment fairs continue to grow in size and scope. This presentation provides examples of how US institutions maximize online opportunities to engage students throughout the enrollment funnel. Includes best practices & current initiatives of EducationUSA, CollegeWeekLive, Oregon State University, and the University of Colorado-Denver.
International Student Recruitment: Best Practice Website FeaturesBob Johnson, Ph.D.
Review of 19 website features for international student recruitment from colleges and universities in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, and United States.
International Admissions 101 Communications & Outreach PlansMarty Bennett
International admissions offices, now more than ever, need to hone their strategic recruitment plans to meet their student (and parent) audiences where they spend their time. This pre-conference workshop session at OACAC helps outline those priorities for print, web, & social communications.
Frank F. Britt, CEO Penn Foster, addresses the nation's mega trends that is changing the face of education as we know it at the 2013 ASU/GSV Summit in Scottsdale, AZ.
The Candidate: Getting User Feedback on a New Platform for Civic EngagementErica Swallow
This report is a final project for the Harvard Business School course, Launching Technology Ventures (LTV), taught by Professor Jeffrey Bussgang. This project presented an opportunity for teammate Scott Jacobsen, a cross-registrant from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, to collaborate with MIT Sloan School of Management cross-registrant Erica Swallow to research customer interest in his startup idea: A platform for political candidates to promote and raise funds for their campaigns while engaging voters with fresh and educational content about their campaign priorities and goals.
Scott’s background in politics -- as a campaign staffer for competitive U.S. Senate races and a veteran of a national advocacy group in Washington, D.C. -- set him up with a network and mindset to tackle the abyss of civic engagement, specifically at the Congressional level, which Americans seem to have particularly dismal opinions of: Congress currently stands at a 15% approval rating and the 2014 midterm election registered the lowest voter turnout in over 70 years.
With the lessons of LTV, Scott’s political savvy, and Erica’s experience in community management, startup marketing, and product design, the team set out on a mission to understand the platform’s potential user base and validate/invalidate current assumptions about that demographic’s top concerns and needs in regards to political engagement platforms.
The report details the team's analysis, process, and key findings.
Assessment Tool- for Global Learning OutcomesMichelle Mazzeo
This paper outlines the development of an assessment tool that measures opportunity to demonstrate global learning for international interns at the UW-Madison.
Aiea 2015 Emerging Opportunities for International Student Recruitment Michael Waxman-Lenz
Emerging Opportunities for International Student Recruitment. A joint presentation by representatives of The College Board, International Education Advantage (Intead) and James Madison University. Discuss trends and practical execution of international student recruitment.
2019 Niche College Applicant Survey of Student Confidence and ConcernsWill Patch
This was the fourth year that Niche has surveyed students between May 16 and June 30 to learn more about their search and decisions. This year’s survey was responded to by 16,981
students. You will find:
- Feedback about visits, applications, acceptances, and enrollment
- Issues faced by students
- What students look for in a school
- Student satisfaction
- Student borrowing trends
- Student confidence
- Social media usage
- Effect of the “Varsity Blues” scandal on student perceptions
Emerson College Inbound Marketing PlansbookCornelia Tzana
Capstone Project: Marketing Communications. An integrated Inbound marketing strategy developed for Emerson College by Kornilia Tzana, Aishni Katariya, Sophie Nir and Skylar Ripley.
The Knowledge Review presents, this issue titled as, ‘The 20 Most Valuable Online Colleges in America 2019’, we have selected few colleges in U.S that are offering online education that are flexible and industry oriented.
Pursuing summer learning opportunities on a college campus can be a great way for high school students to become exposed to college life, learn about potential majors and careers, and overcome the summer learning loss known to influence long-term achievement and attainment among low-SES youth, in particular. We will discuss summer learning generally, look in-depth at several programs, and consider how representatives of high schools, college admissions offices, community-based organizations, and summer programs can connect and collaborate to better serve their constituents and institutions.
Online Connections: Successful International Student Recruitment via Virtual ...Marty Bennett
Virtual international student recruitment fairs continue to grow in size and scope. This presentation provides examples of how US institutions maximize online opportunities to engage students throughout the enrollment funnel. Includes best practices & current initiatives of EducationUSA, CollegeWeekLive, Oregon State University, and the University of Colorado-Denver.
