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The Application with Allison Turcio

The Application is your playbook for the ever-evolving world of higher education enrollment marketing. This podcast zeroes in on the niche, often-unexplored areas of the field, delivering a potent mix of actionable insights, practical strategies, and cutting-edge perspectives. Host Allison Turcio, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Siena College, tackles the topics others aren't – from empowering student influencers to harnessing AI. The Application is where uncharted territories in marketing get mapped out, designed to arm higher education enrollment marketers with tools to stay ahead of the curve.

This podcast isn’t just about keeping pace with the market – it's about leading the charge. We're here to provoke thought, encourage innovation, and foster a community of forward-thinkers. Whether you're crafting your next campaign or redefining your institution’s marketing strategy, The Application is your essential resource for fresh, innovative approaches in higher education marketing. Get ready to be inspired, educated, and transformed with each episode.

The Application is hosted by Allison Turcio and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.

Business Education Technology Higher Education Marketing
Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
27 minutes
Episodes
101
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Ep. 77: Pillars and Layers: How to Sync Ads, CRM, and Emails to Drive Enrollment

Ep. 77: Pillars and Layers: How to Sync Ads, CRM, and Emails to Drive Enrollment

In this episode, Allison sits down with Simon Lewis, founder of Binary & Co., to dive deep into his Pillars and Layers framework. This smarter, student-centered approach helps nurture higher-ed leads…

00:28:22  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
Ep. 76: The Beyoncé Standard of Brand Activation: The University of Cincinnati's

Ep. 76: The Beyoncé Standard of Brand Activation: The University of Cincinnati's "Our City" Campaign

What if your institution stopped playing it safe and started thinking like a startup? DéRecco Lynch, Assistant Vice Provost of Enrollment Management at the University of Cincinnati, asked that questi…

00:28:13  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
Live at eduWeb Summit: From Logos to Loyalty: What Makes a Great Higher Ed Brand

Live at eduWeb Summit: From Logos to Loyalty: What Makes a Great Higher Ed Brand

Allison Turcio delivers a recap of one of the most compelling sessions from EduWeb Summit 2025 from R. Ethan Braden, Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Texas A&M Univers…

00:06:36  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
Live at eduWeb Summit: AI-Powered Retention Strategies You Can Use Without Big Budgets

Live at eduWeb Summit: AI-Powered Retention Strategies You Can Use Without Big Budgets

Allison breaks down one of the most buzzed-about sessions from LeduWeb Summit 2025, sharing about Western Governors University’s approach to using AI and decision intelligence to stop student dropout…

00:07:00  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
Live at eduWeb Summit: Smarter Student Recruitment Starts with Better Data

Live at eduWeb Summit: Smarter Student Recruitment Starts with Better Data

Allison unpacks a powerhouse session from EduWeb 2025 featuring Montclair State University’s innovative approach to enrollment marketing. By leveraging National Student Clearinghouse data and integra…

00:05:34  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Ep. 75: AI-Powered Search Strategy: What Higher Ed Marketers Need to Know

Ep. 75: AI-Powered Search Strategy: What Higher Ed Marketers Need to Know

Search marketing isn’t what it used to be, and in higher ed, that opens the door to new possibilities. In this episode, Sarah Russell, Vice President of Marketing at Education Dynamics, joins Allison…

00:30:03  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
Live at eduWeb Summit: The Student Search Process in 2025: Parent and Counselor Insights

Live at eduWeb Summit: The Student Search Process in 2025: Parent and Counselor Insights

Allison Turcio dives into a fascinating panel discussion from EduWeb 2025 featuring the real decision-makers in college admissions: parents, school counselors, and high school teachers. They revealed…

00:07:01  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
Live at eduWeb Summit: How to Align Marketing Strategy with Student Identity and Mission

Live at eduWeb Summit: How to Align Marketing Strategy with Student Identity and Mission

In this recap episode from EduWeb Summit 2025, host Allison Turcio shares a transformational case study from Vermont Law and Graduate School that proves why authenticity—not polish—is the future of h…

00:07:03  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
Live at eduWeb Summit: What Higher Ed Marketers Must Know About Student Search Behavior in 2025

Live at eduWeb Summit: What Higher Ed Marketers Must Know About Student Search Behavior in 2025

