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		<title>U.S. College Students Wield $417B in Spending Power</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Bryant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The more than 20 million U.S. college students wield $417 billion in spending power, according to re:fuel’s College Explorer survey.  Nearly half of college students’ discretionary spending (46%) goes to food.  College students also spend heavily on technology, owning an average of six digital devices.  Approximately 20% of students surveyed plan to purchase a smartphone within the next year.]]></description>
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		<title>Top Opportunities/Challenges Ahead for Exam Preparation Services</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/15232</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jessica Helinski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Exam Preparation Services. The following are the predicted Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:]]></description>
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		<title>Music Education Enhances Children&#8217;s Cognitive Development, Creativity</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/14533</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Bryant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[More than half of U.S. children and adults have never received music education, though a majority (68%) thinks it's important, says a new IBOPE Zogby poll commissioned by Primrose Schools. Over 70% of adults recognize that music education enhances children's music appreciation, cognitive development and creativity.  Early, consistent exposure to music has been found to support musical ability, language development, motor coordination, social skills and learning. ]]></description>
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		<title>Americans Taking More Cost-Savings Measures to Attend College</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/13547</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Bryant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to new research from Sallie Mae, 90% of students strongly agree that college is an investment in the future, an increase from 84% in 2010. 70% of students and parents strongly agreed that a college education is necessary for their desired occupation and to earn more, but more families are taking cost-savings measures, such as attending lower-cost colleges, living at home, or going to school part time.]]></description>
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		<title>More Higher Ed Institutions Using Social Media as Recruiting Tool</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/13180</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Crosett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new class of undergraduates will be arriving at many college and university campuses within the next few weeks. So it must be time for the admissions office to crank up the marketing machine again. For many institutions of higher education, marketing these days is all about digital and social.]]></description>
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		<title>Online Colleges to Promote Their Lower-Cost Models</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/12833</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Crosett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many U.S. students, moving out of their parents’ homes and onto a college campus is an expensive rite of passage. But with the economic recovery stalling and the cost of higher education increasing, some colleges are promoting a less costly way to obtain a 4-year or Master’s degree. One of the latest programs being marketed by for-profit colleges is the online study option.]]></description>
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		<title>BTS Shoppers Expected to Spend About the Same as 2010, Start Shopping Later</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/12664</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Bryant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back-to-school shoppers remain cautious, and as in years past, will be motivated by value.  According to NRF’s 2011 Back-to-School survey, families with children in grades K-12 will spend an average of $603.63 on apparel, school supplies and electronics, within a few dollars of last year’s $606.40 average. Total spending on grades K-12 is expected to reach $22.8 billion.]]></description>
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		<title>Consumers to Begin Back-To-School Shopping Later, Look for Internet Discounts</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/12138</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Bryant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The vast majority of consumers (95%) are planning to use some sort of money saving technique when back-to-school shopping, and they plan to start shopping later in 2011 than they did in 2010, according to new research by PriceGrabber/Experian.  The shift to a later launch of back-to-school shopping can be attributed in part to the overwhelming number of consumers indicating that they will use the Internet, which allows shoppers to compare prices and take advantage of last-minute discounts.]]></description>
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		<title>Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges Ahead for Child Day Care Services</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/11311</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 20:31:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jessica Helinski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Child Day Care Services. The following are the predicted Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:]]></description>
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		<title>Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges Ahead for Special Education Schools</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/7864</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jessica Helinski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Special Education Schools. The following are the predicted Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

    * The number of students requiring special education services has grown steadily in recent years because of improvements that have allowed learning disabilities to be diagnosed at earlier ages.
    * For students who have difficulty attending traditional schools, some families are turning to virtual special education classes. Flexible schedules, personal attention and the comfort of home are just a few of the benefits of virtual education that are attracting families.
    * The costs of special education are on the rise, due in part to increased demand, aid cutbacks and higher program costs.

