Direct Development

?? We'd like for you to meet one of our newer team members, Senior Marketing Technologist, Justin Fligg! Justin brings extensive experience in HubSpot to the team, excelling in implementing complex Marketing Hub and Sales Hub instances for diverse clients. His expertise lies in creating sustainable, scalable processes and automations, ensuring top-notch service. With a strong technical background and a keen eye for strategic problem-solving, Justin continuously seeks innovative solutions to enhance HubSpot's capabilities and is deeply committed to continuous learning and growth to deliver the best solutions. Welcome, Justin!!??? #highereducation #enrollmentmanagement #enrollmentmarketing #highered #highereducationmarketing #marketing #emchat #digitalmarketing?#hubspot

Calling all graduate enrollment marketers! ?? It's crucial for professionals like you to stay at the forefront of industry trends to remain competitive. Join DD's very own Mark Cunningham and Marcus Hanscom for a webinar on April 2nd at 2:00 PM ET where they'll explore the four key strategies reshaping how institutions attract and engage prospective graduate students today. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field and equip yourself with the tools needed to succeed in the changing graduate enrollment marketing landscape. Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/g6p7TdsK

Enrollment marketers need to use every tool at their disposal to attract and engage prospective students, and that includes working with faculty. Leveraging faculty for content creation and promotion can help to elevate the unique differentiators your institution has to offer, while building bridges with academic program leadership. https://lnkd.in/eq56iukf #highereducation #enrollmentmanagement #enrollmentmarketing #highered #highereducationmarketing #marketing #emchat #digitalmarketing #hubspot

?? We said, "Stay tuned—big things are coming." And we weren't kidding. The DD team went 'dark mode' for Dev Days, met as a larger team, recharged our batteries, and found our flow state. And we're coming out on the other side with a lot to show for it: a refreshed look, a refined approach to slaying our giants, and some new team members. Let's introduce one of them now, shall we? Mark Cunningham is joining Direct Development as our EVP of Enrollment Solutions. He brings over 14 years of experience supporting colleges and universities with their enrollment and marketing needs—and more than 25 years of experience in recruitment marketing strategy overall. From digital advertising, lead generation, and inbound marketing to analytics, research, and communication strategy, Mark has supported hundreds of institutions across the country. As a proud “idea guy,” he’s happiest when he’s coming up with solutions that help tackle tough challenges or achieve lofty goals. Welcome to the DD team, Mark!! ?? #highereducation #enrollmentmanagement #enrollmentmarketing #highered #highereducationmarketing #marketing #emchat #digitalmarketing #hubspot

I’m beyond thrilled to share that I’m joining the team at Direct Development, Inc. in the position of EVP, Enrollment Solutions!? ? For over a decade, I’ve gotten to know Tony Fraga and team and have always been incredibly impressed with the care and dedication they pour into both their team/people and the clients they serve. Particularly in today’s higher ed environment, it’s so important to have a partner that is genuinely invested in your success, and without question, the team at Direct Development makes that their personal mission and priority.? ? In my role, I look forward to providing partners with marketing and enrollment solutions that focus on results, ROI, and outcomes, and that can be achieved in budget-friendly ways. It’s an exciting time to be able to collaborate with schools on all that’s possible when you think a little differently and ask “What if?...”. Can’t wait for all that’s ahead!

Lights out, game on! ???? This week the DD team has been in 'Dark Mode' for our bi-annual Dev Days, taking advantage of streamlined time to tune out the noise, build community, and plan ahead for future goals. Stay tuned—big things are coming. ??

If you count today (and we always do), there are 3 DAYS LEFT in our consulting giveaway! It may be ?? spooky season ??, but we're still celebrating our 40th Anniversary. And in the spirit of being ridiculously helpful, we're giving away a half day of our strategic consulting services — on your campus — for FREE. So, if your institution is dealing with an enrollment challenge, fill out the form on our website: https://hubs.li/Q02W7gf30 A deal so good it's scary. ??

There's nothing more exciting than welcoming a Giant Slayer back into the fold. ?? Robert Gonzalez is a Full Stack JavaScript Engineer with a passion for responsive and accessible design. He has over 7 years of experience building amazing and customizable web experiences. Combined with his love of learning and fervid curiosity, he brings to life the products and solutions our clients need to change the way they work. Needless to say — we're thrilled to have him on the team again! ?? Welcome back, Robert! ??

?? We have BIG news. ?? This month, as we celebrate our "Be Ridiculously Helpful" value, it's time to announce that we're formally offering strategic consulting services for higher education! We know that you can't just sit there as your competition develops new programs, enhances their services, and adapts to the changing higher ed marketplace. ?? Here are just a few of the areas where DD can provide support: ??Admissions Operations ??Interim Admissions or Marketing Leadership ??CRM Optimization ??Strategic Planning ??Brand Strategy And to celebrate the launch, we're holding a little giveaway... ?? Just head over to https://hubs.li/Q02TvsH20 to get the scoop!

?? Next up in our new team introductions, we'd like for you to meet Paige Phelps, our new Content Writer!? With a strong background in the nonprofit and education space, Paige has spent her career serving as a storyteller through various mediums including writing, design, social media, and more. She thrives on crafting compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences and is hungry to collaborate and help make an impact on the clients we serve. ? Welcome, Paige!! ?? #highereducation #enrollmentmanagement #enrollmentmarketing #highered #highereducationmarketing #marketing #emchat #digitalmarketing #hubspot