Bart Caylor
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Bart Caylor
@bartcaylor.bsky.social
We talk a lot about "mission-fit" students. But 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 reminds us of the ultimate mission: presence.

Here is a reflection for higher ed marketers on the Incarnational nature of our work—and why 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺.

#HigherEdMarketing #MentalHealth
Mission, Rest, and Renewal: A Christmas Message for Higher Ed Marketers
A Christmas message for higher ed marketers: Find permission to rest, renew your spirit, and realign with your mission this holiday season.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
What’s ahead for higher ed marketers in 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲?

In this post, we’ll explore five 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 that call us back to mission, trust, and community.

#HigherEdMarketing #MarketingTrends
Marketing Trends in Higher Education: What to Expect in 2026
Discover 5 marketing trends in higher education for 2026 that prioritize trust, identity, and mission-fit connection.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The AI landscape is shifting from "generating text" to "executing tasks."

In this blog, we look at the rise of Agentic AI and what it means for small college marketing.

#HigherEd #AI #MarketingStrategy
AI Watch: 3 Tactical AI Trends in Higher Ed Marketing You Can’t Ignore
Discover 3 tactical AI trends in higher ed—including Agentic AI and GEO—that help small teams work smarter and connect with mission-fit students.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
How are colleges using AI in marketing?

PLNU's Dave Gladson shares how his team uses generative AI to work faster, test smarter, and scale strategy.

#HigherEd #AI #MarketingStrategy
Case Study: How Universities Use Generative AI
Explore how universities use generative AI to boost creativity, streamline workflows, and scale their marketing efforts with Dave Gladson of Point Loma Nazarene University.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
How are colleges using AI in marketing?

PLNU's Dave Gladson shares how his team uses generative AI to work faster, test smarter, and scale strategy.

#HigherEd #AI #MarketingStrategy
Case Study: How Universities Use Generative AI
Explore how universities use generative AI to boost creativity, streamline workflows, and scale their marketing efforts with Dave Gladson of Point Loma Nazarene University.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We talk a lot about "mission-fit" students. But 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 reminds us of the ultimate mission: presence.

Here is a reflection for higher ed marketers on the Incarnational nature of our work—and why 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺.

#HigherEdMarketing #MentalHealth
Mission, Rest, and Renewal: A Christmas Message for Higher Ed Marketers
A Christmas message for higher ed marketers: Find permission to rest, renew your spirit, and realign with your mission this holiday season.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 is meaningful—paired with a 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, it drives deeper engagement, stronger relationships, and measurable growth.

Discover how Christian colleges can thrive even as cultural views shift.

#HigherEdMarketing
Faith-based College Marketing: Lessons for Christian Colleges
Faith-based college marketing succeeds when mission and strategy align. Learn how to reach students with authentic storytelling, and measurable results.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Private colleges often struggle with "Sea of Sameness" marketing.

This post covers how to build a 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 that defines your niche and builds trust with the right students.

#HigherEd #MarketingStrategy #BrandIdentity
Private College Branding Strategy: Standing Out in a Crowded Market
Develop a winning private college branding strategy that cuts through the noise. Learn how to define your niche and stand out in a crowded market.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We talk a lot about "mission-fit" students. But 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 reminds us of the ultimate mission: presence.

Here is a reflection for higher ed marketers on the Incarnational nature of our work—and why 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺.

#HigherEdMarketing #MentalHealth
Mission, Rest, and Renewal: A Christmas Message for Higher Ed Marketers
A Christmas message for higher ed marketers: Find permission to rest, renew your spirit, and realign with your mission this holiday season.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What if every campus event was a brand experience students 𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙩 — not just attended?

Biola’s Tracey Harrison shares how to do 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 that builds belief, not just awareness.

#HigherEdMarketing
Event Branding in Higher Education
Want to optimize your campus events? Learn how Biola University turns every touchpoint into a living brand story through strategic event branding in higher education.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A 140-year legacy 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 doesn’t stay unified by accident.

𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲’s approach to brand stewardship across education, radio, and publishing is a masterclass in alignment and mission clarity.

#HigherEdMarketing #BrandStrategy
One Brand, Many Audiences: Higher Ed Brand Stewardship Across Diverse Divisions
Learn how Moody Bible Institute unifies its mission and brand across divisions with practical strategies for stronger higher ed brand stewardship.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Private colleges often struggle with "Sea of Sameness" marketing.

This post covers how to build a 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 that defines your niche and builds trust with the right students.

#HigherEd #MarketingStrategy #BrandIdentity
Private College Branding Strategy: Standing Out in a Crowded Market
Develop a winning private college branding strategy that cuts through the noise. Learn how to define your niche and stand out in a crowded market.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
AI doesn’t replace your marketing team—it gives them breathing room.

