Case Study

DeVry University

Challenge

DeVry University enlisted LCI to create, promote and reinforce regional awareness of Northern California DeVry University locations to media outlets, prospective students and opinion leaders – all with an eye towards enhancing DeVry’s brand awareness and reputation throughout the region, as well as increasing student enrollment in Northern California. Recently accredited as a national university, the former DeVry Institute of Technology looked to LCI for assistance in positioning its new accreditation, promoting its successful computer science, bio-technology and engineering programs and leveraging graduates and alumni throughout Northern California.

Tactics

LCI began targeted outreach to key education, technology and business writers in five Northern California markets (San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Fremont and Fresno). In addition, LCI led a “PR 101” and media training session for DeVry University deans and other top-ranking personnel to educate faculty about the needs of print and broadcast media – and to solicit their ideas about newsworthy campus events. By creating an informal news bureau on each campus, LCI encouraged faculty to identify both relevant news stories as well as students whose achievements might be interesting to the press. While mining these news bureaus, LCI uncovered a great story: Technology Day at the Fremont campus, a day in which students were showcasing innovative new technologies – including a never-before-seen bi-pedal robot that exhibited all the great traits of a great news story. LCI also marketed DeVry’s success as the #1 producer of Hispanic computer science graduates in the United States for computer sciences.

Results

LCI was able to raise the visibility of DeVry University with major news outlets, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Oakland Tribune, Fresno Bee, Hispanic media and others.

“Hiring LCI to facilitate a PR boost program for DeVry University’s Northern California locations proved to be a tremendously smart decision. The MVP-level account team was strategic and methodic in seeking out positive exposure opportunities with targeted media.  The team’s intent to truly understand DeVry’s core educational values was clear. The resulting placements in top-tier market outlets definitely exceeded our expectations.”

Dan Dement, West Region Public Relations Manager, DeVry University

“You all bring great professionalism and excitement to the DeVry Public Relations Program, and I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your hard work and extensive efforts to spread the great word about DeVry University and the Keller Graduate School of Management. I am confident we are changing perceptions in a positive and lasting manner.”

Dan Dement, West Region Public Relations Manager, DeVry University

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