Southwestern College
Case Study Southwestern College Start Your Jaguar Journey Type: Paid Media, Creative Design Goal: Student Enrollment + Retention Duration: 2 Months Project Goals Southwestern College (SWC), a cornerstone of higher education in South Bay San Diego, faced the challenge of increasing enrollment, particularly among international students and high schoolers seeking dual enrollment. Despite offering a […]
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Higher education marketing is evolving rapidly as institutions compete to attract and engage prospective students in not only an increasingly digital world, but in a culture of quickly-changing policies. In 2025, leveraging the power of digital media and experts like cThru Media is essential for reaching target audiences with an impactful message. Here’s a look at the top trends cThru Media is seeing and why we believe digital media remains a cornerstone of effective marketing strategies for higher education.
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