Ep. 62: Beyond the Shoestring: Rethinking Marketing Budgets in Higher Ed

Marketing is an investment, not an expense. But too many universities don’t treat it as such. Instead, marketers find themselves with a budget that is not adequate for accomplishing goals and expectations. In this episode, Jaime sits down with Kristin Nichols, a seasoned higher education leader and consultant, to discuss this challenge – and what marketing leaders can do to solve it. 

Takeaways from this episode include:

• Insight into the long-term consequences of an inadequately funded marketing office
• Effective ways marketing leaders can advocate for larger budgets
• Tips for creatively stretching existing dollars
• Ideas around building a culture that supports marketing as an investment and not an expense

Guest Name: Kristin Nichols

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholskristin/

Guest Bio: Kristin Nichols is a higher education marketing professional with a wealth of experience spanning over twenty years. Throughout her career, she has worked at several top-tier institutions in the Northeast region. Kristin's skills in market research, brand development, digital strategies, and enrollment marketing have made a lasting impact on the industry. Currently residing in suburban Boston with her husband Chris and their two young children, Kristin devotedly balances a dedication to both her career and family. As a strategist and leader, she continues to shape the landscape of higher education marketing by contributing to the growth and success of the institutions she guides.

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