Edtech venture capitalists and strategic investors have been pouring millions into digital agent recruitment platforms, often referred to as agent aggregators, and their rise has only accelerated during the pandemic. The aggregators provide educators with access to countless agents across various countries and timezones, making it easy for schools & institutions to reach as many prospective students in as many countries as possible. A ‘win-win-win’ for educators - agencies - students, or too good to be true? How are aggregators affecting the international student recruitment industry and what are the consequences, positive or negative? In this multi-panel discussion we will take a closer look at the rapid rise of digital agent aggregator platforms and the position they are claiming in international student recruitment, from 4 different perspectives. • The recruitment professional perspective • The aggregator perspective • The marketing professional perspective • The industry perspective
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