Educational institutions operate in an increasingly complex communications environment. From managing diverse stakeholder expectations to navigating potential crises, schools and universities need strategic communications partners who understand the unique challenges of the education sector.
The Hoyt Organization has helped organizations across multiple industries navigate complex communications challenges for over 25 years. Just as we’ve supported healthcare organizations through regulatory changes and non-profit organizations in mission-critical campaigns, we bring strategic thinking and proven expertise to educational institutions.
Whether you’re managing stakeholder relations, preparing for potential challenges, or strengthening institutional reputation, we deliver
results that matter.
Universities and colleges manage complex relationships with multiple stakeholders while maintaining academic excellence and institutional integrity. Our comprehensive public relations strategies for higher education focus on:
Drawing from our experience across industries, we help educational institutions with the same strategic challenges that affect organizations in regulated environments. Our services include:
Education communications requires balancing the needs of multiple audiences with different priorities. Parents want transparency and academic excellence. Students seek relevant, engaging experiences. Faculty value institutional support and academic freedom. Community members care about local impact and institutional citizenship.
Our approach addresses these diverse stakeholder needs through:
We develop clear, consistent messaging that speaks to each audience while maintaining institutional integrity, applying the same strategic approach we use for financial services clients who must balance transparency with complex regulatory requirements.
From traditional media to digital platforms to direct stakeholder outreach, we meet audiences where they are. Our digital and social media strategies help educational institutions connect authentically with their communities.
Educational institutions face unique reputation challenges that require immediate response and long-term strategic thinking. Just as we’ve helped healthcare providers navigate sensitive situations, we help institutions prepare for and manage challenging circumstances.
Our campaigns strengthen stakeholder relationships, improve media coverage, and support institutional goals. You can see these outcomes in our case studies.
Educational institutions face unique crisis scenarios that require careful stakeholder management and strategic response. Our crisis communications expertise, developed through decades of managing sensitive situations across multiple industries, includes:
We provide comprehensive crisis response, stakeholder-specific messaging, and long-term reputation recovery strategies. Our crisis communication approach has proven effective across sectors, from real estate developments to healthcare systems.
Ready to strengthen your crisis preparedness? Contact our team to discuss developing a comprehensive crisis communications plan.
We’ve partnered with leading educational institutions to elevate their visibility, strengthen their brands, and expand their reach—from independent art academies to world-renowned research centers and mission-driven universities.
Building National Recognition for Fine Arts Education Gage Academy of Art needed to expand enrollment locally while elevating their visibility nationally. Through comprehensive media relations and strategic pandemic pivoting, we secured 80 media placements across local and national outlets, successfully positioning Gage as a nationally recognized institution for rigorous, skills-based art education.
Making Complex Research Accessible and Impactful When the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate needed to communicate their annual forecast on Southern California rents, we transformed technical economic data into a compelling affordable housing narrative. We secured nearly 35 placements—including Los Angeles Times and every local TV station—reaching 201M in print/digital readership and 1M broadcast viewers on launch day.
Amplifying a Mission of Health Equity Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science sought to elevate their national profile as a leader in health equity. Over 16 months, we delivered 85 media placements generating 4.72 billion potential impressions and 262 million estimated views—positioning CDU as a vital voice in health equity and community health innovation.
Our Approach: We develop tailored strategies that connect educational institutions with the audiences that matter most, whether building brand awareness, translating complex research, or amplifying missions of social impact.
Results: The university successfully expanded their recognition beyond their regional base, achieving their goal of national visibility. This project demonstrates our approach to building brand awareness for institutions seeking to expand their reach.
Educational institutions deserve communications partners who understand your unique stakeholder landscape and regulatory environment. Whether you’re managing ongoing stakeholder relations or preparing for potential challenges, The Hoyt Organization brings strategic expertise and proven results.
From our Los Angeles headquarters, we’ve served clients nationwide for over 25 years, developing the same strategic approach that’s helped real estate companies navigate market changes and healthcare organizations build community trust.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your specific communications challenges and goals. We’ll provide strategic insights and recommendations tailored to your institution’s needs.
Our education expertise complements our work in related sectors. Many of the strategic challenges educational institutions face such as stakeholder management, reputation building, crisis preparedness mirror those in other industries we serve:
Managing complex stakeholder relationships in regulated environments
The Hoyt Organization has been providing strategic public relations for organizations across multiple industries for 25+ years. Learn more about our approach or explore our complete range of services.
Everyone has questions when they are launching a new campaign. Finding the right agency is the first step to making the process successful. Here are some of the frequently asked questions that will help you find the right match.
We manage a wide range of projects—from one-off campaigns, such as product launches or crisis communications, to comprehensive, long-term partnerships that help build your brand. For more details on our services, please visit our Services page.
While we successfully deliver both, our strength lies in forging long-term, strategic relationships. This approach allows us to develop deep insights into your business, ensuring sustained brand growth. Learn more about our strategic approach on our Public Relations and Media Relations page.
To achieve impactful results, our campaigns generally start in the $10K per month range and scale up from there depending on the various components that are selected for the campaign. This budget enables us to allocate the necessary resources for a comprehensive, strategic approach. If your budget is different, we encourage you to reach out so we can explore the best options for your needs.
We understand that every business is unique. If your current budget falls below our typical range, we’re happy to discuss creative, phased solutions or smaller-scale projects that can help you achieve your goals while paving the way for future growth.
We work best with organizations that are committed to building a strong, lasting brand presence through proactive PR strategies. If you’re looking for strategic, long-term growth and are ready to invest in a comprehensive approach, we’re likely a great match. You might also find our Case Studies useful to see how we’ve helped similar clients.
Once you provide your details—such as your PR needs, budget range, and any specific questions—we review your inquiry and reach out to schedule a consultation. This conversation helps us determine the best way to support your objectives, whether it’s a single campaign or an ongoing partnership. In the meantime, feel free to explore our Blog for insights on industry trends and best practices.
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