NISM Blog
Leaders Online: What Makes a Great Social Media Project Manager?
Featured image by fauxels How do you identify a great project manager working in social media? If they are doing their job well, you might not be as quick to notice. That’s because things are running smoothly: Deadlines are being met, posts are going out, and the team...
Hiring in the Digital Age: Social Media in the Hiring Process
Featured image by Ketut Subiyanto In today's hiring landscape, resumes are just the beginning. Before even scheduling an interview, employers can quickly learn about who their candidates are outside of their resumes by conducting a “social media background check.” ...
Why Caring for Your Team is the Smartest Business Strategy
Featured image by Yan Krukau Treating your team well isn’t just good for morale; it’s good for business, too. In today’s world, it is easy to view the well-being of your employees as a bonus instead of an essential to your business. But the truth is, how you treat...
Instagram Collabs: Why They’re Still One of the Easiest Ways to Effectively Grow
Featured image by George Milton Instagram collaborations (or “Collabs”) have been a game-changer for creators and brands over the past few years, and in 2026, they remain one of the easiest, most authentic ways to grow your audience. If you’re not leveraging Collabs...
Inside My Internship: NISM Summer Internship Recap
Featured image by Vlada Karpovich When I started my internship with NISM, I thought I understood everything about social media. Turns out, there was a whole different side to it that I had actually never explored before. I am a student at the University of Nebraska at...
Data Storytelling for Marketers: A Beginner’s Guide That Actually Makes Sense
Featured image by RDNE Stock Project If the idea of working with data makes you feel like you’re back in your college stats class, half-asleep, confused, and wondering how any of this will apply to real life, you’re not alone. For a lot of people, data feels...
The Good, The Bad, and The Unfiltered: Making Your Comment Section Soar
Featured image by Andrea Piacquadio Audience engagement is the heartbeat of a successful social media presence. And while glowing comments and enthusiastic praise feel great, the reality is that not every comment will be positive. Whether you’re dealing with...
Best Practices for Organic Content on Instagram
Featured Image by Photo by Ron Lach Why does organic content matter on Instagram, especially for your business? For one, it is content that you’re not actively paying to promote. That doesn't mean it should deserve any less attention than content you are boosting,...
Is It Time to Ditch Manual Posting for Good?
Featured image by LaylaBird. Manual posting nearly drove me crazy. When I first started my job as a social media manager, I was overwhelmed with content—videos, graphics, and photos—all needing to be posted at specific times. I felt completely over my head. They had...