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So far Emma has created 36 blog entries.

Client case studies: why real stories sometimes beat slick campaigns

By |September 3rd, 2026|

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Marketing teams have never had more tools available to them. Professional-looking creative is easier to produce than ever before. As a result, audiences see polished campaigns every day. While that has undoubtedly raised the [...]

The trust gap: why credibility is your biggest competitive advantage

By |July 3rd, 2026|

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Many organisations assume that if they have a strong product or service, schools will recognise the value quickly. In reality, one of the biggest challenges suppliers face is not awareness, competition or even budget. [...]

The school marketing calendar: when to run campaigns for best results

By |June 19th, 2026|

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If you sell into schools, you will know that timing shapes results more than most campaign plans admit. Many commercial teams focus heavily on messaging and channels. Far fewer think carefully about when schools [...]

How to make your school careers page do more of the recruitment heavy lifting

By |May 15th, 2026|

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When recruitment budgets tighten, schools often focus on what they can no longer do. Many schools are having to scale back campaign activity and paid promotion while reviewing where external support delivers the most [...]

LinkedIn for schools: how to attract staff and build reputation

By |April 15th, 2026|

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LinkedIn is one of the most effective tools schools can use to attract high quality staff and strengthen their reputation. Schools that use LinkedIn well are not just advertising vacancies. They are building visibility, [...]

The best AI tools for education marketers right now

By |February 20th, 2026|

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Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the way education marketers work, whether you are promoting a school, managing recruitment campaigns, or running commercial education marketing. This guide highlights the AI tools worth your attention right now, along with practical use cases, time savings, and the ethical considerations you must factor in when working in school environments.

Why your staff exit interviews might be your most valuable recruitment tool

By |February 20th, 2026|

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When a valued member of your teaching or support staff leaves, it is natural to focus on filling the vacancy quickly. However, the period between handing in notice and the final day offers a [...]

From burnout to balance: supporting teacher wellbeing through HR strategy

By |January 9th, 2026|

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Teacher wellbeing is more than a nice to have. It is essential for creating a thriving school environment. When staff feel supported, valued, and balanced, they are more engaged in their work. They are [...]

Why Organic Social matters less than you think

By |January 8th, 2026|

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Social media has become essential for schools and businesses looking to connect with their audiences. However, many organisations get caught up in chasing followers, likes, and shares as primary indicators of success. Unfortunately, the reality is that these vanity metrics rarely translate into meaningful outcomes like enquiries, applications, or sales.

How To Market To MATs: Relationships, Relevance And ROI

By |December 5th, 2025|

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Marketing to Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) requires a different approach from marketing to individual schools. They have layered decision-making structures and a mix of central and school-level priorities. Your strategy needs to balance relationship-building, relevance, [...]

Social Proof That Sells: How To Build Trust In A Scroll

By |December 5th, 2025|

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If you’re working in school marketing today, you’ll know the job has changed beyond recognition. Once seen as the person who designed the prospectus or managed the school newsletter, you’re now expected to be a strategist, a digital expert, a copywriter, an event planner, a brand guardian, and more.

Marketing Your Sixth Form to Gen Z: Snap, Scroll, Select

By |November 21st, 2025|

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If you’re working in school marketing today, you’ll know the job has changed beyond recognition. Once seen as the person who designed the prospectus or managed the school newsletter, you’re now expected to be a strategist, a digital expert, a copywriter, an event planner, a brand guardian, and more.