The Application with Allison Turcio

Live at eduWeb Summit: The ROI of Clear Messaging in Higher Education Marketing

Episode Summary

Recorded live from the eduWeb Summit 2025, Allison Turcio breaks down insightful research shared by Grant De Roo of ADV Market Research and Kristen Lainsbury, VP for Communications and Marketing at Bates College. The focus? Brand clarity in higher education—and how it significantly affects enrollment, retention, and even your discount rate. If your marketing still leans heavily on community messaging, this data-driven discussion will inspire a powerful shift toward storytelling that prioritizes academic experience and student outcomes.

Episode Notes

Recorded live from the eduWeb Summit 2025, Allison Turcio breaks down insightful research shared by Grant De Roo of ADV Market Research and Kristen Lainsbury, VP for Communications and Marketing at Bates College. The focus? Brand clarity in higher education—and how it significantly affects enrollment, retention, and even your discount rate. If your marketing still leans heavily on community messaging, this data-driven discussion will inspire a powerful shift toward storytelling that prioritizes academic experience and student outcomes.