NISM Blog
Online Safety 101: Protecting Your Website and Social Media from Cyber Threats
Photo by Dan Nelson Do you own a website or social media account for your company? When’s the last time you checked to see if your login credentials were on the dark web, waiting for hackers to take full advantage of them? Did you know that “99% of all cyber attacks...
Content Creators vs. Influencers: Which Is Right for Your Social Media Strategy
Photo by Anna Nekrashevich Getting your brand seen by more people is an important goal to have. After all, the more exposure your business has, the more likely you are to bring in new leads and convert new business. But deciding how to make this happen isn’t always...
Can Canva Cut It For Your Video Needs?
If you work on a small or low-budget social media team, Canva is a tempting option for graphics and video work. After all, the price can be right (free for many features), and it's accessible via phones and desktops. But is Canva the all-inclusive wonder that we hope...
How a Market Map Can Elevate Your Business Strategy
Photo by Karolina Kaboompics Arguably the most important aspect of marketing is finding out who to target. You can have an amazing online presence but if it is with the wrong segment of people, it will not perform as well and will not result in sales for your company....
Finding Review Sites That Actually Improve Your Business’s Reputation
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya Today, creating a successful business requires more than just high-value products and services. Considering the accessibility of information online, having a strong brand reputation is critical for standing out in a sea of competitors. A big...
Digital Marketer’s Survival Guide to Avoid Falling Prey to Black Hat Marketing
Imagine you’re walking down a busy street in Brooklyn, New York, on a busy and rainy morning. As you walk to your social media marketing job, you bump into someone tall who is wearing an oversized black hat, paired with a long trench coat. They don’t know your...
The Importance of Your Organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Photo by fauxels A company’s mission, vision, and values are what make your brand communicate who you are, what you do, and why you can help someone solve a problem. Internally, it also paves the way for creating your goals and maintaining your image to your target...
SWOT Analysis: The Swiss Army Knife of Analytical Tools
Image from Pixabay “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” Abraham Lincoln knew the importance of researching and developing a wide context before important decision-making. So today, instead of worrying that our...
Influence Mix: Does Your Brand Have It?
Photo By: Melanie Deziel When researching your brand or product’s target market, you must know what types of consumers you influence. This is directly correlated with the positioning that your brand settles into. From a consumer perspective, it helps to know what...