Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO — with Jaime Hunt

Ep. 26: Unlocking the Power of Influencer Marketing in Higher Ed

Episode Summary

In this episode of Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO, Jaime is joined by Sarah Goldfarb, Managing Director of Social Media and Digital Content at RW Jones Agency, to discuss influencer marketing in higher education.

Episode Notes

In this episode of Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO, Jaime is joined by Sarah Goldfarb, Managing Director of Social Media and Digital Content at RW Jones Agency, to discuss influencer marketing in higher education. Influencer marketing involves partnering with individuals who have a strong following on social media or other digital platforms to promote a product, service, or brand. These individuals, known as "influencers," have the ability to sway the opinions and behaviors of their followers, who often trust their recommendations and look to them for guidance on what to buy and use. 

Takeaways for this episode include:

• Tips for identifying your campus’s “influencers” and making an ask
• Guidance on setting goals and a budget
• Insights into how influencers can support crisis communications and issues management
• Ideas for using influencer-created content across your marketing channels

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! 

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