Ep. 42: Authentic Allyship: Crafting Campaigns that Support LGBTQIA+ Students Year-Round

LGBTQIA+ students, like all students, need to see themselves represented in university marketing materials. An inclusive marketing strategy ensures that these students feel welcomed and valued by the institution, which can be a deciding factor in their college selection process. In this episode, Jaime sits down with Kevin Tyler, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement at Simpson Scarborough, to discuss how to authentically market to LGBTQIA+ students and – perhaps even more importantly – how to ensure that LGBTQIA+ students feel supported on your campus. Takeaways for the episode include: Best practices for demonstrating a commitment to LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, and alumniCautionary tales that reflect the importance of authenticityInsights into how to integrate LGBTQIA+ supportive messaging into everyday campus life, not just during Pride MonthTips for partnering with student organizations and advocacy groups to craft campaigns that resonateResources for staying current on the evolving language around LGBTQIA+ topicsThe goal of the episode is to equip university marketers with the knowledge and tools to create and implement marketing strategies that genuinely support and affirm LGBTQ+ students, ensuring that inclusivity is woven into the fabric of the institution's brand and community engagement efforts. About The Enrollify Podcast Network The Enrollify Podcast is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam-packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Dayana Kibilds, Dustin Ramsdell, Terry Flannery, Mallory Willsea, and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours! - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jaime Hunthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimehunt/https://twitter.com/JaimeHuntIMCAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.