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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...
The Calm Cure: A Prescription for Well-Being in the Age of Online Political Turmoil
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio As social media professionals, we're on the front lines of the digital battlefield. We're constantly bombarded with negativity, from angry trolls to heated political debates. Topics that might not have been the subject of heated political...
Meet and Greet: Natalie Droeske
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...
Add Social Media Continuity Planning To Your 2024 To-Do List
Photo by cottonbro studio Imagine a favorite brand that you follow suddenly changes everything about their social media marketing. Emojis are dropped, accessibility is not a priority, hashtags suddenly have commas, and the brand look and feel have transformed. Is this...
24 Sure-Fire Ways to Build a Strong Online Brand in 2024
Photo by Vlada Karpovich There’s one thing that new businesses need to “get” in 2024 and beyond. And it’s this: Your reputation, and by extension, your personal brand is a very valuable asset. It can be the difference between getting a flood of high-value clients or...
The Evolution of Influencer Marketing
Photo by Ivan Samkov Influencer marketing no longer simply refers to celebrity endorsements, it has evolved past that and now includes numerous collaborations with social media influencers, to leverage the different kinds of audiences across various platforms....
Disingenuous Marketing Isn’t Fetch: The ‘Mean Girls’ Debacle
Photo Credit: Jimin Kim/SOPA Images Paramount’s “Mean Girls” was recently queen bee at the box office, raking in $33 million through the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Audiences were first introduced to the iconic clique known as 'the plastics' when Tina Fey...