CVB Blog

Avoiding Funnel Drop-Off: Customization Keeps Students Engaged

In the months of October, November, and December, enrollment and admissions professionals spend a lot of time thinking about the funnel. How healthy is the top of the funnel? What kind of yield are you seeing from prospects to inquiries to applicants? A persistent...

Turning Data into Action: How Viewbook Analytics Fuel Smarter Admissions Outreach

Enrollment marketing professionals know that standard practices only go so far. A simple “request for information” form might capture contact details, but it rarely reveals what truly drives a student’s decision-making. To achieve more, colleges and universities need...

How Colleges Can Stand Out in a Crowded Recruitment Market

Colleges and universities face one of the most competitive recruiting environments in the history of higher education. Shrinking demographics in certain regions, evolving student expectations, and an abundance of institutions offering similar programs make it...

How Digital Engagement Tools Support Strategic Enrollment Management

In nearly every college or university strategic plan, enrollment and marketing are front and center. Institutions want to increase student volume and also to attract students who are academically prepared, committed to their education, and representative of diverse...

Holiday Gratitude List …

This past year at CustomViewbook has been one of continued growth, collaboration and innovation. We are grateful for so much! Our clients’ success. Working with the best Higher Ed clients on the planet has been an honor and a pleasure. We love hearing about their...

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CustomViewbook And Mongoose Are Partnering!

CustomViewbook is teaming up with Mongoose to make the start of the college search journey more empowering and user-friendly for prospective students - and recruiters. With the overwhelming amount of research indicating that texting is the preferred communication...

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Freeze Out Summer Melt

Freeze Out Summer Melt

Engage Students and Families with Virtual and Digital Tools. The dreaded phenomenon of summer melt: three months that feel like a year for college admissions and enrollment management. Each year, 10% to 40% of students, accepted and deposited in the spring, drop off...

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Client Spotlight: Newman University

Client Spotlight: Newman University

In Challenging Times, Creativity Wins Out. Each year must come to an end – to ring in something new and better! Before we part for the Holidays, Team CVB wants to express our gratitude to our amazing Clients, and our admiration to the Admissions, Enrollment...

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Connecting With Students In A Digital-First World

Connecting With Students In A Digital-First World

Just as colleges and universities swiftly implemented new ways to provide academic continuity for enrolled students during the COVID-19 pandemic this spring, higher ed admissions offices have found themselves mastering new skills as well. Constantly changing...

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A Message From The CustomViewbook Team

On behalf of all of us at CustomViewbook, we hope this message finds you safe and well. As we all do our part to inhibit the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our communities and campuses, we want to be of help to Higher Education in any way we can. We are grateful...

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5 Ways to Avoid Spam Filters and Improve Your Email Campaigns

5 Ways to Avoid Spam Filters and Improve Your Email Campaigns

Inboxes are flooded so you have about two seconds before a student decides to delete or engage with you. Combine their insights with tried-and-true best practices for email campaigns, and you’re on your way to open and click-through rates that sing “ROI!’ 1. Subject...

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