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Hosted by John Azoni · education · EN · 116 episodes
A podcast dedicated to helping higher ed marketers tell better stories and enroll more students.Hosted by video producer and storytelling coach, John Azoni, these episodes provide quick-win practical advice you can put to use in your marketing right away.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA podcast dedicated to helping higher ed marketers tell better stories and enroll more students. Hosted by video producer and storytelling coach, John Azoni, these episodes provide quick-win practical advice you can put to use in your marketing right away.
Higher Ed Storytelling University is hosted by John Azoni. The show has published 116 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#114 - Emmy-Nominated Faculty Videos: How Sewanee Amplified The Academic Experience w/ Bobby Silk" (5 August 2026, 60 minutes), "#113 - The Most Important (and Hardest) Part of Storytelling: Finding the Stories to Begin With w/ John Azoni" (22 July 2026, 29 minutes), and "Program Videos That Don’t Feel Like Marketing - UMaine’s “Life in the Pines” Series w/ Brenn Borror and Patrick Wine" (8 July 2026, 51 minutes).
Higher Ed Storytelling University publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 116 episodes.
Booking probability for Higher Ed Storytelling University is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Higher Ed Storytelling University requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Higher Ed Storytelling University's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Higher Ed Storytelling University are Universities & Colleges and Marketing, Advertising & PR. Higher Ed Storytelling University has an education audience and around 1,000 subscribers on YouTube.
John Azoni hosts Higher Ed Storytelling University, an education show with 116 episodes published.
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Episode #114
My guest today is Bobby Silk, communication and content strategist in the marketing and communications office at Sewanee: The University of the South. Bobby joined the show to walk through Inquiring Minds, a faculty...
Episode #113
In this solo episode, John tackles a problem he thinks is way more foundational than filming or editing: casting. Before you can tell a great story, you need someone willing to raise their hand and tell it — and John...
Episode #112
My guests today are Brenn Borror, who leads content strategy at the University of Maine, and Patrick Wine, founder of Story Stroll, the filmmaker behind UMaine's "Life in the Pines" series. We get into how an...
Episode #111
Grad school enrollment is hard right now. International pipelines are drying up, domestic demand is soft in a lot of markets, and prospective students have more options — and more skepticism — than ever. So how do you...
Episode #109
<p>If your school just came off a yield season that didn't go the way you hoped — or if you're staring down summer melt and wondering what to actually do about it — this episode is for you.</p><p>Rita Winthrop is a...
Episode #108
<p>If you've been feeling the pressure to overhaul your entire web presence for AI search, this episode is your permission slip to take a breath.</p><p><br>Georgy Cohen is a content strategist who has spent her career...
Episode #107
<p>In this solo episode, John breaks down the fundamental camera settings and workflow decisions that can immediately elevate your video quality—whether you're brand new to video or looking to refine your technical...
Episode #106
<p>In this solo episode, John addresses a critical gap in how colleges use video content during yield season. Most institutions have great video content scattered across platforms, but admissions counselors often don't...
Episode #105
<p>My guest today is Jolene Travis, Assistant Vice President for Communications and Marketing at Pratt Institute. In this episode, Jolene shares how Pratt built a comprehensive campaign to combat negative headlines...
Episode #104
<p>My guest today is Pez Perry (Robert Perry), Principal Consultant at Squiz. In this episode, Pez shares his expertise on why most higher education websites fail prospective students and what institutions need to do...
Episode #103
<p>In this episode, Jenny Petty and Stephanie Geyer talk about their experiences in higher education marketing, focusing on their collaborative efforts at the University of Montana. They discuss the challenges of...
Episode #102
<p>In this conversation, Christine Albano discusses her journey in social media management within higher education, particularly at Felician University. She shares insights on the importance of social media as a...
Episode #101
<p>In this episode, host John Azoni sits down with Dan Giroux, independent consultant and former senior advancement communications leader at Drexel University, to explore why Advancement Marketing & Communications...
Episode #100
<p>In this episode, Ross Simmonds, CEO of Foundation Marketing and Distribution.ai, unpacks why Reddit has become one of the most influential platforms in the student decision-making process—shaping search rankings, AI...
Episode #99
<p>In this conversation, Erin Fields, the marketing director at Ology, discusses her journey in higher education marketing, emphasizing the importance of authentic content and understanding student needs. She shares...
Episode #98
<p>In this engaging conversation, Dr. Dérecco Lynch shares his insights on transforming higher education through innovative marketing strategies, storytelling, and building brand affinity. He emphasizes the importance...
Episode #97
<p>In this episode, John Azoni interviews Cory Glover, a Marketing Cloud Manager at the University of Michigan Dearborn, about reducing friction in email campaigns. They discuss the importance of personalization, the...
Episode #96
<p>Chris Rapozo shares his journey from Germany to the United States, discussing his experiences as an international student and the cultural challenges he faced. He emphasizes the importance of addressing the emotional...
Episode #95
<p>In this conversation, Cheryl Broom, a leading expert in higher education marketing communications, discusses her experiences and insights into the challenges and strategies in marketing for community colleges. The...
Episode #94
<p>In this conversation, John Azoni discusses the challenges and strategies of video content creation in higher education. He emphasizes the importance of a unified video strategy, intentional content creation, and the...
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