MBU Business Administration (MBA)

Strategy • Design • Web Development

The launch of Mary Baldwin University’s MBA program combined strategic branding and innovative outreach to captivate prospective students and establish a strong market presence.

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Overview

A Bold Sub-Brand and Strategic Campaign Redefine Program Launch

The launch of Mary Baldwin University’s Master of Business Administration program introduced a dynamic sub-brand designed to captivate and engage prospective students. Central to this effort was a custom WordPress theme serving as a digital hub, complemented by an extensive out-of-home advertising campaign in the D.C. Metro and strategic digital display advertising. These initiatives successfully aligned branding, outreach, and digital infrastructure to establish a compelling presence in a competitive education market.


Year2017


PlatformWordPress, Paid & OOH Advertising


Engagement4 Months


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Strategies & Methods

Driving Engagement for MBU’s MBA Program Launch

The MBU MBA program launch was underpinned by a strategic approach to brand positioning and market engagement. A comprehensive competitive analysis informed the creation of a distinct sub-brand that resonated with the target audience. The campaign blended user-centric website development with innovative digital display advertising and search engine optimization to drive visibility. Agile development practices and a focus on website accessibility ensured the digital hub met the needs of prospective students while maintaining high usability and compliance standards.


Strategies & Methods

  • Competitive Analysis
  • Brand Positioning
  • User Interface Design
  • Digital Display Advertising
  • Social Media Design
  • Environment and Interior Design
  • Website Development
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Agile Development
  • Website Accessibility

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Technologies

The Modern Tech Infrastructure Behind MBU’s MBA Program Launch

The digital backbone of the MBA program launch leveraged a modern tech stack to deliver seamless performance and scalability. WordPress Multisite and MySQL provided a robust foundation for content management, while Pressidum offered high-performance hosting. Integration with SalesForce ensured smooth lead management, and targeted campaigns utilized tools like Google AdWords to maximize reach. Supported by HTML/CSS, PHP, and JavaScript, the digital assets combined functionality with an engaging user experience.


Technologies

  • WordPress Multisite
  • MySQL
  • Pressidum
  • SalesForce
  • Google Adwords
  • HTML/CSS
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • Adobe Creative Cloud