E63: We go deep into FE&HE marketing with Nathan Monk & Rebecca Roberts
Jan 15, 2024
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Nathan Monk, co-founder of Smile and creator of Prospectus Plus, discusses the shift in tech and how understanding human nature can advance campaign strategies. Rebecca Roberts, founder of Thread & Fable, advocates for putting the audience at the center of planning and targeting. The podcast explores behavior science in higher education marketing, the debate on printed vs digital prospectuses, applying behavioral science in marketing, and adapting to the preferences of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
Understanding the concept of fresh starts and incorporating it into marketing strategies can be powerful in creating effective campaigns.
Segmenting the target audience in higher education marketing is essential for effective communication and engagement.
Deep dives
Importance of Fresh Starts and Timeliness
Fresh starts, such as the new year, are significant triggers for behavior change. Understanding the concept of fresh starts and incorporating it into marketing strategies can be powerful in creating effective campaigns. Timeliness plays a crucial role in leveraging fresh starts as triggers for behavior change, not only during events like birthdays or anniversaries but also within specific services and industries. Incorporating the tea (Timeliness) component of the EAST framework in marketing efforts can lead to impactful results.
The Need for Audience Segmentation in Higher Education Marketing
Segmenting the target audience in higher education marketing is essential for effective communication and engagement. Many educational institutions tend to view students as one homogeneous group, which can lead to ineffective messaging and a lack of understanding of their needs and preferences. Behavioral science emphasizes the importance of audience segmentation and understanding the specific characteristics, motivations, and behaviors of different groups. By identifying and tailoring marketing strategies to specific segments within the student population, universities can better resonate with their target audience and achieve their marketing goals.
The Value of Personalization and Future-Proofing Marketing Strategies
Personalization is a key factor in engaging prospective students in higher education. Traditional methods, such as printed prospectuses, often lead to information overload and lack relevance for individual students. Digital platforms and personalized experiences allow universities to provide targeted information to students based on their interests and needs. This customization not only enhances engagement but also improves the overall perception of universities as they demonstrate responsiveness and relevance in an increasingly competitive landscape. Furthermore, future-proofing marketing strategies in higher education requires understanding behavioral science concepts and adapting to changing trends, such as the preferences of Generation Alpha, to ensure continued success in reaching and engaging students.
In today's episode we welcome Nathan Monk and Rebecca Roberts as we go deep into Behaviour Change and Further Education and Higher Education.
Nathan Monk is cofounder of Smile and one of the brains behind Prospectus Plus, the innovative and personalised prospectus solution that is transforming the conversation around digitally tailoring recruitment journeys. We talk about how those shifts in recent years align to wider behaviours when it comes to tech, and why understanding human nature can help advance your campaign strategies.
Rebecca Roberts is founder of Thread & Fable a youth agency and an expert in Higher Ed & Further Ed marketing. A specialist in youth agency she is a huge advocate for putting the audience at the centre of planning and targeting your audience - knowing where you fit in their lives.
To go deeper into Behaviour Change Marketing and FE&HE join us on 29th February 2024