Higher Education Marketing Agency

Your College Deserves
Award-Winning
Marketing.

Henson Media Co. delivers full-service marketing strategy built exclusively for colleges and universities — at a fraction of the cost of an in-house team.

7+
Years in Higher Ed Marketing
Built from the inside — we know how universities operate.
Full
Funnel Strategy & Execution
From awareness to enrollment — we manage it all.
↓ Cost
vs. Hiring a Full In-House Team
Agency-level results without the headcount overhead.
What We Do

Full-Service Marketing for Higher Education

📈

Digital Marketing

Data-driven campaigns that reach prospective students where they are.

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
  • Google Ads — Search & Display
  • YouTube Ads
  • Website Optimization
🎯

Paid Social

Awareness, lead gen, and enrollment campaigns across Meta and beyond.

  • Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram)
  • Awareness Campaigns
  • Lead Generation
  • Website Traffic
  • Social Media Management
🎬

Content Creation

Scroll-stopping content that tells your institution's story with purpose.

  • Short-Form Video (Reels, TikTok)
  • Thought Leadership Series
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Content Strategy
🎨

Creative & Design

On-brand visual assets built to convert and communicate.

  • Graphic Design
  • Branding & Brand Strategy
  • Social Media Graphics
  • Flyers, Posters, Brochures
  • Billboards & Presentations
🎓

Enrollment Marketing

Strategy that connects the right message to the right prospective student.

  • Enrollment Funnel Design
  • Campaign Strategy
  • Lead Nurture Campaigns
  • Analytics & Reporting
  • Digital Presence Audit
💡

Strategy & Consulting

Executive-level marketing guidance at $150/hour — no retainer required.

  • Marketing Team Structure
  • Enrollment Strategy
  • Funnel Design
  • Brand Positioning
  • Digital Presence Audit
Why Henson Media Co.

Built From the Inside. Proven by the Numbers.

Henson Media Co. isn't a generalist agency learning higher ed on your dime. Our founder spent 7+ years inside a major university marketing department — building the team, running the campaigns, and delivering the results. Here's what that looks like in practice.

4.4M+
Impressions Generated
Paid media campaigns at MDCOB since Oct 2025
2.6M+
Users Reached
Across Meta & Google campaigns
28K+
Landing Page Views
Driven by targeted paid campaigns
10%
Undergrad Enrollment Growth
Through data-driven paid & organic strategy
4%
Graduate Enrollment Growth
Targeted campaigns across multiple channels
1,000+
Assets Produced Annually
Digital, multimedia, and print deliverables
100+
Optimized Landing Pages
SEO/SEM governance & brand alignment
$250K
Annual Budget Managed
Multi-channel media planning & optimization
2025

AMA Houston Crystal Award

Winner — Judges' Choice: Special Event Marketing (Non-Profit)

Winner
2025

AMA Houston Crystal Award

Winner — Special Event Marketing (Non-Profit)

Winner
2024

AMA Houston Crystal Award

Winner — Interactive Multimedia & Video

Winner
2024

AMA Houston Crystal Award

Finalist — Special Event Marketing

Finalist
2018

National Student Advertising Competition

Best Media Plan

Winner
Founder & Principal Strategist

Victor Henson, M.A.

7+ Years · Higher Education Marketing · Houston, TX

Victor built and led the full in-house marketing operation at the Marilyn Davies College of Business at the University of Houston–Downtown — assembling a team of specialists across design, video, photography, social media, SEO/SEM, and paid media from the ground up.

He brings executive-level strategy, a track record of enrollment growth, and the operational knowledge of what it actually takes to market a college effectively — because he's done it from the inside.

M.A. Mass Communications 3× AMA Crystal Award Winner Higher Ed Specialist Paid Media Enrollment Marketing Team Builder

🏗️ Team Building

Built a full in-house marketing department from scratch — design, video, photography, social, SEO/SEM, and paid media all under one roof.

