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2:45 PM - 3:45 PM ET
Beyond Likes: Nurturing Relationships with Alumni, Donors, and Students on Social Media
Discover the transformative power of storytelling in enhancing alumni, donor, and student engagement using social media. In this session, we will dive into real digital campaign successes from The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business and the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business. Participants will explore innovative methods for utilizing social media platforms as effective tools for outreach, fundraising, and more. We will emphasize adapting to current trends and developing relevant content tailored to specific social media markets. Through practical, data-driven strategies, attendees will gain insights into leveraging long-form content to unlock impactful storytelling. This approach fosters genuine connections, creating a sense of community, on social media.
Speakers: Jessica Patterson, Digital Content Manager, The University of Alabama, Grant Schol, Social Media Manager, University of Arkansas - Walton College of Business, Jerra Toms, Director of Marking and Communications, University of Arkansas - Walton College of Business
Competencies: Relationship BuildingStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: All Levels
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
Going for GOLD
Engaging recent graduates is typically top of mind for many alumni engagement and annual giving teams. Social media plays a big role in helping Graduates Of the Last Decade (GOLD) alumni stay connected to their university. In this presentation, we'll look at how to leverage social media to stay in touch with GOLD alumni, how to help keep them engaged after graduation, and how to capitalize on university-wide wins to keep GOLD alumni proud of their alma mater.
Speakers: Katy Henchy, Social Media Manager, University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingRelationship Building
Experience Level: All LevelsAll Levels
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM ET
Why LinkedIn is a Graduate Program's Best Friend
The paradigm of education marketing has shifted drastically in the digital age. As graduate programs aim to attract a mature, career-focused demographic, LinkedIn emerges as the optimal platform for such outreach. This report delves into the intricate dynamics of why and how LinkedIn has become an indispensable ally for graduate programs worldwide.
Speakers: Josh Young, Multimedia Designer and IT Specialist, University of Texas at Arlington
Competencies: Relationship BuildingStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: All LevelsAll Levels