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		<title>Marketing of Foreign Language Training To Increase</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/7347</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Crosett</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It may be a businessman preparing to take up a yearlong appointment in China. Or it may be an upper level CIA officer who needs to brush up on her Arabic as part of her job requirement.  But one thing is certain. More Americans believe that foreign language proficiency is critical for the U.S. to excel in the new global economy. As a result, demand for language training will rise.]]></description>
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		<title>High School Sports Sponsorship Increases</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/6858</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Crosett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Budget cuts have been particularly hard for many high school sports teams during the recession. Even the door-to-door fund-raising campaigns and additional fees paid by players aren't always enough to support a football or hockey team for an entire season. This financial situation opens a new opportunity for marketers who want to form a connection with local consumers.]]></description>
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		<title>Critical Skills Survey Points to Employee Training Need</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/6582</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Crosett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back-to-school season is right around the corner. But this year, consumers under the age of 21 might not be the only ones working on their reading, writing and math skills. The latest American Management Association survey finds that businesses require excellence in basic skills along with other competencies that fewer employees seem to have these days.]]></description>
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		<title>College and Technical Schools to Market Health Care Degrees</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/6450</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Crosett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unemployed Americans have been hearing for years that the path to a stable career can be found in the health care industry. The Department of Labor routinely advises that over 3 million jobs will be created in this sector in the next 8 years. Despite this positive news, almost half of surveyed high school students – the group that will make up the next generation of employees – do not plan to study for a career in health care or science.]]></description>
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		<title>Record Number of Students Heading to College this Fall with Projected Spending Power of $306B</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/6532</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Bryant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to new research from Alloy Media + Marketing, a historic number of students will go to college this Fall, carrying with them an unprecedented and immense $306 billion in projected spending power - up 13% since 2009's estimates.  And, while overall non-discretionary expenses are on the rise, it's this consumer group's discretionary spend that is particularly revealing.  Showing a projected 10% increase since last year, the 18-34 year old college set continues to display a penchant for what they deem "must haves", with annual discretionary spending figures rising to an estimated $69 billion, representing a substantial hike from 2009.  "From sheer population growth, compounded with notable spending hikes in key discretionary categories, college students' ever-increasing consumer power is undeniable.  The annual College Explorer Study definitively reiterates the importance this group holds for brands aiming to gain long term loyalty, and should serve as the marketer's essential guide to navigating the modern campus and its inhabitants' unique behaviors." ]]></description>
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		<title>Community Colleges and Trade Schools Marketing to Minorities</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/6377</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Crosett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers concerned about their ability to find good-paying jobs are turning to educational institutions to sharpen their skills and improve their attractiveness to employers. During the recession start year of 2008, colleges, universities and trade school saw a 6% increase in freshmen enrollment. An enrollment jump during a recessionary period is not new, but what has changed this time around is the demographic composition of the freshmen classes.]]></description>
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		<title>BTS Spending Expected to Decrease This Year; Apparel Will See Biggest Cutback</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/6379</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:12:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Bryant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Moms are cutting back on their back-to-school shopping this upcoming season, according to a new survey by the Marketing to Moms Coalition.  The 2010 Back to School Report, which analyzed responses from 1,275 moms nationwide with children ages 2 to 17 years, projected that spending is expected to decrease 10% for kids ages 7 to 12 years, and 12% for teenagers ages 13 to 17 years. Overall, moms of 7- to 12-year-olds reported average spending of $440 for 2010, compared with $487 in 2009. Moms of teenagers 13 to 17 years will spend $479, compared with $548 last year.]]></description>
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		<title>More Educational Services to Target Hispanics</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/5955</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Crosett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If there’s one statistic that many economist find sobering, it’s the high unemployment rate among students who have failed to complete their high school education.  Once students drop out of school, many fail to pursue further education. And this trend leads to a lifelong earnings gap when these consumers are compared to those who possess higher educations.]]></description>
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		<title>Driving Schools have New Opportunity to Promote Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Crosett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To counteract the rising accident rates of younger drivers, many states have enacted a graduated licensing system. Yet, it seems that a substantial percentage of drivers, both young and old, could use remedial education when it comes to the rules of the road.  The 2010 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test results indicate that the average score on a test regarding the rules of the road dropped from 76.6% last year to 76.2% this year.]]></description>
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		<title>Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges Ahead for Online/Distance Education Providers</title>
		<link>http://www.marketingforecast.com/archives/5668</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 18:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jessica Helinski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Online/Distance Education Providers. The following are the predicted Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

    * A recent study for the Department of Education revealed that when compared from 1996 to 2008, students in online learning conditions performed better, on average, than those receiving face-to-face instruction.
    * By 2016, enrollments of students over the age of 30 will increase 14%, compared to only 7% of traditional-age students (18 to 22 years old).
    * There are low barriers to entry to delivering online education so many traditional schools have moved to offer some online instruction in order to compete.]]></description>
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