Why a creative retainer works better than ad-hoc feature requests
Evolve is our take on the traditional retainer. Evolve subscriptions redefine ongoing working relationships with SMILE, all at a no-brainer price-point.
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Upcoming webinar alert: Rethinking the prospectus
Is the prospectus still relevant in the classic format, or is it time to consider a change? In this webinar with Akero Data Labs, we look at what prospects want, and how it can be provided.
Webinar Roundup: Worst. Year. Ever.
We were totally overwhelmed in the interest for our webinar "Worst. Year. Ever: What happened to university marketing during the pandemic and predictions for the next five years". We even had to upgrade our Zoom license!
Edulab: A community for showcasing education marketing
Today we're launching a new experiment: Edulab, a website where you can submit a link to a piece of work that you like, or are proud of and get feedback from your peers. No esteemed judges, no pay-to-play sponsors - just other experts, like you.
Upcoming webinar alert – Worst. Year. Ever: What happened to university marketing during the pandemic and predictions for the next five years
Join our upcoming webinar as we look back on a year of innovation, flops, and trends that were cemented for good. Discover the future of university digital marketing, post pandemic.
Online Events by SMILE, at WPCampus 2020
Join us as we take a look back on SMILE at WPCampus 2020. Watch our talk about online events and how Hijack helped our clients through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Webinar Roundup: Resources from our Accessibility Webinar
A follow up on our webinar about website accessibility and how it applies to your organisation with SiteImprove and the University of Gloucestershire.
Changing the way we design with evolving software
Over the years, the design team at SMILE have used multiple design programmes in a bid to deliver the highest quality output for our clients. When I began at SMILE in 2017, we briefly used Figma for design work but…
Join our Upcoming Webinar on Website Accessibility
Join our webinar to learn more about website accessibility and how it applies to your organisation with SiteImprove and the University of Gloucestershire.
Exploring the hidden costs of attending a university open day
Based on previous research, we gathered to discuss the costs of attending a university open day in further detail and invite you to put forward your thoughts on the matter as well!
How does the cost of virtual events stack up against real-world events?
Universities have long made use of online events in some form. But a scramble to replace real-world events has seen a spike in new institutions jumping on board. Was this only a response to COVID-19 or should we expect to see virtual events stick around? Will they become a more permanent feature? Will universities see the benefit as a long-term addition to their recruitment activities? We examine one of the reasons why online events offer a long-term addition - cost.
What is graduation going to look like in 2020?
As social distancing in the UK continues, there are pressing questions about certain parts of University life. One of those being graduation. We here at SMILE, gathered on a Zoom call to discuss the current situation and what institutes can do as an alternative and if we can help with that.