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  "name": "Interact Communications Research And Marketing",
  "description": "Interact Communications Research And Marketing is a full-service agency and consultancy that specializes exclusively in the community and technical college sector. The firm provides data-driven strategies for enrollment, branding, and student recruitment through a combination of proprietary research and creative execution.",
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      "slug": "carnegie-higher-ed",
      "name": "Carnegie Higher Ed"
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    {
      "slug": "clarus-corporation",
      "name": "Clarus Corporation"
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      "name": "Clarus (A Carnegie Company)"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-11T14:26:02.185+00:00",
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    "founded": "1996",
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      "In-house Marketing Teams: A college's internal marketing department attempt to conduct surveys and create campaigns without outside expertise.",
      "Generalist Creative Agencies: Hiring a generalist local advertising agency that does not specialize in the nuances of higher education or community colleges.",
      "DIY Research Tools: Using generic market research platforms like SurveyMonkey or Qualtrics without the specialized industry benchmarks for community colleges."
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