Hannon Hill Blog
7 Content Marketing and Design Trends to Follow in 2021
There is a lot to look forward to in 2021. From how we engage with audiences to the look and feel of our sites, we've compiled a list of seven content marketing and design trends to try this year.
Thu Jan 14 11:00:00 EST 2021
With a year filled with challenges, major milestones and masks, we are excited to take a look back and celebrate all that was accomplished!
Wed Jan 06 11:00:00 EST 2021
6 Personalization Tactics to Try in 2021
If you're ready to get started with personalization but feel blocked by lack of time or resources, check out these six easy-to-implement techniques that require no historical data collection or ties to your CRM.
Thu Dec 17 11:00:00 EST 2020
The New Normal, Connecting in a Virtual World
As the COVID-19 pandemic has likely paused most in-person recruiting, now is the time to get creative with virtual content and experiences to get in-front (and stay in-front) of your target audience.
Tue Nov 24 11:00:00 EST 2020
Five Reports to Help Build a 2021 Marketing Plan
In this blog post we highlight five industry reports that can help you build and validate your 2021 marketing plan. All are free to download.
Thu Nov 12 11:00:00 EST 2020
Customer Spotlight: Point Park University
The Hannon Hill Services team worked with Point Park University to implement a redesign of the Pittsburgh Playhouse website. Read how Point Park utilized customizations to pre-existing templates to create sitewide efficiencies.
Wed Oct 21 11:00:00 EDT 2020
ROI is a calculation that can be used to evaluate the success of a software investment at any stage of the project. Read on for a simple way to calculate the return on investment of a content management system.
Wed Oct 07 11:00:00 EDT 2020
What's New in Cascade CMS and Clive Webinar
Join us on Wednesday, October 14 for a live webinar to learn what's new and next with Cascade CMS and Clive. We'll leave plenty of time for Q&A.
Thu Oct 01 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Perfecting Personas: Understanding the Person Behind the Visit
Different people want to be treated differently. Creating user personas will strengthen your marketing efforts and help you deliver targeted experiences.
Thu Sep 24 11:00:00 EDT 2020
The True Costs of an Open Source CMS
An open source CMS has inherent benefits, but dig a little deeper and you might find hidden costs and hardships that don’t make sense for your business.
Thu Sep 10 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Webinar Alert: 5 Easy and Effective Website Personalization Ideas for Higher Education
Join us Wednesday, September 16 for a webinar highlighting five easy-to-implement personalization tactics with a proven track record of success.
Thu Sep 03 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Five Techniques to Boost Content Marketing ROI
If your pages aren’t delivering desired results, try these five techniques for writing good content and ranking favorably with Google.
Thu Aug 20 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Creating a Strong Remote Culture
As more companies embrace teleworking as a long-term plan, we must remember that culture is key to sustaining a strong remote team. Read on for six tips to keep people engaged and happy.
Thu Aug 13 11:00:00 EDT 2020
We work to continuously improve Clive in small ways every day. Here are the latest improvements from the past few weeks.
Thu Aug 06 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Four Personalization Quick Wins to Try Today
Personalization does not have to be daunting. Try out these four quick wins for any market, industry, or organization size.
Tue Jul 28 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Getting Started With Segments in Clive
Segments, a recently-released feature in Clive, enables you to bundle personalization rules for better reuse. Read on for two examples of how Segments can be used in Clive.
Thu Jul 16 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Making Live Streams Accessible
With a rise in live streaming across platforms, it is critical to reach your whole audience and increase engagement with accessible content.
Thu Jul 09 11:00:00 EDT 2020
The Power of Adaptive Leadership in Times of Crisis
When solutions are unknown, it’s time to mobilize people and discern a new pathway. Read on to learn how to implement adaptive leadership techniques today.
Thu Jul 02 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Webinar Alert: What's New in Cascade CMS and Clive
Join us on Wednesday, July 15 for a live webinar to learn what's new and next with Cascade CMS and Clive. We'll leave plenty of time for Q&A.
Wed Jul 01 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Five Signs It’s Time for a Website Redesign
Does your website best represent your brand story? Dive into five telling signs that it may be time for a website redesign.
Thu Jun 25 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Stand Up to Inequality: What to Do, Who to Follow, What to Read
Join the fight for racial justice. Read on for a list of action items to show support and further educate yourself.
Thu Jun 18 11:00:00 EDT 2020
New in Clive: Visitor segments, form submission actions, and personalized email subjects
Check out new Clive features that work hand-in-hand to help you build and maintain personalized content experiences for your visitors.
Wed Jun 03 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Faster, More Cost-Effective Marketing
We’ve compiled a list of seven marketing strategies that will produce quick wins without breaking the bank.
Thu May 28 11:00:00 EDT 2020
An Actionable Personalization Framework
We’re showcasing a five-phase approach to building a campaign that takes you from ideation and strategy to design and copywriting.
Thu May 21 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Digital Personalization, The Time Is Now
Why personalization strategies can and should become a priority for higher education web teams, as they are adjusting to the “new reality”.
Tue May 12 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Announcing Alerts Center: a NEW Site-Wide Communication Template
Available immediately to all Cascade CMS customers, the Alerts Center is a site built to provide alerts and emergency information.
Thu Apr 30 11:00:00 EDT 2020
New in Clive: Personalization by Page Views, Visits, and Search Terms
Explore how you can further connect with your audience with new personalization features within Clive.
