Fame Forward 2026

Discover personal branding strategies that aren’t only a win for yourself, but also your school! From owning your strengths, to researching your target demographic, to crafting your story together – you’ll learn how to better connect with Gen Z on tours and in the classroom. As an added bonus, you’ll get a crash course on TikTok so that you better understand why video-based platforms are crushing competitor social apps and how you can capitalize on this craze. (You’ll even learn the secret to getting cast on a game show!)

You don’t need a big budget to get big results, just a smarter approach. In this session, we’ll explore practical ways schools can improve their marketing and make every campaign more profitable. Learn how to turn your website into an active lead generator, and how AI can help you reach students with the right message at the right time. You’ll walk away with proven tactics that can boost inquiries and enrollments, without increasing spend.

Reaching enrollment capacity doesn't just happen, it's built on consistent best practices. This session walks through what the most successful schools are doing to connect with students earlier, follow up faster, and close more enrollments. We’ll cover simple frameworks to improve communication, nurture inquiries, and create a student experience that builds trust and commitment from the very first interaction. Walk away with practical ideas your admissions team can apply right away to attract, engage, and enroll more students.