NISM Blog
Time To Turn From X In A Crisis? Maybe.
X has been a historical landing place for breaking news or quick updates for brands and news media. But as public trust in X as a platform continues to erode and millions of users are projected to leave the platform, what does this shift mean for your brand’s crisis...
Is Your Content Appealing? Don’t Forget Strategic, Tailored, and Targeted Content
Photo by airfocus In the giant realm of social media, every brand and content creator is vying for attention. When someone new visits your profile, you have a small amount of time to impress and show them value before they either follow or click off. Making an impact...
Building or Paying for Web Traffic – Which Should You Choose?
Image Source Building a website and creating social media profiles have both become prerequisites for establishing a successful online brand. However, considering the amount of competition today in most industry markets, taking these basic steps is rarely enough to...
Try This Simple Activity to Boost Your LinkedIn Profile With Keywords
Photo by LinkedIn Sales Navigator You have checked off all the boxes and added content to your LinkedIn profile, but is it bringing you the desired results? If the answer is “no” it might be because you aren’t speaking the same...
Preparing for (any) Certification Exam
Certification exams are different from tests you take at the end of a class because they are intended to measure industry expertise, typically developed with experience in a specific field. That means certification exams typically assess the test-taker's understanding...
Optimizing Visibility: Combining Social Media and PR Strategies
Photo by KoolShooters You’re a busy social media professional, and through your efforts, your company page has gained numerous dedicated followers. People engage with your posts and want to connect with you. Why, then, should you try to get a story using traditional...
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...