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Nov 13, 2020

Where Will the Growth Come From in EdTech? 4 Areas to Watch…

As anyone who has been in the EdTech space for any period of time can attest, the industry is changing – and it is growing rapidly. In fact, the eLearning industry is expected to exceed $243 billion by 2022. This significant market expansion is creating opportunities for established EdTech providers and those new to the […]

Nov 3, 2020

Featured Education Placement: Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer, Reading Horizons

The Renaissance Network is proud to announce the placement of Trisha Thomas as Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer for Reading Horizons. For over 30 years, Reading Horizons has been helping students of all ages achieve their literacy goals via their tried-and-true phonics-based approach. In Trisha’s newly created position as CMRO, she has been tasked with […]

Oct 30, 2020

EdTech Sales Reps: Don’t Limit Yourself to Local Candidates

When making talent acquisition decisions for sales representatives, EdTech firms face a choice between hiring local talent or expanding their search to include talent outside of the immediate geographical area. Often, hiring locally is influenced by the fact that over 60% of EdTech firms’ sales teams are organized around their key customers’ locations. There are […]

Oct 16, 2020

How Do You Approach Re-Hiring After Recently Restructuring?

A frequent consequence of any economic downturn is that organizations are forced to reorganize or lay off staff to remain competitive. EdTech companies are not immune to this phenomenon; many instituted staff reductions in early 2020, even though demand for EdTech products and services increased as educational institutions around the world found themselves pivoting to […]

Oct 5, 2020

Featured EdTech Placement: Growth Marketing Manager, SchoolInfoApp

The Renaissance Network is proud to announce the placement of Kristi Gottwalt as Growth Marketing Manager for SchoolInfoApp. SchoolInfoApp provides industry leading branded mobile apps for schools and school districts that streamline communications, increase engagement and centralize resources. Kristi will report directly to CEO Jordan Riggs and lead marketing demand generation and sales management. She […]

Oct 2, 2020

Five Tips for Building EdTech Sales Relationships in a Digital Environment

The 2020-2021 school year looks decidedly different from years past for most districts and institutions across the United States. Digital learning has taken the front seat as administrators work to keep educators, students, and their families safe. EdTech sales look different in this new environment too. Rather than meeting with decision makers on-site for information-gathering […]