Thu Apr 23 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Webinar Alert: Personalization—Your Superpower for Adapting to Change
Join us Tuesday, May 5 for "Personalization - Your Superpower for Adapting to Change", featuring Sandra Fancher, CIO of Stamats, and Kat Liendgens, CEO of Hannon Hill.
Wed Apr 22 11:00:00 EDT 2020
In order to get the most out of your Cascade CMS implementation during this critical time, we’ve set up additional training opportunities that we encourage you to take advantage of in April.
Tue Apr 14 11:00:00 EDT 2020
A Roundup: Helpful Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Take a look at expert insights and shared resources that may be beneficial to you and your organization as you look to adapt to the changing times due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tue Apr 07 11:00:00 EDT 2020
COVID-19 Communications: Organizations We Admire
Our world is going through tough times. Employees and students everywhere are quickly shifting to distance working and learning environments, and it's a challenge to distribute the information everyone needs. Here are some examples of organizations we admire for the timeliness and accuracy of their crisis communications.
Tue Mar 17 11:00:00 EDT 2020
Introducing the NEW Hannon Hill Website
In March 2020, our team published a completely-redesigned website. This is a journal of what we did, how long it took, how many people were involved, and what we learned.
Thu Mar 12 11:00:00 EDT 2020
The Cascade CMS User Conference Call for Speakers is Open!
It’s your time to shine! Submit a proposal to be considered for a speaking slot at this year’s conference and one complimentary registration.
Thu Mar 05 11:00:00 EST 2020
Register Now for the 2020 Cascade CMS User Conference
We’re in full gear preparing for the 2020 Cascade CMS User Conference. Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing.
Tue Mar 03 11:00:00 EST 2020
Back to the Basics: What Makes “Good Content?”
With all of the new and exciting trends and technologies out there, let's not forget the recipe for good, quality content that benefits your audience.
Thu Feb 27 11:00:00 EST 2020
Save the Date for the 2020 Cascade CMS User Conference
The 2020 Cascade User Conference is coming to Atlanta October 5-6. We can’t wait to see you there!
Tue Feb 25 11:00:00 EST 2020
New Training Offering - Cascade CMS Groupcamp
Join us March 2-3 for a virtual training event for Cascade CMS System Administrators, Webmasters, and Developers. Space is limited, so register today!
Tue Feb 11 11:00:00 EST 2020
Three Key Benefits to Structured Content Authoring
Managing content in chunks enables you to get more out of your content with less work. Read on to learn the top three ways in which structured content can benefit your organization.
Tue Feb 04 11:00:00 EST 2020
Taking a look at the trending tactics to consider when planning for your 2020 content marketing strategy.
Mon Jan 27 11:00:00 EST 2020
Last year brought growth, updates, and exciting launches at Hannon Hill. As we look forward to the new year, we’re excited to look back on all that was accomplished in 2019.
Thu Jan 09 11:00:00 EST 2020
Exciting Updates to the Cascade Exchange
We are always striving to provide our customers with ways to do more with less. That’s why we continue to deliver fully functional examples and starter sites that can be downloaded for free from our Cascade Exchange. Take a look at the recently rolled out updates to some of our most popular sites.
Thu Dec 19 11:00:00 EST 2019
Customer Spotlight: Berkeley College
With the implementation of their new CMS, Cascade CMS, Berkeley College worked with the Hannon Hill Services team to roll out a freshly designed website that implemented multiple new features and components. Check out how the teams worked together to bring the College's digital vision to life.
Tue Dec 10 11:00:00 EST 2019
That’s a Wrap! A Recap of the 2019 Cascade CMS Regional Training Conference Tour
Thank you to all our attendees of the 2019 Cascade CMS Regional Training Conference Tour! The team had a blast traveling to your cities to bring together our users for specialized training events.
Thu Dec 05 11:00:00 EST 2019
Future Trends and Tactics from the AMA Symposium for Marketing of Higher Education
How Gen Z is shifting communication trends in Higher Education, a recap from the 2019 AMA Symposium for Marketing of Higher Education.
Thu Nov 21 11:00:00 EST 2019
Webinar Alert - Content Personalization: The Low-Hanging Fruit
Join us on Tuesday, December 3 for an encore of our HighEdWeb presentation highlighting some of the powerful ways you can implement website personalization with no coding or development skills necessary.
Tue Nov 19 11:00:00 EST 2019
Seven Questions to Ask When Evaluating Personalization Providers
Part seven, the final installment in a series about digital personalization in higher education. Read on for questions to ask when considering if you need to invest in additional marketing technologies or staff.
Thu Nov 14 11:00:00 EST 2019
How Do I Respect a Visitor’s Privacy When Personalizing Content?
Part six of seven in a series about digital personalization in higher education. Read on to learn about remaining non-invasive when delivering targeted content.
Thu Nov 07 11:00:00 EST 2019
Act Fast: The Final Stop of the 2019 Training Tour is Approaching
Join us in Atlanta November 19-20 for the final regional Cascade CMS training event of 2019.
Wed Oct 30 11:00:00 EDT 2019
Which Digital Channels Should I Personalize First?
Part five of seven in a series about digital personalization in higher education. Read on to learn about which channels to leverage first on your path to one-to-one personalization.
Tue Oct 29 11:00:00 EDT 2019
We’re Four Weeks Away from the Atlanta Regional Training Conference
We can't wait to head to Atlanta for the next Cascade CMS Regional Training Conference. Check out the blog post to learn more about what's covered and how to register.
Wed Oct 23 11:00:00 EDT 2019