Reporting from eduWeb Summit 2025, Allison Turcio unpacks groundbreaking research presented by Faton Sopa of Manaferra — research that redefines how students actually search for colleges in today’s d…

00:07:25  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
Live at eduWeb Summit: The ROI of Clear Messaging in Higher Education Marketing

Live at eduWeb Summit: The ROI of Clear Messaging in Higher Education Marketing

Recorded live from the eduWeb Summit 2025, Allison Turcio breaks down insightful research shared by Grant De Roo of ADV Market Research and Kristen Lainsbury, VP for Communications and Marketing at B…

00:06:37  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
Live at eduWeb Summit: The Future of SEO for Higher Ed: Lessons from Boston University

Live at eduWeb Summit: The Future of SEO for Higher Ed: Lessons from Boston University

In this special EDU Web Summit 2025 takeaway, Allison breaks down one of the most buzzworthy sessions of the conference — Boston University’s Metropolitan College’s SEO-savvy content strategy. Discov…

00:16:28  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
Ep. 74: Podcasting as a Full-Funnel Grad Recruitment Strategy

Ep. 74: Podcasting as a Full-Funnel Grad Recruitment Strategy

What if your most effective recruitment tool starts with a microphone? In this episode, Dr. Chris Lewis, Director of Graduate Programs at the University of Michigan-Flint and host of Victors in Grad …

00:25:52  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
Live at Engage Summit 2025: AI Is the New Front Door to Your College

Live at Engage Summit 2025: AI Is the New Front Door to Your College

Allison takes listeners behind the scenes at the Engage Summit 2025 and breaks down a powerful insight from Mallory Willsea’s session. From the rise of ChatGPT-powered college research to the blunt, …

00:05:39  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
Ep. 73: A 370% Increase in RFIs: Inside a Program Page Redesign That Worked

Ep. 73: A 370% Increase in RFIs: Inside a Program Page Redesign That Worked

Your website isn’t just a digital brochure. It’s your most powerful marketing asset. In this episode, Brittney Miller (Director of Communications and Marketing) and Britt Heppler (Digital Media Speci…

00:23:47  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
Live at Engage Summit 2025: Building a Campus Culture for AI in Enrollment Marketing

Live at Engage Summit 2025: Building a Campus Culture for AI in Enrollment Marketing

Allison dives into a powerful session recap from the Engage Summit, spotlighting a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Matthew Winn and JC Bonilla. The episode, titled “Do We Have an AI Problem o…

00:05:53  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
Live at Engage Summit 2025: The Future of AI in Higher Ed Starts with One Simple Question

Live at Engage Summit 2025: The Future of AI in Higher Ed Starts with One Simple Question

Coming to you live from Engage Summit 2025, Allison distills the must-know takeaways from Kosmas Karadimitriou’s opening keynote on the evolving role of AI in higher education. From redefining AI as …

00:08:51  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
Ep. 72: Cost, Clarity, and Connection: The Case for a Parent-First Strategy

Ep. 72: Cost, Clarity, and Connection: The Case for a Parent-First Strategy

Parents aren’t just supporting players in the college search — they're often leading the charge, especially when it comes to finances. In this episode, Will Geiger, Co-founder and CEO of Scholarships…

00:23:55  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
The Melt Season Playbook — Part 3: Scale Your Impact Without Burning Out

The Melt Season Playbook — Part 3: Scale Your Impact Without Burning Out

Melt season is fueled by mission, but often fueled by too much hustle. In this final installment of The Melt Season Playbook, Allison tackles a common challenge: how to support every student without …

00:06:26  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
Ep. 71: Turn FAQs into Strategy: The Power of a Blog for Admissions

Ep. 71: Turn FAQs into Strategy: The Power of a Blog for Admissions

What happens when a university blog stops talking about itself and starts answering the real questions students are asking? In this episode, Allison sits down with Mary Flagg Lewis and Samantha McGil…

00:32:17  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
The Melt Season Playbook — Part 2: Make Your Outreach Smarter (and Still Human)

The Melt Season Playbook — Part 2: Make Your Outreach Smarter (and Still Human)

In this episode of The Melt Season Playbook series, Allison explores how AI can help enrollment marketers communicate with more empathy, creativity, and strategic intent during melt season. From writ…

00:09:03  |   Tue 27 May 2025
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