Summer offers a unique opportunity for private schools to maintain a connection with their community while strategically positioning for the upcoming academic year. Unlike the busy school year, summer provides the breathing room needed to create compelling content that showcases your campus culture, academic excellence, and student success stories.
For admissions directors and school marketers, a well-executed summer social media campaign can significantly impact fall enrollment numbers. Parents researching educational options often increase their school research during summer months, making this the perfect time to capture their attention with strategic, high-quality content.
Written By: Hannah Kilpatrick | Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Hannah Kilpatrick Cube Creative DesignHannah Kilpatrick graduated from Western Carolina University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a Minor in Marketing and a Concentration in Public Relations. She has been around social media since its creation. (Meaning, she was in the first grade when Facebook became available to the general public.) As our very own professional Gen-Z, Hannah is a whiz when it comes to social media creation and paid advertising.
The landscape of education is rapidly evolving, yet the timeless principles of classical Lutheran education remain as relevant as ever. In serving educational institutions with regard to their digital marketing, we've witnessed firsthand how schools that embrace both historical educational practices and modern communication channels create powerful connections with families seeking a deeper educational experience.
Classical Consultants, led by distinguished educators Kate Deddens and Leah Bromen, exemplifies this perfect balance of timeless wisdom and contemporary reach. Their mission to embolden Lutheran schools in distinctively cultivating the human spirit resonates profoundly with today's parents who are searching for more than just academic achievement, as well as school leadership who are seeking to nourish the minds, hearts, and bodies of their students in partnership with parents.
Written By: Adam Bennett | Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Adam is the president and founder of Cube Creative Design and specializes in private school marketing. Since starting the business in 2005, he has created individual relationships with clients in Western North Carolina and across the United States. He places great value on the needs, expectations, and goals of the client.
The summer months represent both a challenge and an opportunity for private schools. While campus might be quieter, your marketing efforts should be reaching a crescendo. Email marketing remains one of the most effective channels for private schools, delivering an impressive $42 return for every $1 spent, according to recent industry data.
But let's be honest – most schools are still sending the same tired "Register Now!" email six times and wondering why their open rates make a limbo stick look high. If your email marketing feels about as fresh as last semester's cafeteria mystery meat, you're in the right place.
This guide will walk you through creating sophisticated email marketing sequences specifically designed for summer programs at private schools. We'll explore campaign structure, content frameworks that actually engage parents (and yes, even teenagers), and automation flows that won't require you to chain your admissions director to their desk all summer.
Written By: Adam Bennett | Monday, April 07, 2025
Adam is the president and founder of Cube Creative Design and specializes in private school marketing. Since starting the business in 2005, he has created individual relationships with clients in Western North Carolina and across the United States. He places great value on the needs, expectations, and goals of the client.
Your school's tuition page is likely one of the most visited—and most quickly abandoned—pages on your entire website. That's right, while your stunning campus photos and heartwarming student testimonials might keep visitors lingering, your tuition page often sends them running for the digital hills. But before you start questioning your entire enrollment marketing strategy, let's dive into why this happens and what you can actually do about it.
Written By: Adam Bennett | Monday, April 07, 2025
Adam is the president and founder of Cube Creative Design and specializes in private school marketing. Since starting the business in 2005, he has created individual relationships with clients in Western North Carolina and across the United States. He places great value on the needs, expectations, and goals of the client.