Online Education: A Game Changer for International Education AIEA 2015 Michael Waxman-Lenz
How will online education affect international student mobility and opportunities. Representatives from Coursera, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and International Education Advantage (Intead) present trends, facts and discuss the implications.
How will online education affect international student mobility and opportunities. Representatives from Coursera, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and International Education Advantage (Intead) present trends, facts and discuss the implications.
Review of marketing at u of nebr. kearney 2005 2011Curt Carlson
A Review of marketing strategy at University of Nebraska at Kearney from 2005 to 2011. Presented by Curt Carlson, Vice Chancellor for University Relations, to the Enrollment Management Committee
A project a college group & I did back in the Fall semester of 2018. Our job was to change the overall brand / market the Journalism Program to a new demographic.
This group project for an Account Planning course allowed our group to investigate a Top 100 brand and pitch an idea targeted to its C-Suite Level. We focused on building a solid strategy and displaying it in an appropriate and intriguing way.
The Solowheel Campaign was chosen as the product for an annual advertising challenge for college students in the UNC J-school class "Advertising Campaigns." As a team, we designed a fully integrated campaign to expose an extremely niche target audience to our luxury product known as an alternative option for transportation.
How to Use AI to Write a High-Quality Article that Ranksminatamang0021
In the world of content creation, many AI bloggers have drifted away from their original vision, resulting in low-quality articles that search engines overlook. Don't let that happen to you! Join us to discover how to leverage AI tools effectively to craft high-quality content that not only captures your audience's attention but also ranks well on search engines.
Disclaimer: Some of the prompts mentioned here are the examples of Matt Diggity. Please use it as reference and make your own custom prompts.
Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?Cut-the-SaaS
Discover the transformative power of AI in content creation with our presentation, "Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?" by Puran Parsani, CEO & Editor of Cut-The-SaaS. Learn how AI-generated content is revolutionizing marketing, publishing, education, healthcare, and finance by offering unprecedented efficiency, creativity, and scalability.
Understanding
AI-Generated Content:
AI-generated content includes text, images, videos, and audio produced by AI without direct human involvement. This technology leverages large datasets to create contextually relevant and coherent material, streamlining content production.
Key Benefits:
Content Creation: Rapidly generate high-quality content for blogs, articles, and social media.
Brainstorming: AI simulates conversations to inspire creative ideas.
Research Assistance: Efficiently summarize and research information.
Market Insights:
The content marketing industry is projected to grow to $17.6 billion by 2032, with AI-generated content expected to dominate over 55% of the market.
Case Study: CNET’s AI Content Controversy:
CNET’s use of AI for news articles led to public scrutiny due to factual inaccuracies, highlighting the need for transparency and human oversight.
Benefits Across Industries:
Marketing: Personalize content at scale and optimize engagement with predictive analytics.
Publishing: Automate content creation for faster publication cycles.
Education: Efficiently generate educational materials.
Healthcare: Create accurate content for patients and professionals.
Finance: Produce timely financial content for decision-making.
Challenges and Ethical Considerations:
Transparency: Disclose AI use to maintain trust.
Bias: Address potential AI biases with diverse datasets.
SEO: Ensure AI content meets SEO standards.
Quality: Maintain high standards to prevent misinformation.
Conclusion:
AI-generated content offers significant benefits in efficiency, personalization, and scalability. However, ethical considerations and quality assurance are crucial for responsible use. Explore the future of content creation with us and see how AI is transforming various industries.
Connect with Us:
Follow Cut-The-SaaS on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Medium. Visit cut-the-saas.com for more insights and resources.
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
It's another new era of digital and marketers are faced with making big bets on their digital strategy. If you are looking at modernizing your tech stack to support your digital evolution, there are a few can't miss (often overlooked) areas that should be part of every conversation. We'll cover setting your vision, avoiding siloes, adding a democratized approach to data strategy, localization, creating critical governance requirements and more. Attendees will walk away with actions they can take into initiatives they are running today and consider for the future.
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
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Boost your social media marketing with our SMM Panel services offering SMM Cheap services! Get cost-effective services for your business and increase followers, likes, and engagement across all social media platforms. Get affordable services perfect for businesses and influencers looking to increase their social proof. See how cheap SMM strategies can help improve your social media presence and be a pro at the social media game.
Monthly Social Media News Update May 2024Andy Lambert
TL;DR. These are the three themes that stood out to us over the course of last month.
