Ep. 47: Beyond Marketing: Blending Student Care into Your Marketing Strategies

In this edition of "Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO," Jaime talks with Devin Purgason, the Executive Director of Marketing and Student Care at Forsyth Technical Community College. The conversation is centered around the unique opportunities that smaller educational institutions present as incubators of marketing creativity, offering a breadth of freedom to explore and innovate in marketing strategies. Takeaways from this episode include:Tips for building a case to expand the oversight of a marketing department to include areas not traditionally within the marketing foldIdeas for explore the unique integration of student care and marketingWays to use AI tools to augment student services and address some of the inherent challenges facing non-traditional studentsInsights into marketing to adult learners in ways that address their unique needsGuidance on how marketing can impact retention and graduation ratesTips for tracking and analyzing your marketing effortsGuest Name: Devin Purgason, Executive Director of Marketing and Student Care at Forsyth Technical Community CollegeGuest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinpurgason/Guest Bio:  Devin brings a unique blend of creativity and advocacy to his role as the Executive Director of Marketing and Student Care at Forsyth Technical Community College. With a background rich in media, he has seamlessly transitioned his artistic passions into impactful marketing strategies. Devin's dedication to education and community development is highlighted by his selection for the American Association of Community College Future Leaders Institute. His academic journey is marked by a degree in theology from Piedmont International University, a master's of divinity in historical theology from Southeastern Seminary, and a graduate certificate in digital media and marketing from Duke University. At the heart of his work lies a commitment to empowering lives and transforming communities, resonating deeply with Forsyth Tech's vision. - - - -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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