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I Asked AI for Higher Ed Advertising Advice. Here’s What It Missed.

AI can generate higher education advertising recommendations in seconds, but how well do those ideas hold up in practice? We asked ChatGPT and Claude the same strategic question an experienced paid media marketer would ask—and compared their answers to more than two decades of real-world higher education advertising experience.

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Ad Blindness Is Real. Here’s How Higher Ed Can Still Stand Out.

Ad blindness isn’t new, but it’s intensifying across every channel—from digital ads to live sports broadcasts. As audiences filter out repetitive messaging, higher education marketers face a harder truth: visibility alone doesn’t drive engagement. This piece explores why clarity, outcomes-focused storytelling, and stronger visual creative are now essential for standing out—and offers practical ways institutions can adapt their approach.

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How AI is Transforming Google Paid Search in Higher Education

AI is rewriting the rules of Google paid search—and higher education marketers need to keep up. From AI overviews reducing ad visibility to Performance Max campaigns expanding reach across Google’s ecosystem, the old formula of keyword targeting is no longer enough. In this post, we break down the biggest changes shaping search, how AI is redefining campaign success, and why human strategy is still essential for enrollment growth.

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The Future of Digital Advertising in Higher Education: Best Practices and Emerging Trends

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, higher education institutions face a complex challenge: effectively reaching prospective students across diverse platforms. The latest episode of the Lesson Learned virtual discussion series delves into digital advertising best practices that go beyond traditional metrics to maximize engagement and… Read More »The Future of Digital Advertising in Higher Education: Best Practices and Emerging Trends