School Marketing the Right Way – with Brendan Schneider Why Identity Matters More Than Buzzwords
School Marketing the Right Way – with Brendan Schneider
Why Identity Matters More Than Buzzwords
In this episode, Thomas sits down with marketing strategist and former school administrator Brendan Schneider of SnyderB Consulting to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing Catholic schools today: how to clearly communicate what makes a school worth choosing.
From websites that try to say too much to schools that struggle to define their identity, Brendan shares practical insights on how principals can rethink enrollment, retention, and school marketing in a rapidly changing educational landscape.
The conversation explores:
Why schools must identify what truly makes them different- How generic messaging hurts enrollment
- Why retention may matter more than recruitment
- The importance of defining a clear school identity
- Simple exercises principals can use immediately with staff and families
- How AI and strategic conversations can support school leadership
Whether your school is thriving, struggling with enrollment, or simply trying to clarify its mission, this episode offers practical and encouraging ideas for building a school culture and message that families genuinely connect with.
About Schneider B Media:
You Were Hired to Build Relationships with Families. Not to Become a Google Ads Expert.
I spent 28 years working inside schools in admissions, marketing, and enrollment. I know what it is like to be told to "increase inquiries" while also managing tours, writing newsletters, driving the van, and cleaning up after a sick kid at lunch.
That is why I built the Fractional Digital Marketer program. You get a full digital marketing team without hiring anyone. We handle the strategy, execution, and optimization. You focus on what you do best: connecting with families.
Read more of Brendan’s work on Linkedin
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