1️⃣ Social media is becoming increasingly significant for brand discovery. Marketers are now understanding the impact of social and budgets are shifting accordingly.
2️⃣ Instagram’s new algorithm and latest guidance will help us maintain organic growth. Instagram continues to evolve, but Reels remains the most crucial tool for growth.
3️⃣ Collaboration will help us unlock growth. Who we work with will define how fast we grow. Meta continues to evolve their Creator Marketplace and now TikTok are beginning to push ‘collabs’ more too.
5 big bets to drive growth in 2024 without one additional marketing dollar AND how to adapt to the biggest shifting eCommerce trend- AI.
1) Romance Your Customers - Retention
2) ‘Alternative’ Lead Gen - Advocacy
3) The Beautiful Basics - Conversion Rate Optimization
4) Land that Bottom Line - Profitability
5) Roll the Dice - New Business Models
A.I. (artificial intelligence) platforms are popping up all the time, and many of them can and should be used to help grow your brand, increase your sales and decrease your marketing costs.In this presentation:We will review some of the best AI platforms that are available for you to use.We will interact with some of the platforms in real-time, so attendees can see how they work.We will also look at some current brands that are using AI to help them create marketing messages, saving them time and money in the process. Lastly, we will discuss the pros and cons of using AI in marketing & branding and have a lively conversation that includes comments from the audience.
Key Takeaways:
Attendees will learn about LLM platforms, like ChatGPT, and how they work, with preset examples and real time interactions with the platform. Attendees will learn about other AI platforms that are creating graphic design elements at the push of a button...pre-set examples and real-time interactions.Attendees will discuss the pros & cons of AI in marketing + branding and share their perspectives with one another. Attendees will learn about the cost savings and the time savings associated with using AI, should they choose to.
First Things First: Building and Effective Marketing Strategy
Too many companies (and marketers) jump straight into activation planning without formalizing a marketing strategy. It may seem tedious, but analyzing the mindset of your targeted audiences and identifying the messaging points most likely to resonate with them is time well spent. That process is also a great opportunity for marketers to collaborate with sales leaders and account managers on a galvanized go-to-market approach. I’ll walk you through the methods and tools we use with our clients to ensure campaign success.
Key Takeaways:
-Recognize the critical role of strategy in marketing
-Learn our approach for building an actionable, effective marketing strategy
-Receive templates and guides for developing a marketing strategy
Everyone knows the power of stories, but when asked to come up with them, we struggle. Either we second guess ourselves as to the story's relevance, or we just come up blank and can't think of any. Unlocking Everyday Narratives: The Power of Storytelling in Marketing will teach you how to recognize stories in the moment and to recall forgotten moments that your audience needs to hear.
Key Takeaways:
Understand Why Personal Stories Connect Better
How To Remember Forgotten Stories
How To Use Customer Experiences As Stories For Your Brand
Digital Commerce Lecture for Advanced Digital & Social Media Strategy at UCLA...Valters Lauzums
E-commerce in 2024 is characterized by a dynamic blend of opportunities and significant challenges. Supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages are critical issues, leading to increased shipping delays and rising costs, which impact timely delivery and squeeze profit margins. Efficient logistics management is essential, yet it is often hampered by these external factors. Payment processing, while needing to ensure security and user convenience, grapples with preventing fraud and integrating diverse payment methods, adding another layer of complexity. Furthermore, fulfillment operations require a streamlined approach to handle volume spikes and maintain accuracy in order picking, packing, and shipping, all while meeting customers' heightened expectations for faster delivery times.
Amid these operational challenges, customer data has emerged as an important strategy. By focusing on personalization and enhancing customer experience from historical behavior, businesses can deliver improved website and brand experienced, better product recommendations, optimal promotions, and content to meet individual preferences. Better data analytics can also help in effectively creating marketing campaigns, improving customer retention, and driving product development and inventory management.
Innovative formats such as social commerce and live shopping are beginning to impact the digital commerce landscape, offering new ways to engage with customers and drive sales, and may provide opportunity for brands that have been priced out or seen a downturn with post-pandemic shopping behavior. Social commerce integrates shopping experiences directly into social media platforms, tapping into the massive user bases of these networks to increase reach and engagement. Live shopping, on the other hand, combines entertainment and real-time interaction, providing a dynamic platform for showcasing products and encouraging immediate purchases. These innovations not only enhance customer engagement but also provide valuable data for businesses to refine their strategies and deliver superior shopping experiences.
