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Paul Redfern
Paul Redfern is vice president for communications at St. Lawrence University. in Canton, N.Y. He is a frequent presenter on marketing and brand topics at national conferences and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the College and University Public Relations and Associated Professionals (CUPRAP).
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Most Recent Articles
March 1, 2018
Higher education communications professionals need to understand and apply digital marketing as part of their toolkit in order to stay relevant in a highly competitive marketplace. Digital marketing refers to the many ways you can reach and market to your target audiences through digital channels and devices, including social media, email, digital advertising, and landing page/form strategies.
July 27, 2017
Investing in professional development provides three key benefits to your institution.
June 27, 2017
Three ways to better integrate social efforts across your team, process, and strategy.
May 23, 2017
If properly managed, sub-brands add dimension and character to the core institution’s brand, enabling a deep focus on a specific area of expertise.
April 4, 2017
Three ways to help tell your brand’s story.
February 21, 2017
Take advantage of inspiration from others — or an unexpected opportunity like a snowstorm — to gain likes and shares.
January 19, 2017
From virtual reality to analytics, Paul Redfern makes his predictions for higher ed marketing.
November 29, 2016
What are the three things a brand must to do to succeed in a micro-moment world?
October 4, 2016
Paul Redfern offers four signs you aren’t ready to be on the social platform -- and his advice for a Snap-strategy if you are.
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