Higher Education Reimagined

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Education is the great equalizer, and it’s our passion at AccessU. Hire an agency that’s reimagining the way small, liberal arts, and community colleges go to market. AccessU is where education and innovation merge.

About Us

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Our guiding principles.

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Tenacity

We are curious by nature, nimble and scrappy by design. We fervently dig into your brand until it becomes our own. And we’re constantly evaluating ROI, focusing on the science of marketing as much as the art.

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Care

We believe that what we do matters, so we create with care and conviction. We love working with clients we believe in, usually people who want to empower and elevate other people.

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Beauty

We find beauty in everything from a great timeline to a well-crafted logo. We see it in a well-written piece of code and a headline that sings. Beauty moves people, motivates them. Your brand deserves its own beautiful story.

We want to do more than work for you.

We want to WOW you.

SEM/SEO
Social Media & Paid Social
Brand Identity
Public Relations
Crisis Management
Mobile Marketing
Advertising
Brand Strategy
Video Marketing
Graphic Design
Consumer Research
Content Creation

Long-lasting relationships built on trust and honesty.

All Partners

24.47%

Increase in Enrollment

Central Virginia Community College

19%

Increase in Consideration

Tidewater Community College

98%

Increase in Web Page Views

G3 Grant Virginia Community College System

+$1.1B

Funds Raised

Virginia Tech

We’ve been known to rescue brands, causes, and even cats.

Meet Dojo and Squash. We found one wandering the mean streets of Roanoke and one in a roadside dumpster. That doesn’t make us heroes, but it may give you some insight into what we value and prioritize.

We’re eager to do good in this world. We’re the team that never quits and doesn’t give up on others. Aren’t those the kinds of traits you want in your marketing team? Imagine the care and feeding we’d bring to your brand.

Who We Are

Help Strays

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See how we helped one client realize triple-digit increases across all metrics.

See the Case Study

Join us on social

College affordability is on everyone`s mind, especially with rising tuition rates and the need for diverse marketing strategies.

We explore how colleges are adapting to attract students, offering creative financial aid options, and using personalized marketing to guide them through their education journey.

Want more insights? Find out on our website how we stay ahead of the learning curve.

#AccessU #HigherEd #CollegeMarketing #Advertising #CreativeCommunications

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AccessU is proud to be a sponsor of the 2024 Funders` Forum hosted by Tidewater Community College! This event highlights excellence in fundraising and its significant impact on our communities. Funding for community colleges is vital for fostering access to education and supporting student success. 💡

#AccessU #TCCva #Fundraising #HigherEd #HamptonRoads @tccva

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For colleges and universities, fundraising is crucial to support a number of on-campus programs, student services, and scholarships, among many other resources.

Check out our case study (link in bio) to read about how we helped Roanoke College raise more than $1.3M in less than three months, to fund their sports and extracurricular programs. 🏈

@roanokecollege #AccessU #RoanokeCollege #RoanokeVA #Fundraising #CaseStudy

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Building and nurturing relationships before fundraising is essential. Discover how to turn fundraising into "friendraising" in our blog. 🔁

"Prioritizing donor relationships over donor amounts will improve your fundraising campaign by empowering your donors as key communicators who do more than donate; they encourage participation from others." — Tony Pearman

Read the blog by tapping the "Fundraising 101" link in our bio!

#AccessU #Fundraising #CreativeCommunications #Advertising #HigherEducation #ACUBlog

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It`s National Transfer Student Week! 🎉

Let`s celebrate the vital role community colleges play in helping students transition smoothly to four-year schools. They provide high-quality education and significant cost savings, making higher education accessible for students of all ages! 🎓

#AccessU #HigherEd #CommunityCollege #NationalStudentTransferWeek

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AccessU is excited to attend our first University Leadership Summit in Boston this week.

Learn more about our team and the services we offer: https://accessu.com/

#AccessU #HigherEd #CollegeMarketing #CreativeCommunications

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Randy Belcher, our Senior VP of Creative Services, explains how elevating college branding can boost enrollment by connecting with your audience. ⤴️

Ready to take your college`s creative communications to the next level? 🤔🎓 Enroll your school with AccessU today!

#AccessU #AheadOfTheLearningCurve #HigherEd #CollegeMarketing #CreativeCommunications

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Are you striving to maintain your brand image? In today`s world, a name isn`t enough. Your brand needs to:

1️⃣ Find the simplicity.
2️⃣ Find the story.
3️⃣ Find the aspiration.

💡 Our latest blog, inspired by AccessU faculty member Ricky Parker`s upcoming book, analyzes these ideas on branding and more. Link to blog in bio!

#AccessU #Branding #Advertising #CreativeCommunications #RoanokeVA #ThoughtLeadership

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