KM Media Group and East Kent Colleges

The ʻNext Stepsʼ campaign, delivered in partnership with East Kent Colleges and KM Media Group, was designed to support parents and Year 11 students during the crucial period leading up to and following GCSE Results Day. By combining trusted local media with authentic voices from EKC staff and students, the campaign successfully raised awareness and encouraged young people to confidently take their next step in education.

About

kmfm partnered with EKC Group to engage parents and teenagers at key decision‑making moments, delivering timely advice and reassurance around post‑16 pathways. The ʻNext Stepsʼ campaign combined engaging audio content with targeted digital delivery and high‑impact social and video assets. Using a fully integrated multimedia approach across radio, digital audio, social media, video and online display, the campaign provided clear, practical guidance on post‑16 education options across Kent.

Solution

kmfm delivered a targeted solution for EKC Group, combining bespoke radio features with AIM‑powered digital audio, social media, video and display activity. Content was timebanded to reach parents and students at peak listening moments, with localised credits promoting individual colleges. Short‑form videos and social posts reinforced messaging, while YouTube and Kent Online activity extended reach, ensuring consistent guidance across platforms during GCSE Results season for learners and families.

Results

The ‘Next Steps’ campaign delivered strong results across audio, digital and social channels at a critical decision point. Kent Online display generated 1.09 million impressions, while YouTube reached 45,000 impressions and 14,400 views. Social posts across kmfm platforms achieved over 41,000 impressions, and timebanded radio features ensured repeated exposure to parents and students across Kent during GCSE Results Week at key moments supporting informed post‑16 decisions for families.

There were:

1,090,025

Kent Online display impressions

YouTube reached:

45,000

impressions with over 14,000 views

There were over:

41,000

social media impressions across kmfm platforms