Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager

Ep. 6: Crossing Borders - Navigating Higher Ed Social in Canada vs USA with Sarah Wells


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In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Wells, the social media communications officer at a large Canadian college, and discuss the differences between managing social for US institutions and Canadian institutions. This episode also explores platforms like Reddit, Threads, and TikTok and how they have become increasingly pivotal in higher ed social strategies, Sarah shares her insights into harnessing their unique features and algorithms to connect with the university's audience.

 

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Jenny Li Fowler
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