In the latest episode of the Education Marketing Leader podcast, Abby Humbel, Digital Marketing Manager at Hagerstown Community College, shared practical insights on implementing student influencer marketing. 💡

Here's a breakdown of the episode:

💠 Strategy Introduction

Abby explained the shift towards using student influencers to create authentic, relatable content that reflects real student experiences, aiming to connect with prospective students on a genuine level. 🤜 🤛

💠 Advantages

The authenticity and relatability of student-created content stand out.

Successful campaigns include study tips and "day in the life" videos, resonating well due to their genuine insight into student life. 🎓

💠 Implementation

Abby outlined the process of working with student influencers who operate as contractors, producing content independently while adhering to set guidelines to ensure brand alignment and authenticity. 😎

💠 Metrics and Diversity

Importance is placed on engagement metrics and the diversity of influencer groups to ensure broad relatability.

This approach helps refine the strategy and ensure that the content appeals to a wide audience. 📈

🔑 Key Takeaways

Abby emphasized the need for clear program guidelines, the value of diversity among influencers, and the importance of balancing informative and entertaining content. 🤓

For more detailed insights, Abby's full discussion offers a roadmap for starting or enhancing a student influencer marketing program at your college or university.

Connect with her on LinkedIn for more on digital marketing in education.

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Until next time. ✌