NUS Business School
At A Glance
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Backstory
Backstory
Established in 1955, it began with a student strength of 21 and has today grown rapidly to become one of the leading business schools worldwide.
Offering a broad portfolio of academic programmes and a transformative learning experience, NUS Business School is committed to preparing students to lead in Asia and beyond.
It is ranked as the 4th best business school in Asia as per the QS Global MBA Rankings 2020.
Challenge
Challenge
Being a massive business school with various different departments, and programmes, they realized they had multiple social media accounts across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
For instance, the Career Services office was running one account, the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) department had their own pages and so on.
With zero coordination between the accounts and everyone pushing their own agenda, the communication was getting impacted with no real value add.
This was also causing confusion among potential applicants (from undergraduates to executive MBA) as they didn’t know which account they should connect and engage with.
The end result – there was a lot being said but very little being heard.
That’s when NUS Business School’s corporate communications team reached out to us at Brew Interactive – they needed to clean up the ‘mess’ and wanted our help with putting together an effective and unified social media strategy.
Our Approach
We started work in July 2017 by conducting a comprehensive audit of all their existing social media channels. The idea behind the audit was to evaluate what the brand is doing, how they’re interacting with their audience and what their competitors are doing differently.
We uncovered 19 different pages across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
We looked into each one of them and analyzed the back-end data with an aim to understand their target audiences, the kind of content they’re posting, the frequency of posts and the engagement levels.
Parallelly, we also conducted a focus group discussion with the marketing teams of the seven departments to get a sense of each of their objectives behind starting the individual pages.
We then identified five key competitors and analyzed their social media performance. We found that NUS Business School had grossly underperformed across channels and that could be attributed to the following loopholes –
For example, on Internal Women’s Day, only the alumni page on Facebook posted a relevant piece of content while the LinkedIn and Twitter accounts carried generic articles surrounding women in leadership.
Solution
1. Established an Integrated Social Media Strategy
NUS Business School’s biggest strength was its strong branding. We wanted that to reflect in their social media presence which is why we defined a clear and distinct voice for the brand, centered around two key themes:
- A destination of choice for tertiary education in business in Singapore
- A prime destination for working professionals to advance their careers
This served as a foundation for a strong social media strategy.
2. Consolidated Pages and Deployed a Cohesive Strategy
Clearly, having 19 different pages was not working for the brand.
We decided to consolidate them and develop a cohesive channel strategy based on their unique features, and the audience we aimed to target. We also established clear content guidelines for each of the channels to maintain consistency.
For instance, all the 11 pages on Facebook were merged into one page which targeted the undergraduate community, working professionals who wished to advance their careers and the alumni. We used geo-targeting mechanisms to ensure relevant content reached the desired audiences.
We used the LinkedIn page to target working professionals who want to network, look for jobs and improve their skills. In addition to this, we started a Showcase page (to give insights into the brand) and a School page (for alumni career insights and networking).
The 3 Instagram accounts were merged into one which was used to capture the vibrancy of student life.
We retained the main Twitter handle and used it to post thought leadership and cause-related, trending content pieces.
3. Developed a Content Calendar to Maintain Quality and Consistency of Posts
The ad-hoc and unorganized way of posting on social media was affecting brand perception, follower count and engagement.
We felt the need to deliver a unified brand experience across their channels that led to identifying three key content pillars, aligned to the brand mission and their overall social media strategy.
1. Excellence in education and research
2. Vibrant student life experience
3. Outstanding community achievements
Every piece of content was to be mapped to either of these pillars.
Basis this, we developed a centralized editorial calendar which included the major activities in the school, and significant national/global events.
We ensured that the content was slightly differentiated across platforms, giving followers a reason to follow NUS Business School across all four platforms.
4. Started Social Media Listening and Tracking Performance
We built social media listening capabilities to monitor and join relevant conversations surrounding NUS Business School.
We also set up social media goals and started tracking results against the key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of our social media efforts.
By the end of the 1-year mark of working with NUS Business School, we aligned the entire school with a training session on how we revamped their social strategy and unified brand experience across channels to meet the objectives we set out to achieve.
Results
In two years of working with the brand, we achieved the following results –
- 65% increase in follower count with 250+ new organic fans added every month
- 258% increase in lifetime post reach
- 173% increase in engagement
We carried out another competitive benchmarking study to understand where the brand stands after Brew Interactive’s involvement. We were pleased to report the spike in engagement level and performance.
Till today, we work with the NUS Business School to offer a consistent brand experience on social media while helping them expand their community, increase engagement and strengthen their reputation.
With a cohesive social media strategy and streamlined communication, the brand continues to win students from across the world, preparing them to lead from Asia.
In two years of working with the brand, we achieved the following results –
- 65% increase in follower count with 250+ new organic fans added every month
- 258% increase in lifetime post reach
- 173% increase in engagement
We carried out another competitive benchmarking study to understand where the brand stands after Brew Interactive’s involvement. We were pleased to report the spike in engagement level and performance.
Till today, we work with the NUS Business School to offer a consistent brand experience on social media while helping them expand their community, increase engagement and strengthen their reputation.
