The AMCIS Podcast

About The AMCIS Podcast

Welcome to The AMCIS Podcast, the place for anyone in Admissions, Marketing and Communications in Independent Schools. Each episode we'll be talking to someone in the school marketing sector and finding out more about the association, the schools and the annual conference.

Publisher

Simon Jones From The Bonjour Agency

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Dec 2021

Latest episode

22 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jun 2026

   The Future of School Marketing with Melanie Burke and Mike Longfellow

   In this episode we explore the evolving landscape of school marketing in 2026, highlighting how authenticity, digital innovation, and community are reshaping how schools attract and engage families. Our guests, Mike Longfellow from Iff Digital and Melanie Burke from Ryde School, share insights, practical tips, and future trends. Key topics: The shift towards authentic and "back to basics" marketing strategies The growing impact of AI and digital tools in school discovery and reputation management Practical advice on budgeting, measurement, and continuous campaign strategies The importance of community and connectivity in small schools' marketing efforts Tips for small teams to prioritise and measure marketing efforts effectively Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-longfellow-56078817/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-burke-29a0bb60/

2. 

   19 May 2026

   Attracting and building relationships with tomorrow's parents

   In this episode, we dive into the world of independent education with insights from Victoria Deadman Gatt (Royal Russell School) and Dominic Kalantary (OpenApply by Faria). We explore the tools and strategies that schools can use to enhance their admissions processes and build stronger relationships with prospective families. Victoria's LinkedIn (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/victoriagatt) Dominic's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominickalantary/)

3. 

   19 May 2026

   The AMCIS Annual Conference 2026

   Recorded live at the AMCIS Annual Conference on Monday, 11th May 2026, host Simon caught up with delegates, speakers, and exhibitors throughout the day. AMCIS is the Association for Admissions, Marketing and Communications in Independent Schools.

Who has been a guest on The AMCIS Podcast

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• Emily Hargest
• Victoria Deadman Gatt
• delegates
• speakers
• exhibitors

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

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Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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