The e-commerce sector is evolving rapidly, and businesses that effectively manage operational challenges and implement innovative strategies are best positioned for long-term success.
10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
You'll never draw a blank again on what kind of video to make for your business. Go beyond the basic categories and truly reimagine a brand new advanced way to brainstorm video content creation. During this masterclass you'll be challenged to think creatively and outside of the box and view your videos through lenses you may have never thought of previously. It's guaranteed that you'll leave with more than 10 video ideas, but I like to under-promise and over-deliver. Don't miss this session.
Key Takeaways:
How to use the Video Matrix
How to use additional "Lenses"
Where to source original video ideas
Mastering Multi-Touchpoint Content Strategy: Navigate Fragmented User JourneysSearch Engine Journal
Digital platforms are constantly multiplying, and with that, user engagement is becoming more intricate and fragmented.
So how do you effectively navigate distributing and tailoring your content across these various touchpoints?
Watch this webinar as we dive into the evolving landscape of content strategy tailored for today's fragmented user journeys. Understanding how to deliver your content to your users is more crucial than ever, and we’ll provide actionable tips for navigating these intricate challenges.
You’ll learn:
- How today’s users engage with content across various channels and devices.
- The latest methodologies for identifying and addressing content gaps to keep your content strategy proactive and relevant.
- What digital shelf space is and how your content strategy needs to pivot.
With Wayne Cichanski, we’ll explore innovative strategies to map out and meet the diverse needs of your audience, ensuring every piece of content resonates and connects, regardless of where or how it is consumed.
2. GOAL
A successful rebranding campaign that will:
(1)Make all publics aware of the UNC J-school name change.
(2)Increase awareness of the UNC J-school on campus.
(3)Facilitate positive perception of UNC J-school resources and its
progressive nature.
The world of Media and Journalism is changing and adapting
to the digital landscape that is constantly developing and we
must maintain our position as a prestigious and relevant
school in the industry.
4. SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Newly revised curriculum that will
continue to adapt, expert
professors, accomplished alumni,
multiple specialty options, sense of
community and inclusion
Limited resources for networking,
limited facilities, low awareness on
campus with little to no marketing,
negative perception of the
Journalism industry, confusion in
registering for classes and limited
spots available, forced maximum
course hours
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
Regain support as the most
progressive school in the industry,
increase awareness and positive
perception to prospective students,
growing job field as digital age
consumes people, leader in social
media on campus and ability to
engineer an exceptional website
Alumni perception of name-change
or non-compliance, possibility of
losing the connection to the
previous prestige, many publics
involved to inform, instinct to
choose B-school due to higher
awareness of career security and
opportunities
5. PERCEPTUAL MAP:
J-SCHOOL GRADS VS. PEERS IN INDUSTRY
1. Professional and ethical
2. Clear and effective writing
3. Technologically advanced skills
4. Ability to work with diverse groups
5. Leadership or initiative
6. Public speaking and presentation skills
7. Understanding of global issues
PREPAR
ED
UNPREPARE
D
JOMC
ALUMNI
PEERS
6. “THE BEST SCHOOLS ARE
CHANGING. THE BEST
PROFESSORS ARE ADAPTING.
THE BEST DEANS ARE
REIMAGINING.” – ERIC NEWTON
[The Knight Foundation Blog]
8. OBSTACLE 1: LOW AWARENESS
Survey participants that are “not in the J-school” described the J-school
in a few words:
“I have no idea.”
“Challenging & probably good.”
“Competitive.”
“Trying to create a rivalry with the B-school.”
“Wanting to be an English major but having more direction.”
“Carroll Hall.”
“Creating the next Erin Andrews or writer for the NYT.”
“A school where Mass Communication & Journalism is taught.”
“Popular.”
“Pointless.”
“Talented people in one spot.”
9. OBSTACLE 2: “JOURNALISM” IMAGE
Survey participants that are “not in the J-school” or “no
relationship with the J-school” responded that the jobs J-school
students employ are: writers, reporters,
broadcast, graphic designers, or,
unemployed.
10. OBSTACLE 3: INFLEXIBILITY
The J-school is lacking …
“More of our own class choices, less required courses.”
“… class presentation skill class.”
“… class for real work skills like email.”
“More networking events and opportunities.”
“Bringing in recruiters.”