📊 Budget Stewardship

Managed $100K–$250K annual marketing budgets with a focus on ROI, spend optimization, and multi-channel media planning.

🎙️ Content at Scale

Produced 1,000+ digital and multimedia assets annually — including a full podcast series, video campaigns, and paid creative — across institutional priorities.

How We Operate

Seven Values That Drive Everything We Do

01

People First, Always

We grow by empowering our team.

We believe the success of our clients starts with a supported, inspired, and cared-for team. Every voice matters, and every win is shared.

02

Creative Excellence

We craft with purpose, not just for likes.

We deliver strategic content that tells stories, drives results, and makes an impact. Good enough isn't good enough.

03

Ownership & Initiative

Everyone is a leader.

From intern to founder, we trust our team to take ownership of their work, make smart decisions, and speak up with bold ideas.

04

Radical Collaboration

Great things are built together.

We celebrate teamwork, open communication, and transparent feedback — internally and with clients.

05

Inclusive by Design

We reflect the world we want to impact.

We value diversity in every form — background, thought, culture, and experience — and create spaces where everyone can show up fully.

06

Growth Over Ego

We stay coachable.

We're obsessed with learning, staying ahead, and pushing ourselves beyond comfort zones — without arrogance.

Investment

Transparent Pricing for Every Stage

Two revenue models: ongoing retainer partnerships for colleges and departments that want consistent results, and project-based engagements for targeted needs.

Starter

Starter Retainer

$2K–$4K
per month
  • 8–12 social posts/month
  • Basic analytics reporting
  • Light creative support
  • Best for small departments or single programs
Premier

Premier Retainer

$10K–$18K
per month
  • Full funnel strategy
  • Heavy content production
  • Multiple campaigns
  • Full analytics + reporting
  • On-site filming days
  • Dedicated account manager

🎬 Video Production

Short-form batch (10–15 videos)$1.5K–$3.5K
Interviews / promo videos$2K–$6.5K
Thought leadership episode$3K–$8K

🎨 Design & Creative

Brand kit$1.2K–$4K
Ad creative bundle$500–$1.5K
Print package$600–$2.5K

💻 Digital Services

Campaign buildout (Meta/Google/LinkedIn)$1K–$2.5K
Website / landing page redesign$1.5K–$7.5K
SEO projects$1K–$4K
Hourly Rate

Consulting

$150
per hour
  • Enrollment Strategy
  • Marketing Team Structure
  • Funnel Design
  • Digital Presence Audit
  • Brand Positioning
Best For

Who This Serves

Ideal for institutions that need expert guidance without committing to a full retainer. Perfect for internal marketing teams looking for a strategic sounding board or an outside perspective before launching a major campaign.

No Fluff. No Fake Guru Energy.

"We show the raw, unfiltered life of a media company figuring it out and leveling up in real time."

Henson Media Co. is built on transparency. We give people a real, behind-the-scenes look at what it's actually like to build a modern marketing agency — the wins, the struggles, the late-night ideas, and the "aha" moments. We create content that brings people along for the journey, shows how we treat our team, and demonstrates how we build our brand and make decisions.

🎙️

Behind the Scenes

Team brainstorms, client strategy calls, and the messy middle where creativity happens — documented and shared.

📱

Short-Form Content

Long-form content turned into fast, scroll-stopping TikToks and Reels that keep the brand in the conversation — and monetized.

🤝

Talent & Client Attraction

Transparency isn't just a value — it's a strategy. Showing how we operate attracts great talent and great clients naturally.

🏫

Community Commitment

Whether it's a small business, nonprofit, or campus — we treat each project like it has the power to change lives.

Free Discovery Call

Let's Talk About Your Institution

Tell us a little about yourself and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to schedule your call.

We'll follow up within 24 hours. No spam, ever.

Ready to Elevate Your College's Marketing?

Let's talk about what Henson Media Co. can build for your institution.