We provide tailored strategies and impactful creative that helps colleges and universities build brand awareness and drive admissions.

Education branding creative and strategy agency.

The education sector is facing a wave of challenges that span both higher and further education. Tightened budgets and strained resources are paired with rising questions from students about the value of traditional degrees, as many consider the long-term impact of student debt.

Today, universities and colleges aren’t just competing with each other – they’re up against alternative paths like apprenticeships, vocational training and direct employment. This shift in perception means educational institutions, across both HE and FE, must rely on strong branding and smart strategies to stand out and attract the students of tomorrow.

Awards

Winner

Best Student Engagement Initiative

2024

Heist Awards
Winner

Campaign of the Year

2024

Educate North Awards
Finalist

Best Equality & Inclusion Cause Campaign

2024

Purpose Awards
Finalist

Best Social Purpose Campaign

2024

Prolific North Marketing Awards
Winner

Best Public Awareness Cause Campaign

2022

Purpose Awards
Commended

Best Not-For-Profit Campaign

2022

Prolific North Marketing Awards
Finalist

Best Charities and Non-Profit Campaign

2022

Marketing Week Awards
Finalist

Best Public Sector Campaign

2022

The Drum Awards for Marketing
Finalist

Best Not-For-Profit Campaign

2022

UK Agency Awards
Commended

Best Public Sector Campaign

2021

The Drum Awards for Marketing

Who we work with

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Our approach

Educational institutions require a specialist approach to campaign strategy. And having worked with a huge number of colleges and universities across the country, we know what works and exactly where to focus your time, energy and budget.

We’ll empower you to deliver compelling campaigns and creative work that brings their stories to life. We fully immerse ourselves in your world, allowing us to craft innovative creative solutions that have impact.

This in-depth sector experience means we can develop innovative strategies that will help you increase brand awareness in an increasingly competitive market, ultimately driving admissions and revenue. We’re also adept at creating content that speaks Gen Z’s language. Together, we can establish a strong brand identity that sets your institution apart. And we can build your digital presence so that you can more effectively reach and engage with your target audience.

From delivering original student recruitment and clearing campaigns to supporting you with brand positioning and visual identity development, we’re ready to help you stand out from the crowd.

Here are some of the things we can do for you:

Annual reports

Brand positioning

Clearing campaigns

Digital accessibility

Open day campaigns

Prospectuses

Student engagement campaigns

Student recruitment campaigns

Student wellbeing initiatives

Targeting Gen Z

“I’ve found Eleven really easy to work with.

They’ve worked at speed to deliver what we need (sometimes within challenging deadlines). And we’re very pleased with the resulting creative. I’d happily recommend Eleven to other universities looking for a collaborative, creative and responsive agency partner.”

Director of Marketing, University of Central Lancashire

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