G.D. Goenka Public School, Kolkata
How a New School Achieved 98% Admission Target Through Integrated Marketing
Background
GD Goenka International School was a new entrant in Kolkata’s premium education landscape. The school aimed to secure 1,300 admissions in its first academic year, establishing itself as a credible and modern institution among established competitors. The leadership approached Andreal to build complete awareness and drive admissions through a blend of offline and digital channels.
Challenge
- No prior brand awareness or market presence
- Tight timeline — 5 months to achieve 1,300 admissions
- Needed both traditional reach and digital lead generation working together
- Required high-quality communication material — brochure, radio, hoardings, digital
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Objective
To design and execute a 360° marketing plan that:
- Established GD Goenka Bangur as a credible school brand
- Reached parents across multiple touchpoints (offline + digital)
- Achieved measurable admissions aligned with business goals
Andreal’s Approach
1. Strategic Foundation
- Defined key messaging pillars: Excellence, Innovation, and Values.
- Created a cohesive brand identity reflected in visuals, language, and tone.
Multi-Channel Campaign Execution
- Print Ads: Designed and placed high-impact newspaper ads in premium dailies.
- Outdoor: Planned and executed hoarding campaigns across key Kolkata zones.
- Radio: Produced and aired catchy school jingles for recall and reach.
- Digital: Ran lead-gen ads on Meta and Google targeting parents within 10km radius.
- Design & Collateral: Created brochure, prospectus, admission kit, and visual assets..
Real-Time Optimizations
- Daily monitoring of digital ad spends and lead quality.
- On-ground synergy between offline inquiries and digital tracking
Results
| Metric | Target | Achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Required | 1300 | 1,280 |
| Enquiries Generated | 3,500+ | 3,480 qualified |
| Campaign Reach | – | 2.3 Million+ impressions |
| Admission Rate | – | 98% Target Achievement |
Outcome
GD Goenka’s first academic year launched successfully, with 98% of its target admissions achieved through Andreal’s coordinated 360° strategy.
“From our hoardings to our digital campaigns, Andreal delivered consistency, clarity, and conversions. We met our admission goals before time.”
— Principal, GD Goenka Bangur International School

