NISM Blog
Vanity Reporting: Feeling Good Doesn’t Get Results
What looks better to share with the leadership team? “This month we had 10 new followers on our Facebook page” or “This month we increased our Facebook audience by 25%”? Of course the latter option looks better, so you may be inclined to use that in your monthly...
Going live in 3, 2, 1 – Dos and Don’ts of YouTube Live
Solving challenges and finding good solutions is part of my everyday work as a coach and consultant. How many challenges the new situation in a pandemic would bring I did not anticipate. With a positive shift in perspective however, these challenges became...
How to Write Engaging Blog Posts on Social Media
If you are in the business of online sales, ecommerce, or content marketing, you probably know the value of engaging content, especially on social media, where people spend a lot of time browsing. After all, content is king. Your blog or website is one of the most...
NISM Launches Online Certification Preparation Course
In addition to the outstanding curriculum offered through our education network, NISM will launch its first fully online certification preparation course. This course will begin on November 12th and will run for 5 weeks. After completing this course, participants will...
NISM Announces Partnership with Prince Institute
The National Institute for Social Media (NISM) is excited to announce that Prince Institute, a Stenograph School, has joined its list of Educational Partners. For more than 70 years, Prince Institute and Stenograph have offered individuals pursuing stenography, the...
NISM Announces Partnership with Minnesota State College System (MnSCU)
The National Institute for Social Media has been working directly with representatives from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system to create a new online social media certification training curriculum for InterCECT, a consortium of nine MnSCU...
Brand Sourcing in Social Media – Put on Your Utility Belt
What do golden arches, apples, targets, and deer have in common? Its marketing 101 – crafting a strong brand image can be the difference between an organization’s success and failure. From Fortune 500, to your local coffee shop, establishing a brand that embodies and...
A New Face at the National Institute for Social Media
Many people have not yet heard of the National Institute for Social Media and to tell the truth, neither had I. However, after meeting the President, Eric Mills, I became very excited about the organization and its impact on the industry of social media and education....
Starting the Conversation – How to Engage Online
Many people have similar challenges when it comes to social media. Some organizations believe that by simply establishing a profile on the major social networks their work is done. However, to truly establish yourself and your business using social media, one...