Ep. 37: Passion & Purpose: The Heart of Employer Branding in Higher Education

If there is one aspect of higher education marketing that is often overlooked, it’s employer branding. Universities neglect this element at their peril. In one of Jaime’s favorite interviews ever, she and Eddie Francis, the founder of Edify Ventures and host of the I Wanna Work There podcast, tackle that topic head-on and enumerate the pivotal elements that make up a successful employer branding strategy, tailor-made for universities. In a world where Millennials and Gen Z increasingly opt for purpose-driven work, Jaime and Eddie discuss the symbiotic relationship between higher education and social responsibility. Takeaways include:Insight into why employer branding is something every higher ed marketer should care aboutIdeas for how universities can effectively showcase their commitment to making a difference and resonate with employeesGame-changing strategies and tactics for employer brandingInsights into trends on the horizon This episode is brought to you by our friends at Mindpower:​​Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is sponsored by our friends at Mindpower- a full-service marketing and branding firm celebrating nearly thirty years of needle-moving, thought-provoking, research-fueled creative and strategy. Mindpower is women-founded and owned, WBENC certified, nationally recognized, and serves the social sector – higher education, healthcare, non-profits, and more. The Mindpower team is made up of strategists, storytellers, and experience creators. From market research to brand campaigns to recruitment to fundraising, the agency exists to empower clients, amplify brands, and help institutions find a strategic way forward. Learn more about Mindpower here!  About the Enrollify podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network.  If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jeremy Tiers, Eddie Francis, Jaime Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!  - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jaime Hunthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimehunt/https://twitter.com/JaimeHuntIMCAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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