Exploring marketing, communication, and creativity within private, independent schools. Featuring real conversations with education professionals and service providers.
The Comm Dept. is the companion podcast to Elevate Community & Conference. Each episode dives into the topics that matter most to independent school marketing and communications professionals.
From emerging trends in school branding to practical social media strategies, we bring you candid conversations with the people doing this work every day — at schools just like yours.
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Deep dives into the topics that matter most to independent school communicators.
Social media, websites, SEO, and digital marketing tailored for independent schools.
Building authentic school brands through compelling narratives and visual identity.
Photography, video production, copywriting, and creative workflows for school teams.
Strategies for attracting and retaining families through effective marketing.
Managing creative teams, navigating school politics, and advocating for your department.
AI tools, emerging platforms, and what's next for school communications.
Director of Creative Services at Brentwood Academy and founder of Elevate. Phil brings 15 years of marketing expertise and a passion for creative thinking.
Marketing leader at Lipscomb Academy. Libby brings expertise in storytelling, social media, and brand development to every conversation.
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We're always looking for great topics and guests. If you have a story to tell or a topic you'd love us to cover, we'd love to hear from you.