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...
Artificial Authors: The Role of AI in Creativity
Photo by Solen Feyissa Writers, teachers, and marketers have been following the evolution of creative AI closely. In writing groups, you’ll hear that it’s producing poor quality content and yet still limiting or eliminating writing jobs. In education, the AI...
Double Your Clicks: Transform Your Social Media Ads with A/B Testing
Photo by: Maksim Goncharenok Are you aware that A/B testing your social media ads can save you both time and money while increasing your marketing campaign’s effectiveness? What is A/B Testing? When running A/B tests for your marketing campaign, you essentially use...
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...