{"podcast":{"title":"Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO — with Jaime Hunt","slug":"confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt-5344955","podcast_index_feed_id":5344955,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/Vwi1XQGI","website_url":"https://confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/6ad2ccee-cab7-4e69-b49f-f9a0930c47aa/0d4efd24-e23a-43af-97ff-29cd7279805b/3000x3000/confessions-20of-20a-20higher-20ed-20cmo-20-202025-20update.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Enrollify","episode_count":116,"summary":"Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is like a conference in a podcast, offering a blend of professional wisdom, innovative ideas, and personal anecdotes. Whether you're a higher ed marketer, a faculty member curious about the behind-the-scenes of university branding, or just someone with an interest in the intersection of education and marketing, the podcast is your gateway to the lesser-known narratives of higher education. In each episode, host Jaime Hunt engages in candid and insightful conversations with leading minds in the field, exploring not just the nuts and bolts of marketing, but also the diverse and often unexpected challenges and stories that define higher education marketing. Our guests, a mix of seasoned CMOs, innovative thinkers, and key influencers in the higher ed sector, don't just share their professional triumphs; they open up about their personal journeys and share their candid insights.. The podcast goes beyond the conventional, bringing to light the real stories behind campus campaigns, the evolving nature of student engagement, and the creative challenges in this unique field. With a host renowned for establishing a warm and engaging rapport, each episode feels…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt-5344955"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 98: How a Rebrand Boosted Enrollment 50%","slug":"ep-98-how-a-rebrand-boosted-enrollment-50","published_at":"2026-02-18T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt-5344955/ep-98-how-a-rebrand-boosted-enrollment-50","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt-5344955","url":"https://confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-98-how-a-rebrand-boosted-enrollment-50-SWBLLaKp","audio_url":"https://afp-232483-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/fac5118f-cd78-4b97-9880-ba86accd3325/episodes/ffd87320-2917-43ac-9e6f-c64ff363997c/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=fac5118f-cd78-4b97-9880-ba86accd3325&awEpisodeId=ffd87320-2917-43ac-9e6f-c64ff363997c&feed=Vwi1XQGI","summary":"Jaime Hunt sits down with Jennifer Umberger, VP and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Kettering University. They unpack what it really takes to break out of higher ed’s “sea of sameness” and build an enrollment marketing engine that actually moves the needle. Jennifer shares how Kettering’s distinct co-op model became the center of a sharper brand story—and how tight alignment between marketing and enrollment helped drive major growth. If you’re looking for a marketing strategy for student recruitment that’s built for today’s expectations (ROI, outcomes, and relevance), this one’s a must-listen.","meta_description":"Jaime Hunt sits down with Jennifer Umberger, VP and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Kettering University. They unpack what it really takes to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2642,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt-5344955/episodes/ep-98-how-a-rebrand-boosted-enrollment-50/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-higher-ed-cmo-with-jaime-hunt-5344955/ep-98-how-a-rebrand-boosted-enrollment-50.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}