NISM Blog
When to Adapt a Failing Content Strategy
Featured image by Alena Darmel How do you know when your content strategy is failing? Creating a content strategy is a key part of long-term digital marketing. If you don’t have a plan for what to post on your relevant social media channels and when, you are limiting...
Earned Media Value (EMV)
Featured image by Kampus Production If you are looking for a way to determine the ROI of your social media efforts, you should explore what your earned media value is. Simply stated, earned media is the dollar equivalent of paid media you have accumulated through your...
What Social Media Taught Us About AI Adoption
Featured image by Canva Studio I’ve seen this pattern play out firsthand. Back in 2013, I was hired as an assistant web developer. That was the job. Then on my first day, it was casually mentioned that I’d also be managing the company’s social media accounts. At the...
Creating Real Connections: How to Boost Engagement Through Community Value
Featured image by Tim Douglas Engagement is the lifeblood of social media strategy. It's more than likes and shares; it’s about creating conversations, building loyalty, and generating real value for both your brand and your audience. Strong engagement can boost brand...
When Things Go Wrong: Why Every Social Media Team Needs a Crisis Plan
Featured image by Ketut Subiyanto In a perfect world, your brand’s social media presence would run smoothly, with engaging content, consistent growth, and positive feedback. But social media doesn’t exist in isolation, and real-world crises inevitably spill into...
How to Write Calls to Action That Actually Drive Results
Photo by Compagnons In the fast-paced digital environment, where attention spans are short, how do you stop scrollers and turn them into loyal customers? The answer lies in a simple, yet often overlooked, strategic tool: a call to action (CTA). A well-crafted CTA is...
The Psychology Behind Viewer Retention in Video Content
(photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Viewer retention has become one of the most critical performance indicators in digital media. Platforms reward content that keeps audiences watching, while algorithms demote videos that lose attention quickly. Retention is not...
Don’t Skip the Survey: Unlocking Insights You Can’t Get From Analytics Alone
Featured image by Tara Winstead Introduction Social media gives us an endless stream of data, but not all of it is equally valuable. Metrics such as likes, shares, and impressions can show how a post performs on the surface, but they do not always tell the whole...
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...