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Five-Star Strategies: The Art of the Customer Review
In 2019, I wrote a blog post for the National Institute for Social Media about How to Write a Meaningful Review Quickly, but in honor of National Leave a Review Day, we’re going to take a deeper look at reviews – why they should be part of your strategic plan and what...
Is YouTube Shorts the Long-Game Winner?
Over the past few years, short-form videos are in and longer content is out. Due in large part to the growth of TikTok, social media users have grown accustomed to videos that are sixty seconds or less. In July of 2021, YouTube launched their own version of this with...
Navigating the Storm: Tips for Social Media Managers to Manage Election-Related Stress
It’s safe to say that the fourth presidential election season with social media as part of the campaign strategy is the most contentious yet. From AI-generated content to the changes made on X after Elon Musk’s purchase of the platform to talk of political influence...
Social Media Job Descriptions, Salaries, and Consulting Trends
Photo by Karolina Grabowska When it comes to salaries in the social media (SM) realm, what is fair pay, and what is trending? I am Becca Adams, NISM Advisory Board Member and Social Media Director in the field of higher education. In the past, professionals who...
Meet and Greet: Joe Cannata
Our SMS professionals serve as ambassadors for our certification program here at NISM. Not only are they knowledgeable about our curriculum, but they also share our passion for social media. Best of all, their stories help shape our organization and the work that we...
Understanding Employee Advocacy on Social Media
Photo by fauxels Employee advocacy on social media refers to employees promoting and representing their organization on their personal social media accounts. In organizations where employee advocacy is supported, employees willingly share and endorse company stories,...
How European GDPR Can Help in Boosting Digital Trust
Can I truly trust a company or organization when I share all my data with them? Will they use it responsibly, or might they share it with numerous partners and clients, bombarding me with unsolicited emails, offers, and proposals? These are questions that users find...
Making Friends With Video: Ten Tips for Reel Success
Photo by Skye Studios on Unsplash Does the thought of appearing on video make you cringe? Do you typically use a still picture whenever you can get away with it if attending a meeting on Zoom? If so, you’re not alone. Although computer and phone cameras are better...
The Keywork: Building Brands with Creative Research Techniques Using ChatGPT
Photo by Matheus Bertelli With the AI landscape shifting daily, it’s hard to ignore the incredible advancements technology can make on your work. Everyone is noticing, especially the companies and organizations that we work for and with. Right now, 55% of...