11. TARGET AUDIENCE & BRAND DISTINCTION
VALUE FOR THE
PEOPLE & THE
BRAND
12. PRIMARY AUDIENCE:
CURRENT J-SCHOOL MILLENNIAL
They are storytellers, digital natives and critical thinkers.
They are optimistic about their future and are driven,
therefore they enjoy academic competition. They are not
satisfied with tradition and want fresh content.
13. VALUE FOR THE CURRENT STUDENT
The J-school offers them:
1. Creative, cutting edge classes with diverse
specializations that foster healthy group work
environments.
2. Top notch professors and administrators that know the
industry and where it is going.
3. The ability to provide a content-based resource for
networking and internship or job support.
4. Scholarships and project competitions to fuel thought
and provide students with real-life work.
5. Clubs and events that bring in renowned speakers and
opportunities for trips, networking and more.
17. The UNC School of Media and Journalism jump-starts
curious students that have a passion for innovating,
sharing and modernizing with its cutting-edge curriculum,
resources, and real-world challenges and experiences.
20. BENCHMARK 1
PLACEMENT RATE
• The 2013 rate of placement in full-time employment from
the J-School six months post-graduation was 82%.
• This is the same rate as the UNC Kenan Flagler Business
School.
21. BENCHMARK 2
NUMBER of STUDENTS
• There are currently 712 total students enrolled in the J-school
as of November 2014.
• The UNC Kenan Flagler Business School admits
approximately 330 undergraduate student majors per year.
There are currently approximately 900 students enrolled in
the KFBS.
TOTAL NUMBER OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
ENROLLED
J-SCHOOL
KFBS
22. BENCHMARK 3
SPECIALIZATION CHOICES
• In 2013, the specialization choice was approximately 65% PR,
Advertising and Strategic Communications and 35% Journalism.
• In 2014, the specialization choice was approximately 59% PR,
Advertising and Strategic Communications and 41% Journalism.
• As of November 2014 the number of students in specialization is as
follows:
Advertising – 163
Broadcast & Electronic Journalism – 74
Editing & Graphics – 63
Multimedia – 17
Photojournalism – 17
Public Relations – 233
Reporting – 101
Strategic Communication – 26
Business Journalism – 18
23. STUDENTS BY SPECIALTY 2014
# of Students
Advertising
PR
Strategic
Broadcast
Graphics
Multimedia
Reporting
Photo
Business
24. BENCHMARK 4
UNIQUE VISITS TO THE UNC SCHOOL OF MEDIA &
JOURNALISM
LENGTH OF TIME VISITING THE SITE
25. METRICS
SPRING/SUMMER 2015 – PRE-LAUNCH
• A pre-campaign survey canvassing newly admitted
students to UNC-Chapel Hill asking questions
encompassing the following:
• Awareness of the School of Media and Journalism
• Perception of the industry of Media and Journalism
• Intent to major in a field of Media and/or Journalism
• Intent to choose the School of Media and Journalism
26. METRICS
Spring 2015
• Paid Google AdWords
• Measuring analytics for one year determined to see a
steady increase in number of visitors, unique visitors, time
spent on page and engagement on page.
27. METRICS
SPRING 2016 – POST-CAMPAIGN
• A post-campaign survey canvassing students in the Class
of 2019. This will be a very similar survey as the pre-campaign
survey asking questions encompassing the
following:
• Awareness of the School of Media and Journalism
• Perception of the industry of Media and Journalism
• Intent to major in a field of Media and/or Journalism
• Intent to choose the School of Media and Journalism
28. METRICS
BY SPRING 2017:
PLACEMENT RATE up to 87% from 82%
Mandatories:
• Increased focus on resources, networking and alumni
events for senior students
29. METRICS
BY SPRING 2018:
NUMBER OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS increased to
approximately 1000 from 712
Mandatories:
• Increased awareness marketing on campus and
renovations made to intrigue and excite prospective
students.
• Additional scholarship and resource awareness that
shows that the J-school offers a solution to the main
concerns of prospective students: future job security,
interesting course materials, and an inclusive environment
fostering critical thinkers.
30. METRICS
BY SPRING 2020:
SPECIALIZATION CHOICES 50% Journalism & 50% Media
Related
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
2014
2016
Mandatories:
• Continued efforts on restructuring core classes and
specialization choices in order to better serve student
needs.