October 29, 2021

How to Use the Power of Marketing to Recruit Talent in a Post-COVID Market

Since the pandemic, there have been seismic shifts in the way we live, learn and, especially, work.

The pandemic upended employment as we knew it. Jobs were lost, careers put on hold, new positions created and remote work became the norm. But more than anything else, people changed the way they look at employment and what they really want from a job. Employees are taking a stand for wanting more from their careers.

As a result, employers are struggling to meet hiring needs. As an employer today, you’re no longer competing against other companies in your industry, you’re competing against a new employee mindset.

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September 29, 2021

Put Student Stories at the Center of Your Recruitment Strategy

Years ago, when I was just starting my career in higher education marketing, I was preparing to lead a series of focus groups for a public college. The goal was simple: we would share some creative examples with high school students to understand what might resonate with them—and what wouldn’t.

As the date of the first focus group approached, the college’s staff and I evaluated the creative and made predictions about what would score highest with the students with whom we were to meet. I confidently selected a piece that had a clean, modern design, just the right amount of copy, and stellar photography. Also, because it featured a faculty member, I thought it would set the institution apart in terms of quality, personal attention, and career relevance.

Guess which piece finished dead last with the focus groups?

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August 13, 2021

PR Can Help Build a Brand, Motivate Key Audiences and Jump Start a Campaign

Earned media outreach is a wise investment. A well-placed news story can add significant value to our clients’ communications and marketing efforts. I know because it’s my job to make sure our content development, key messages, and placement of earned media fits into our overall campaign strategy yet delivers significant value on its own merit.

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July 13, 2021

Asher Agency Public Health Communications and Advocacy Boosts 2021 ACSM/Anthem Fitness Index

 

Crafting key messages for communications and advocacy, particularly in public health, is a core strength of Asher Agency, and once again we are honored to assist the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and its philanthropic partner, Anthem Foundation as it releases today the 14th consecutive American Fitness Index®

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April 30, 2021

How banks can market digital channels to maximize customer banking

While many of us have come to rely on online banking in the wake of the pandemic, some customers are still reluctant to manage their finances electronically because of skepticism over security, or just not seeing any benefits over visiting a branch. While maintaining the in-branch experience is important for growing your institution’s brand and profits, maximizing the online tools is key due to the long term investment. After all, the convenience that comes with features like automatic account transfer and smartphone deposit are useful for retention, too.

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