Live from the NAGAP conference in Louisville, Mallory sits down with Tony Fraga, CEO of DD Agency, to discuss the transformative strategies in graduate enrollment marketing. Celebrating 40 years in business, Tony offers a seasoned perspective on navigating the complexities of higher education marketing, from evolving digital strategies to smart resource allocation. Tony shares how the agency assists institutions in optimizing their graduate recruitment efforts amidst ongoing industry shifts.

• Evolution in Graduate Marketing: How digital marketing and content strategies have adapted to meet the unique needs of grad schools.
• Sustainable Strategies: Insight into effective marketing techniques that balance innovation with practical execution, such as leveraging email and selective digital advertising.
• The Importance of Strategy: Emphasis on the necessity of a focused marketing approach rather than an omni-channel strategy, especially in resource-strained environments.
• Leveraging Legacy and Experience: DD Agency's 40-year journey showcases the value of deep industry knowledge and long-term relationships in driving success.
• Adapting to Market Demands: Discussion on how graduate programs are pivoting strategies to counterbalance undergraduate enrollment declines.

Guest Name: Tony Fraga, CEO of DD Agency

Guest Bio: For the past 15 years, Tony has helped schools make the paradigm shift away from traditional marketing efforts to more innovative strategies and tactics to do marketing smarter. He also teaches education professionals through cohorts and individual coaching as an enrollment marketing consultant.

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Mallory Willsea
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/
https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea

Seth Odell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/
https://twitter.com/sethodell

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:
Exciting news — Mallory will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI.

Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

In the debut episode of this new Pulse Check series on leadership in Higher Ed, listeners will learn about the difference between managing and leading teams and how to navigate between the two as a leader. Additionally, leaders will learn strategies to support teams and learn from Jenny about how to balance this with the desire to build trust. We close with how to prioritize self care to be present for your teams.

Host Name: Carrie Phillips

Host Social:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriehphillips/
https://www.twitter.com/carriehphillips/

Guest Name: Jenny Petty - University of Montana

Guest Social:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennydurnanpetty/
https://twitter.com/iamjennypetty

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Mallory Willsea
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/
https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea

Seth Odell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/
https://twitter.com/sethodell

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:
Exciting news — Mallory will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI.

Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!