
Organic Social Media Growth for City Colleges of Chicago

Industry
Higher Education
Challenge
City Colleges of Chicago aimed to significantly enhance their online presence and boost community engagement across various social media channels without relying on paid advertisements.
Results
Over a six-month period, City Colleges of Chicago experienced a notable increase in their social media metrics, which supported their ongoing enrollment and community outreach goals.
Key Product
Strategic content planning, Community engagement, Performance-driven iteration
TopOut knows social media and develops grade A strategy.
Sarah Johnson
Marketing Manager @ CCC

About CCC
City Colleges of Chicago is the largest community college system in Illinois, providing a wide range of educational opportunities to a diverse student body.The Challenge
City Colleges of Chicago, the largest community college system in Illinois, sought to increase their online presence and community engagement across social media channels. They faced the challenge of achieving these goals without resorting to paid advertisements, relying solely on organic strategies to connect with their diverse student body and community.
The Solution
City Colleges of Chicago decided to collaborate with TopOut Group, a company specializing in social media strategy and management with a focus on organic growth. During the selection process, they considered various solutions but ultimately chose TopOut Group for their expertise in community engagement and content curation. TopOut Group implemented a comprehensive strategy that included creating engaging content, optimizing posting schedules, and actively interacting with the community. This approach allowed City Colleges to organically grow their social media presence and effectively reach their target audience.
The Results
The collaboration with TopOut Group yielded impressive results for City Colleges of Chicago. Over the course of six months, they saw a 45% increase in organic followers, a 60% boost in post engagement, and a 30% rise in website traffic. These improvements significantly contributed to their enrollment and community outreach objectives, demonstrating the effectiveness of TopOut Group's organic social media growth strategies.