• [MAD LABZ] How to harness PR activations and deliver memorable brand experiences ft. Dux Studio
    Dec 22 2024

    Lucy and Gianna from Dux Studio chat to James and Nik about PR 'activations' and how to harness them to create memorable brand experiences that make your school shout out. You'll hear about #nostalgia, the hamburglar, and the resurgence of the pep rally.

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    21 mins
  • [MAD LABZ] The doris 101 ft. Nik Higgins
    Dec 1 2024

    In this special episode Nik chats with James about doris, a new marketplace that matches families and international schools. He covers the 'why', how it works, and how MAD leaders can use it to connect with highly qualified prospective families, access data insights, and save their admissions team time.

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    19 mins
  • Getting Downe(house) with influencers in KSA ft. Sowmiya Muralidharan
    Nov 27 2024

    Sowmiya Muralidharan, Director of Admissions and Marketing at Downe Hose Riyadh chats with James and Nik about relocating from Qatar to Saudi Arabia, how to work with social media influencers, and her campaign to boost awareness of their early years provision.

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    29 mins
  • The aFISHionado ft. Piers Matthews
    Nov 21 2024

    Piers Matthews, Director of Marketing and Admissions at Dulwich College Singapore, speaks with James and Nik about his time in China, striking the right balance when working with academic staff, and the best fishing spot on the island.

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    29 mins
  • [MAD LABZ] Understanding parent satisfaction
    Nov 14 2024

    Michael Kewley from Magnetic Communications shares his top tips on how to monitor and analyse parent satisfaction, and how school leaders can make practical use of these insights to support MAD strategies.

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    18 mins
  • (Shang)hai and hello from China ft. Angelo Noviello
    Nov 7 2024
    Angelo Noviello, Director of Admissions and Marketing, at The British International School Shanghai, Puxi, chats to James and Nick about his journey from Geology to Admissions, the Chinese Heritage movement, and his love of all things dogs and coffee.
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    31 mins
  • Cope(enhagen)ing with the MADness ft. Catalina Gardescu
    Oct 31 2024
    Catalina Gardescu, Director of Communications, Marketing and Admissions at Copenhagen International School, speaks to James and Nik about the Scandinavian school market, working with UN agencies, and moving from Romania to Denmark.
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    31 mins
  • Not VAT old thing ft. Remco Weeda
    Sep 18 2024
    Remco Weeda, Director of Marketing and Admissions at Scarborough College talks with Nik and James about the looming VAT on school fees, how to put your school at the centre of its community, and why brisket is his favourite meat to smoke.
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    37 mins