With a cohesive social media strategy and streamlined communication, the brand continues to win students from across the world, preparing them to lead from Asia.
Our Approach
When Collectius came to us with significant gaps in their SEO expertise and online visibility, we tailored a comprehensive approach that was designed to overhaul their digital presence and drive measurable improvements. Here's how we proceeded:
- SEO Audit: An on-page and off-page SEO audit was conducted to identify areas for improvement
- Google Search Console Installation: Google Search Console was installed on the Collectius website to monitor and track their analytics
- Digital Content Strategy: We produced a digital content strategy pack to help Collectius enhance their SEO goals
- Backlink Acquisition: Backlinks were purchased to improve Collectius' domain ranking Keyword Research: Extensive keyword research was performed to align content and SEO strategies with relevant search trends
Comprehensive SEO Audit
We initiated our process by conducting a detailed SEO audit for Collectius. This audit was crucial in pinpointing several critical areas where the company was underperforming.
Key issues we found included suboptimal keyword utilisation, missing meta descriptions, and poorly optimised content that wasn't fully aligned with target search queries.
Having identified areas for improvement, the Brew team worked with Collectius’ web development team to implement these fixes.
Following the initial SEO audit, we conducted a focused technical SEO audit for Collectius. A technical SEO audit is a thorough examination of a website’s technical infrastructure as it relates to its visibility and performance in search engines.
It evaluates several key elements, including site architecture, page speed, mobile-friendliness, indexing, crawlability, security, and use of technologies that may impact search engine access and efficiency.
This was a critical step to ensuring that the website’s infrastructure met modern search engine standards, which is pivotal for improving search rankings and user experience. Our audit revealed several key technical issues that needed immediate attention:
Slow Loading Speeds: We identified that the Collectius website had slower than optimal loading times. Slow speeds can significantly affect user experience and negatively impact search engine rankings. To address this, we optimised image sizes, minimised the use of blocking JavaScript, and implemented more efficient caching policies to enhance page load performance.
The Lack of a Sitemap: The absence of a sitemap was another critical gap. Sitemaps are essential as they help search engines more intelligently crawl the site and understand its structure. We created and submitted a comprehensive sitemap to Google, which facilitated better indexing of the website’s pages.
Mobile Optimization: Our audit also found that Collectius’ website was not optimised for mobile users. The Brew team provided detailed guidance to Collectius' web development team on best practices for mobile optimization going forward. This included advice on implementing accelerated mobile pages (AMP), optimising button sizes and touch targets, and ensuring text readability without requiring zoom.
Tracking & Monitoring of Collectius’ Web Performance
To better monitor and track the effectiveness of our strategies, we installed Google Search Console (GSC) on Collectius’ website. GSC allows us to gain valuable insights into the site's traffic, search performance, and any crawling errors, thereby enabling us to make data-driven decisions.
With data from GSC, we can identify which pages are performing well and which might require further optimization. This helps us refine SEO strategies and target specific issues with precision.
Digital Content Strategy
Recognizing the importance of content in SEO success, we crafted a comprehensive digital content strategy pack specifically tailored to Collectius' needs.
This strategy involved developing four customer personas and two end-user personas, representing the diverse segments of Collectius' audience. These personas helped us understand the distinct needs, behaviours, and preferences of different user types that interact with Collectius' services.
From this foundation, we were able to pinpoint the types of content and topics that would resonate most strongly with each persona. Leveraging these insights, we developed a series of SEO-optimised articles.
Each article was carefully written by our copywriter who made sure that keywords used were relevant with Collectius’ offerings and aligned with the interests of potential clients.
Taking this approach allowed us to attract more organic traffic to their site and significantly enhance visibility for these targeted search terms.
Backlink Acquisition
To strengthen Collectius’ domain authority and improve their search engine ranking, we strategically acquired high-quality backlinks. This effort was aimed at boosting their profile against competitors and increasing the trustworthiness of their site in the eyes of search engines.
Through our targeted backlink acquisition efforts, we gradually improved the organic traffic to Collectius' site.
As their domain authority increased, so did their visibility in search engine results, leading to more visitors naturally finding their way to the website without the need for paid advertising.
This steady increase in organic traffic not only enhanced their online presence but also contributed to higher engagement and conversion rates.
Outstanding SEO Results for Collectius
Our comprehensive SEO strategy delivered impressive results for Collectius, significantly enhancing their online visibility and search engine performance. Here are some of the key achievements:
Significant Traffic Growth
Over a period of six months, we achieved more than a 60% increase in organic traffic to Collectius' website. This surge in visitors was a direct result of our focused improvements in SEO practices and content strategies.
Expanded Keyword Reach
There was over a 70% increase in the number of organic keywords that Collectius ranks for on Google. This expansion in keyword coverage helped broaden their visibility and reach a wider audience interested in debt collection and financial services.
Top Rankings in Local Searches
Collectius' website achieved first-page rankings on Google's Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) for targeted searches in Singapore and Malaysia. Ranking on the first page for relevant searches significantly boosted their brand's visibility and accessibility in these key markets.
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