NISM Blog
Unbottled Buzz: How Pantene Turned a Viral TikTok Into a Brand Win
Featured image by Mizuno K Picture this: your product gets casually mentioned by a mega-influencer. Suddenly, your brand is trending, your social mentions are exploding, and your product searches are skyrocketing. Every marketer dreams of this moment. But when...
People Are Tired of Being Sold To. Here’s What They Want Instead
Featured image by Andrea Piacquadio Marketing has a reputation problem. Ask the average person what they think of marketing, and chances are, you’ll hear words like manipulative, pushy, or deceptive. And honestly? I get it. Too many companies consistently overpromise,...
Can You Post That? A Social Media Marketer’s Guide to Likeness Rights
Featured image by Arnav Pratap Singh Have you given much thought to your likeness rights? If not, imagine this: You’re driving down the highway when a billboard catches your eye. It's an ad for a fancy new restaurant, nothing unusual. But then you do a double-take:...
Deliver Your Marketing Campaign On Time and On Budget By Hiring the Right Vendor
Photo by Amina Atar Hiring the right vendor can make or break a project, especially when deadlines, budgets, and brand reputation are on the line. Whether you’re launching a website, planning a social media campaign, or designing new branding, your success depends on...
Crisis Tested, Community Approved: When Online Relationships Make (or Break) Your Brand
Photo by Kelly Sikkema Ever noticed how the brands that handle a crisis well are the ones with a strong community already behind them? It’s not a coincidence. Whether it’s a product fail, a social slip-up, or a full-on PR disaster, a loyal and engaged online community...
Beyond the Scroll: What Marketers Can Learn from TikTok’s Rise
Featured image by Artem Podrez Why TikTok Matters TikTok has quickly evolved from dancing and lip-syncing videos. Over the years, the United States has had an on-and-off relationship with TikTok. Earlier this year, we all expected TikTok to be banned, which put...
Why Instagram Reigns Supreme for Building Brand Communities
Featured image by Kindel Media If you’re looking to build a thriving brand community, Instagram is likely your best bet, and it’s not just because it’s trendy. With over 2 billion monthly active users and a platform average engagement rate of 2%, Instagram combines...
The Blueprint for Successful Social Media Projects
Featured image by RF._.studio _ Running a social media campaign might sound simple: create some content, schedule a few posts, check the analytics, and you’re done, right? Not quite. Behind every successful campaign is a solid plan, a clear process, and a team that...
Bringing The Human Back To Digital: Practical Humanity In Practice
Featured image by Tara Winstead Effective human-centered policies and practices require more than good intentions. They need specific, actionable guidelines that address the realities of social media work while maintaining operational effectiveness. Many organizations...