Insights

We’re always thinking around corners. Feel free to take full advantage of our relentless curiosity. In our insights, our webinars, even in the ways we make news, we’re always finding better ways to make you ready and resilient—whatever the forces, trends, and opportunities the future holds.

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Breaking through the noise in an election year

It’s that time again and November 5 can’t come soon enough. But, you aren’t the type to sit on your …

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Thoughts & News

Donor Archetypes: Investigating motivations of the everyday donor

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Reaching everyday donors and persuading them to give is more challenging than ever. If you’re tasked with raising funds for …

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We Interviewed Gen Z so You Don’t Have To (JK)

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Much more than the study of the latest slang is required to understand Gen Z. This is the first generation …

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What do adult learners really want? 

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We thought we knew. At Yes& Lipman Hearne, we have more than 50 years serving higher ed institutions in enrollment, …

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It’s Brat to School Season

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As a new academic year kicks off, higher education marketers face the ongoing challenge of creating successful marketing campaigns that …

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The Future of Philanthropy

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The 2024 Giving USA report was released in July. In the days and weeks since the release, we’ve seen smart …

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Expanding the Digital Doors for All

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Walk into a restaurant in any big city and ask to sit in the smoking section. Chances are, you’ll get …

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Is Your Brand Relevant to Online Students?

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College and University marketing materials typically beckon the prospective student with sciences, the arts, Greek life, team spirit, student support, …

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Exploring Trends in College Marketing Materials

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College book

Symbolic mascots, expansive viewbooks, and interactive user focused designs. On a rainy afternoon I met up with Jeremy Spaso and …

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It’s time to celebrate!

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Living History campaign graphic

Our longtime client, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, celebrated the Living History campaign on June …

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Targeted copy needs smart insights

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“Know yourself – and know your audience.” —Tennessee Ernie Ford  Yes& Lipman Hearne sat down with Tom Fitzjerrells, Senior Writer …

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Proprietary Research

There are 95 million potential adult learners in the U.S. Reach these nontraditional students with four personas developed by Lipman Hearne.

Need to Recruit More Adult Learners?

A new billionaire is created every other day. Many are inclined to give, but how do they decide?

What We Can Learn From Megadonors

We partnered with Univision in a groundbreaking study of major pathways taken by Latinx learners.

Latinx Learners: Mining an Untapped Prospect Pool