NISM Blog
Can You Solve The Mystery? It’s Time to Become a Social Media Detective
Photo by Cottonbro Studio Social media can sometimes feel like the biggest game of “guess and check”. It seems that a lot of what we do is throwing things out there and seeing what sticks. For example, when utilizing analytics on any platform, we tend to work...
If You Build It, Will They Come? Ten Social Media Strategies to Fill Seats at Your Event
Photo by Alema Darmel If you were ever in charge of putting together events, you know how big a role they can play in fundraising or building your brand. You also know events are part of nearly every organization’s calendar. How can you attract the people who will...
Mastering Social Media Ad Campaigns
We saw an explosion of social media growth over the last decade, but that is now slowing down. Getting organic growth or hoping that people run across your page has become challenging. Since we are entering the paid social media advertising era, it is time to adjust...
Meet and Greet: Amy Peiffer, SMS
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...
When Should Breaking News Upset Your Brand’s Social Media Calendar?
Photo by MART PRODUCTION The ever-changing nature of news presents both challenges and opportunities for social media managers. By carefully considering the situation and your audience's needs, you can navigate these moments with grace and purpose. From gauging the...
Actionable Strategies to Help You Level Up Your Digital Marketing Approach
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto While coming up with a great idea and turning it into a new business can be exciting, marketing it successfully is another story entirely. Digital marketing can be an intimidating undertaking, especially for new business owners who aren’t...
Content Marketing Planning & Strategy Guidelines
Photo by LinkedIn Sales Solutions According to the Content Marketing Institute, 73% of B2B marketing professionals and 70% of B2C marketing professionals integrate content marketing planning and strategy into their overall efforts. Marketers often describe content...
To Batchwork or Not to Batchwork
Photo by Volodymyr Hryshchenko Did I google if batchworking was one word or two? Yes. Am I ignoring what Google says? Also yes. This is because I believe the definition of batchworking means getting a bunch of work done in a batch of time, limiting distractions, and...
IN Food Marketing & Design Joins the List of SMS Certified Agencies
The National Institute for Social Media is proud to announce that IN Food Marketing & Design has earned the NISM Certification Agency Badge. Agency certification signifies a commitment to the professional development, education, and certification of its employees....