by Emily Richards | Jan 13, 2026 | Digital Marketing, Independent Schools, Marketing Insight, School Admissions, School Marketing Budgets, Stickman Blog
Let’s be blunt. If your last Open Event felt underwhelming, it probably wasn’t because of fees, competition or “the market”. It was far more likely because hardly anyone knew it was happening. Schools regularly invest months of effort into preparing Open Events, then...
by Martin Farrow | Jan 5, 2026 | Digital Marketing, Independent Schools, Marketing Insight, School Admissions, School Marketing Budgets, Stickman Blog
3 Critical actions you cannot afford to miss this January. January is not a gentle warm-up. It is one of the most critical moments in your admissions calendar. Families return from the holiday break with intent, shortlists and questions they want answered...
by Emily Richards | Dec 10, 2025 | Digital Marketing, Independent Schools, Marketing Insight, School Admissions, School Marketing Budgets, Stickman Blog
Why your Sixth Form retention is slipping (and what to do about it) Here’s the uncomfortable truth: if your 6th Form numbers are wobbling, it didn’t start with an open morning gone wrong or a competitor suddenly getting shiny. It started months, sometimes years...
by Martin Farrow | Dec 1, 2025 | Digital Marketing, Independent Schools, Marketing Insight, School Admissions, School Marketing Budgets, Stickman Blog
There’s a myth in school marketing that the secret to more enquiries is simply “reaching more people”. More impressions. More cold audiences. More brand new eyeballs. But here’s the real issue. Most schools aren’t losing conversions because they’re targeting the wrong...
by Martin Farrow | Nov 27, 2025 | Digital Marketing, Independent Schools, Marketing Insight, School Admissions, School Marketing Budgets, Stickman Blog
In a fast-moving landscape, schools that regularly assess their marketing and admissions activity stay sharper, stronger and better positioned to attract the right families. Trends shift quickly. Parent expectations evolve overnight. Competitors pop up with bold...
by Martin Farrow | Nov 14, 2025 | Digital Marketing, Independent Schools, Marketing Insight, School Admissions, School Marketing Budgets, Stickman Blog
Short-form storytelling is everywhere right now. TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts have changed how people consume content. Parents no longer want long polished videos. They want quick, honest, human stories that feel real. The good news? Independent schools...
