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The Role of Social Media Marketing in Shaping Educational Institution Branding

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  • Muhammad Azim Uddin Sarder

    (Associate Professor, Marketing, Habibullah Bahar College, Dhaka, Bangladesh)

  • Khawaja Mohammad Mustaqeem

    (Associate Professor, Marketing, Habibullah Bahar College, Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Abstract

This study explores how social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok shape educational institutions’ branding efforts. With the rise of digital marketing, institutions increasingly rely on social media to communicate their values, enhance visibility, and engage with students, alumni, and prospective enrollees. This study analyzes how these platforms influence brand identity, credibility, and student decision-making. The methodology involves a mixed-method approach that includes case studies of renowned educational institutions in Bangladesh, such as Dhaka University, BRAC University, and North South University. Social media analytics tools such as engagement rates, impressions, and follower growth were used to measure branding success. Surveys and interviews were also conducted with marketing professionals and students to gain insights into content strategies, platform effectiveness, and engagement levels. The findings reveal that Instagram is particularly effective for visual storytelling, LinkedIn for professional networking and academic credibility, Facebook for community building, and TikTok for reaching younger audiences. However, challenges such as managing negative feedback and ensuring consistent messaging across platforms were identified as significant limitations.

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  • Muhammad Azim Uddin Sarder & Khawaja Mohammad Mustaqeem, 2024. "The Role of Social Media Marketing in Shaping Educational Institution Branding," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(3s), pages 4574-4588, October.
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