NISM Blog
Why Social Media is Important for Business
Many people have the misconception that social media is only about marketing. The truth is that businesses are using social media for more than just marketing purposes. They are connecting with customers and establishing real-world relationships. One of the coolest...
Getting in Position: How to Reach Your Audience Once You’ve Found Them
I’ve searched far and wide for a magical button that will place my content squarely on top of my audiences’ timelines and say “Hey, don’t look over there! Look at me!” Sigh. If only it were that easy. Finding a target audience is one thing. Getting that audience to...
How Social Media Shops are Taking Over
Photo by Vitaly Gariev When was the last time you made a purchase on social media? The social media industry is changing and is never at a standstill, with its platforms constantly evolving and becoming a one-stop place for anything you need. Over the years, we have...
Six Top Tips for Social Media Management
Photo by Tatiana Syrikova In his role as the social media strategist for Tufts University, Mark Daly oversees the school’s flagship and alumni social media channel strategy—with more than 330,000 followers across the combination of channels he manages. In 2022,...
Courageous Social Media Marketing Choices: When is it Best to Say Goodbye?
In today’s always-connected digital age, understanding your audience is the best way to make courageous social media marketing choices for your personal and business brands. The social media landscape and platforms are changing all the time and with new platforms...
An Interview With Three Higher Ed Social Media Professionals
Photo by Keira Burton Chat with enough college students about social media work and you’re almost guaranteed to hear one question over and over: “How do I become a social media professional?” A social media career is a relatively new track—the first professional...
Navigating the Festive Frenzy: The Art and Impact of Hashtag Holidays
Photo by cottonbro studio As we approach the holiday season, the digital landscape is abuzz with hashtag holidays, from Black Friday and Small Business Saturday to Ugly Sweater Day. While these unconventional celebrations offer a goldmine for marketing and engagement,...
5 AI Tools for Digital Marketing
Photo by cottonbro studio from Pexels You’ve had some time to consider whether artificial intelligence (AI) will take over your job. You've likely concluded that your job will be safe rather than AI taking over everything. Instead of focusing on the doom and terror of...
Social Media Marketing and SEO: A Winning Combination
Photo by Oleksandr P. Social media marketing to reach your target audience can be challenging for businesses seeking to expand their online presence. Many social media professionals desire an ideal “hack” to boost their company’s online presence, reach a particular...