NISM Blog
Bluesky – A Channel Worth Exploring
Featured image by fauxels Social media professionals face the challenge of staying up-to-date with new and emerging channels as part of their ongoing education. Many new channels emerge that either fail to secure adequate funding or fail to gain significant traction...
The Role of Social Media in Driving ROI for Branded Merchandise
Featured image by MART PRODUCTION Social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses looking to maximize the return on investment (ROI) of their branded merchandise. Branded merchandise—sometimes called promotional products—includes tangible items such as...
When Your Social Media Team Handles Traumatic Content
Photo by Martina Carinci As a social media professional, you will likely be exposed to traumatic content within your feed due to disturbing events in the news or postings by bad actors. Whether it’s real or AI-generated, being exposed to graphic or traumatic content...
How Real-Time Marketing Improves Your Brand
Image Source If you spend just one day on social media, you’ll likely see just how fast everything moves. Trends come and go in the blink of an eye, and opinions form and evolve rapidly. This can cause headaches for Social Media Strategists -- how can I plan my brand...
For Whom The Bell Trolls: Dealing With Online Trolls
How often do you see negative comments online? It’s everywhere you look, from your favorite YouTubers' comment section to your favorite music artist's Instagram. With its animosity factor, the internet serves as a breeding ground for trolls. You don’t know their real...
Increase Your Social Media Traffic With Branded Giveaways
Image source When creating captivating content to grow your fan and follower base using social media, did you know that one of the most effective tools to use for your company is SMO, or Social Media Optimization? SMO allows brands to track, evaluate, and modify...
4 Popular Social Media Marketing Tips That Just Don’t Work
Ever had a tip given to you about social media marketing that you thought would work perfectly, but in reality, didn't work as you planned? It happens more often than you might think. Here are 4 popular social media marketing tips that just don’t work. 1. There Are...
Creative Commons: A.K.A. a Content Creator’s Dream Come True
As social media creators, borrowing content is a big part of the game. Looking back on the work I’ve created, some of it is completely organic. However, a large part of my content uses borrowed media to some extent. From photos to videos to music and more, I’ve had a...
Strategic Planning: What Is It Good For?
Photo by fauxels Have you ever wondered what businesses and organizations use strategic planning for? The gist of these awesome plans is that they can lead to the success and growth of your brand. Who wouldn’t want that? Read on to learn more about the fundamentals...