The Editorial Strategy Behind Great Content, with Christopher Lott

The Editorial Strategy Behind Great Content, with Christopher Lott

June 25, 2026 · 40 min · Season 4 · Episode 15

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In this episode, Chris Rapozo and Christopher Lott discuss the editorial strategy behind creating meaningful content in higher education.

Higher education is full of incredible stories. The challenge isn't finding them. It's telling them in a way that people actually care about. In this episode of the Education Marketing Leader, I sit down with my Stamats colleague, Christopher Lott , Senior Digital Writer, to explore the editorial strategy behind content that connects with students, alumni, faculty, and communities. Chris brings decades of experience in journalism and higher education, and throughout our conversation, he shares practical advice for marketers who are trying to do more with less while creating meaningful content that stands out in an increasingly noisy world. We discuss: ✔️ Why knowing your audience is still the foundation of great storytelling ✔️ How to translate complex academic and research topics into stories people understand ✔️ Lessons learned from interviewing faculty, researchers, and healthcare experts ✔️ Why AI can be a helpful tool, but should never replace human curiosity and editorial judgment ✔️ How higher ed marketers can improve quality without burning themselves out ✔️ Why gratitude and relationships are at the heart of meaningful work One of my favorite takeaways from our…

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