NISM Blog
30-60-90 Day Plan: Setting Your New Social Media Team Member Up for Success
Photo by Resume Genius Bringing a new social media professional onto your marketing team is an exciting opportunity to infuse fresh ideas into your digital presence. But even the most talented social media experts can struggle to find their footing without a proper...
Crafting the Perfect Social Media Job Title
Anyone who’s been responsible for choosing a title when creating or updating a social media marketing job can attest to the fact that it isn’t as easy as it may seem. A job title has to be appealing to candidates, convey the appropriate level of expertise and...
TikTok’s U.S. Saga Continues
Photo by Sergei Tokmakov Federal Law As marketing professionals, you are likely well aware of the on again, off again relationship between the U.S. and TikTok. As we enter into another critical crossroads, let’s take a look at where we have been and where we are...
Decoding Demographics: How Different Generations Engage With Podcast Ads
Photo by CoWomen In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, podcasts have emerged as a powerful platform to reach targeted audiences. Unlike traditional radio advertisements, podcast ads benefit from a more intimate format, fostering a sense of connection...
Learning from the Unexpected: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Outage
Flight cancellations. Hospital surgeries put on hold. Workers unable to do their daily tasks. Chances are high that your Windows device or the device of a business you frequent, were one of the 8.5 million affected by the CrowdStrike IT global outage. In today’s...
What Is More Powerful? Organic Or Paid Search To Grow Your Brand?
Photo by Firmbee.com One of the hardest challenges for a marketer is figuring out what steps to take to start building a brand. Overseeing a business’ reach and growth can be intimidating to anyone. Should you focus on specific keywords on your site, or should you pay...
Trends in Social Media Research and Analytics
Photo by Karolina Kaboompics A 2023 poll of business leaders found that over 90% of them believe their company's success will depend on a strong business strategy informed by using social media data and insights effectively. Gaining those insights is critical for...
Brand Ambassador? Influencer? Who’s Best Qualified to Spread the Word about Your Brand
Photo by Jarritos Mexican Soda Are you starting a business—or trying to grow one—and feeling stalled? It may be time to connect with someone who could be a brand ambassador—or several ambassadors, if you believe in the old saying, “the more the merrier.” Before you...
What Hollywood’s Greatest Scripts Can Tell Us About Marketing
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko In a time when everyone is selling everything using social media, audiences have become hyper-aware of when they are getting sold to. From personal experience, I get frustrated when creators, specifically on TikTok, try to push their...