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9 Inspiring Examples of Higher Education Institutions on Social Media

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It’s hard to understate the importance of social media in higher education marketing. Because teens – in other words, the ideal target audience for most higher ed marketing campaigns – use social media a lot. According to Common Sense Media , US teenagers average almost 7.5 Image source . Baylor University.

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9 E-commerce Social Media Marketing Tips for 2024

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of internet users aged 16 to 64 use social media, spending an average of 2 hours and 23 minutes daily browsing social networks. So, whether you want to up your e-commerce social media game or ensure you’re getting the basics right, here are the tips and best practices you must follow in 2024 and onwards.

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How Higher Education Institutions Can Find and Work With Influencers

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How Influencer Marketing Is Unique for Higher Ed Marketers At first glance, “traditional” influencer marketing doesn’t feel like a great fit for higher education institutions. This data suggests a significant opportunity for higher ed marketers to reach prospective students through social media-based influencer campaigns.

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How to Find Your Audience on Social Media

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You spend time planning and creating content for multiple social media platforms. When HubSpot asked social media marketers about their biggest challenges, “ reaching our target audience ” came in second place, only behind “ creating engaging content.” This is a massive issue for many brands.

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10 Great Examples of User-Generated Content in Higher Education

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User-generated content (UGC) is an invaluable tool for higher ed social media marketers , helping them level up their content creation capabilities while building brand trust. And what does it look like in the field of higher education? Brands then share this content via channels like social media and email marketing.

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How to Implement a Portfolio-Wide Social Media Strategy for Student Communications

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Higher education marketers and communications teams are constantly grappling with the sheer number of social media accounts across campus. And creating a holistic social media strategy becomes a serious headache. It makes it hard for students to know where to turn for information.

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TikTok Launches STEM Content Competition to Encourage Education

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TikTok's looking to encourage more educational, informative content.

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