Admissions teams rely on data every day—but is that data actually designed to help them think smarter? Too often, analytics is built for systems, not for the people using it, leaving data analysts drowning in maintenance work, admissions teams struggling to find real-time insights, and leadership sifting through reports that don’t answer their biggest questions.

In this episode, Lila, your host, breaks down:
— How the admissions data analyst keeps systems running and reporting clean
— What admissions teams need for real-time, intuitive analytics that guide action
— How the C-suite should see big-picture success metrics—without the noise

The best admissions analytics don’t just track what’s happening. They help teams make better decisions.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to build enrollment analytics that actually work for the people who use them.

🔥 Huntress on Analytics is created, written, and produced by Katherine R. Lieber, founder of Huntress Analytics and TitaniumBlue Insights.

Admissions teams have more data than ever—but does that data actually help them make better decisions? Too often, analytics is designed for systems, not for people, leaving teams overwhelmed by reports that don’t translate into real-world action.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why traditional admissions dashboards fail the people who need them most

• How data overload and bad abstractions create confusion instead of clarity
• How to design admissions analytics that drive real enrollment decisions

The future of admissions analytics isn’t about more data—it’s about designing data that teams can use, question, and act on in real time.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to transform admissions analytics from overwhelming to actionable.

🔥 Huntress on Analytics is created, written, and produced by Katherine R. Lieber of TitaniumBlue LLC.

🎯 The Magic of ZIP Codes: Personalized Recruitment with Hyper-Localized Data

Admissions marketing is changing fast, and the old one-size-fits-all approach? It’s just not cutting it anymore.

The secret to smarter recruitment isn’t bigger budgets or more emails—it’s precision. And ZIP code analytics? They’re the key to unlocking hyper-localized recruitment strategies that actually work.

In this episode, we'll break down:
📍 How ZIP code data lets you personalize outreach in real time
📍 How to adjust recruitment messaging based on regional student behavior
📍 How hyper-local insights help predict enrollment trends before they happen

If you’re ready to move beyond generic marketing and start recruiting smarter, not harder, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to use ZIP code intelligence to transform your admissions strategy!

🔥 Huntress on Analytics is created, written, and produced by Katherine R. Lieber of TitaniumBlue LLC.

ZIP codes aren’t just numbers—they’redata powerhousesthat can transform how admissions teams recruit, engage, and support students. The second installment of The Secret Life of the Zip Code dives intoreal-time analytics showing how a single ZIP code can reveal student demographics, job market trends, cost-of-living factors, and even enrollment likelihood.

In this episode, Lila, our host, breaks down:

How to instantly use ZIP code data the moment a prospect inquires .

How ZIP codes can fine-tune outreach, marketing, and financial aid support.

How schools can predict enrollment trends before they happen.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to stay ahead of the curve with data-driven strategy!

🔥Huntress on Analytics is created, written, and produced by Katherine R. Lieber of TitaniumBlue LLC.

Meet Lila, our AI voice host:https://www.titaniumblueleadership.org/lila-ai-host

Zip codes might seem like just another data point, but in admissions analytics, they’re a game-changer.

In this episode of Huntress on Analytics, we unlock the power of geographic insights, showing how heat maps transform raw zip code data into clear, actionable strategy. From identifying recruitment hotspots to uncovering untapped regions, we break down how admissions teams can use this visual tool to focus efforts where they matter most.

Plus, we explore how AI can take heat mapping even further—predicting enrollment trends, automating outreach, and making recruitment more targeted than ever. If you’re ready to move beyond spreadsheets and start seeing your data in a whole new way, this episode is for you.

The Huntress on Analytics Podcast is created, written and produced by Katherine R. Lieber, the founder of Huntress Analytics and TitaniumBlue Insights.

Data is everywhere in admissions, but too often it’s left untapped. In this episode of Huntress on Analytics, we dive into The Data Dilemma—why admissions teams underutilize their data and how it’s holding them back.

From data overload and poorly curated records to the limitations of Excel and resistance from leadership, we explore the barriers that keep valuable insights from driving real results.

More importantly, we’ll share how to break free from these challenges and create a culture where data works as hard as your team does. Tune in to discover how to turn underutilized data into smarter, more impactful admissions strategies.

The Huntress on Analytics podcast is created, produced, and copyrighted by Katherine R. Lieber, the founder of Huntress Analytics and TitaniumBlue Insights.

Admissions teams have been using benchmarking and analytics for years, but what happens when you retool these tools to build the future of admissions?

In this episode of Huntress on Analytics, we explore how to move beyond tracking basic metrics to proactively shaping strategies that adapt in real time. Discover how to use benchmarking to identify gaps, analytics to decode behaviors, and actionable insights to create smarter, data-driven admissions strategies.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your efforts to the next level, this episode is packed with practical advice to transform your approach to enrollment.

The Huntress on Analytics Podcast is created, produced, and copyrighted by Katherine R. Lieber, the founder of Huntress Analytics and TitaniumBlue Insights.

Predictive modeling doesn’t have to be reserved for the data elite. In this episode of Huntress on Analytics, we break down how admissions teams can start building simple, effective predictive models using tools as basic as Excel.

Learn how to identify key behaviors, assign scores, and uncover patterns that guide smarter decision-making. Plus, we’ll explore how upgrading to tools like R Studio, Tableau, or Python can save time and supercharge your insights as your data grows.

Whether you’re a beginner or ready to level up, this episode will show you how to turn raw data into actionable predictions.

The Huntress on Analytics podcast is created, produced, and copyrighted by Katherine R. Lieber, the founder of Huntress Analytics and TitaniumBlue LLC.