Here are 10 ways #HigherEdMarketing teams are saving time and reclaiming strategy with AI.

#AIProductivity #MissionFit
AI Productivity in Higher Ed Marketing: 10 Ways AI Can Save You Time
Increase your AI productivity in higher ed marketing with these 10 time-saving AI strategies, and cut burnout with these smart tools.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:59 AM
AI can help colleges do more with less—but only if it’s adopted with intention.

Here’s an 𝗔𝗜 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 to help your team implement AI wisely.

#HigherEdMarketing #AIinHigherEd
The AI Marketing Readiness Checklist for Small Colleges
Use this AI marketing readiness checklist to help your small college assess goals, data, training, and tools before adopting AI solutions.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Private colleges often struggle with "Sea of Sameness" marketing.

This post covers how to build a 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 that defines your niche and builds trust with the right students.

#HigherEd #MarketingStrategy #BrandIdentity
Private College Branding Strategy: Standing Out in a Crowded Market
Develop a winning private college branding strategy that cuts through the noise. Learn how to define your niche and stand out in a crowded market.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A 140-year legacy 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 doesn’t stay unified by accident.

𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲’s approach to brand stewardship across education, radio, and publishing is a masterclass in alignment and mission clarity.

#HigherEdMarketing #BrandStrategy
One Brand, Many Audiences: Higher Ed Brand Stewardship Across Diverse Divisions
Learn how Moody Bible Institute unifies its mission and brand across divisions with practical strategies for stronger higher ed brand stewardship.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
AI is changing how we recruit students—but ethics must lead the way.

Discover how Dallas Baptist Univ. balances 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 + 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 in global recruitment.

#HigherEdMarketing #EthicalAI #Enrollment
The Ethical Use of AI in Enrollment: How Higher Ed Can Balance Technology and Trust
Discover how to apply the ethical use of AI in enrollment to build authentic, human-centered connections in higher education.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
🎙️ “𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴.”

Erick Klein shares his 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 for small teams in this insightful episode.

#HigherEdMarketing
Higher Ed Leadership Strategies: Systematize to Optimize
Explore higher ed leadership strategies from Erick Klein that help small teams systematize operations, improve focus, and drive enrollment success.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
A 140-year legacy 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 doesn’t stay unified by accident.

𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲’s approach to brand stewardship across education, radio, and publishing is a masterclass in alignment and mission clarity.

#HigherEdMarketing #BrandStrategy
One Brand, Many Audiences: Higher Ed Brand Stewardship Across Diverse Divisions
Learn how Moody Bible Institute unifies its mission and brand across divisions with practical strategies for stronger higher ed brand stewardship.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
AI can help colleges do more with less—but only if it’s adopted with intention.

Here’s an 𝗔𝗜 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 to help your team implement AI wisely.

#HigherEdMarketing #AIinHigherEd
The AI Marketing Readiness Checklist for Small Colleges
Use this AI marketing readiness checklist to help your small college assess goals, data, training, and tools before adopting AI solutions.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
What’s ahead for higher ed marketers in 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲?

In this post, we’ll explore five 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 that call us back to mission, trust, and community.

#HigherEdMarketing #MarketingTrends
Marketing Trends in Higher Education: What to Expect in 2026
Discover 5 marketing trends in higher education for 2026 that prioritize trust, identity, and mission-fit connection.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In faith-based higher ed, branding is more than a logo.
It’s a reflection of your 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻—and a promise to your students.

Glean practical steps, research insights, and a values-first approach to 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 in a skeptical market.

#HigherEdMarketing #MissionFit
Faith‑Based College Branding: Building Trust in a Skeptical Market
Faith‑based college branding that inspires trust through mission clarity, transparency and values‑driven visual identity.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
AI can help colleges do more with less—but only if it’s adopted with intention.

Here’s an 𝗔𝗜 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 to help your team implement AI wisely.

#HigherEdMarketing #AIinHigherEd
The AI Marketing Readiness Checklist for Small Colleges
Use this AI marketing readiness checklist to help your small college assess goals, data, training, and tools before adopting AI solutions.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🎙️ “𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴.”

Erick Klein shares his 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 for small teams in this insightful episode.

#HigherEdMarketing
Higher Ed Leadership Strategies: Systematize to Optimize
Explore higher ed leadership strategies from Erick Klein that help small teams systematize operations, improve focus, and drive enrollment success.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Small budget ≠ small impact. 💡

Emmaus University’s Tom Kook shares 5 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 any college can use.

#HigherEd #EnrollmentMarketing #RecruitmentIdeas
Creative Recruitment Ideas for Colleges: How Emmaus University Makes Big Moves on a Small Budget
Discover creative recruitment ideas for colleges from Emmaus University’s small-budget, high-impact enrollment strategies.
www.caylor-solutions.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM