# How Journalists Are Transforming Higher Ed Marketing

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Podcast: [The Higher Ed Marketer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-higher-ed-marketer-3567028)
Published: 2026-03-24T04:09:00+00:00
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Drawing from their shared roots in journalism, Julia Ferrante and Rachel Colquitt reveal how storytelling, authenticity, and human connection are reshaping how institutions communicate, build trust, and inspire action in a rapidly changing landscape. Their conversation highlights how marketers can move beyond surface-level messaging to uncover deeper stories, create meaningful connections, and lead with clarity in an increasingly complex and AI-influenced world. ___ What We Cover in This Episode 🔘 The transition from journalism to higher ed marketing and why it matters 🔘 How storytelling and qualitative research shape authentic brand voices 🔘 Why asking better questions leads to stronger marketing outcomes 🔘 Balancing AI adoption with human-centered communication 🔘 Strategies for gaining buy-in and leading brand change across campus ___ Episode Highlights 03:10 – Why journalism naturally leads to purpose-driven higher ed work 07:40 – The most valuable journalism skills marketers should adopt 12:10 – How brand voice is shaped by audience perception and truth 19:50 – Building authentic brands through storytelling and culture shifts 33:20 – Advice for new marketers entering higher education 38:20 – Staying human in an AI-driven world ___ The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast is powered by Caylor Solutions —your go-to partner for higher ed mission-fit marketing strategies, enrollment, AI expertise, and branding needs. To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or our website , or search for The Higher Ed Marketer in your favorite podcast player. ___ The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast is proud to be a part of The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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