AppLift by 989Group

AppLift by 989Group

Go deep into your college recruitment strategy with Applift, where hosts George Wolff and Brian Parker help you transform your enrollment approach. Whether you’re rethinking campus visits or reimagining your marketing message, you’ll get practical guidance from industry experts who break down proven strategies into actionable steps. Your ideal student cohort is out there - let AppLift help you connect with them.

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July 15, 2025 • 61 mins

989Group's George and Brian join William Miller of Miller/Cook & Associates to talk about the state of higher education and financial aid. They discuss the June 3rd New York Times article linked below.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/business/college-tuition-price-consultants.html?unlocked_article_code=1.XE8.c-dH.ryG4OLu7udRA&smid=url-share

 

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This episode we flip the script. Brian Parker interviews George Wolff on all things creative and college recruitment. Join us!

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George Wolff and Brian Parker talk with seasoned higher education consultant Bill Miller of Miller Cook & Associates about the cost of higher education and innovations in the financial aid space. Turns out - students have more agency than ever before.

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Join George and Brian as they explore modern degrees in higher education. As degrees specialize and move from Liberal Arts to STEM, how does that affect colleges, students and graduates?

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April 4, 2025 • 31 mins

George Wolff and Brian Parker talk with 989Group partner Adam Asher about SEO and college recruitment.

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March 19, 2025 • 32 mins

A question a lot of people are asking right now: Is my college closing? To answer that, George Wolff hosts a conversation with partners Brian Parker and Adam Asher, who have extensive experience working with colleges that have closed or merged.

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February 6, 2025 • 34 mins

This episode, George and Brian talk with Andrew, Director of Digital Marketing at 989Group about the "AI Revolution" in college enrollment. How are both applicants and schools using AI, and what are the impacts?

 

"8 in 10 Colleges Will Use AI in Admissions by 2024" - Intelligent.com, Sept. 2023

"Artificial intelligence and CT college admissions" ...

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January 27, 2025 • 28 mins

In this episode, George and Brian get on the phone with Bill Miller from Miller Cook and Associates to talk about college costs. Dive deep into financial aid and the affordability question. 

Listen till the end for our new feature: Craziest New College Majors

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January 2, 2025 • 22 mins

In this Part 2, George Wolff and Brian Parker break down the college visit experience from the enrollment side. What makes an effective visit? What should be included? Thoughts on overnight visits? Wolff and Parker answer these questions and more.

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December 9, 2024 • 21 mins

In this Part 1, learn practical approaches for dividing family responsibilities during visits, discover the optimal timing for campus tours, and get Parker's must-do checklist for making the most of your time on campus. Whether you're a parent starting the college search, a high school student planning ahead, or a college administrator looking to create meaningful visit experiences, this episode offers actionable insights for trans...

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December 2, 2024 • 19 mins

The looming "enrollment cliff" has many higher ed professionals worried, but could this demographic shift create opportunities? Hosts George Wolff and Brian Parker explore why the projected 15% drop in high school graduates after 2025 isn't just a threat—it's a chance for innovation.

Read More: Schools are bracing for the looming "enrollment cliff" by Jennifer Kingson

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November 12, 2024 • 30 mins

In this episode we talk about what parents want as part of the enrollment process. 

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