NISM Blog
Click to Hire: Attracting Best Fit Candidates to Social Media Marketing Positions
Photo by Tima Mirochnichenko If you are hiring for a job in social media, it may seem smart to copy and paste a similar position description another company is using to recruit for your open role. A lot of companies have the same types of jobs and the basic skills are...
AI Won’t Take Your Job—But Someone Using It Might!
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk “The toothpaste will never go back into the tube,” said Jon Leland, Media Innovator & Creativity Catalyst, during NISM’s Empowering AI Trends for Social Media Marketing webinar. Regarding his toothpaste statement, he also mentioned that “AI...
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...
A Checklist for Sharing Your Professional Certifications
Photo by Thirdman There’s no fancy title needed for this blog post. We all know that keeping track of your digital presence can be tricky, so this post is a clear and simple checklist to make sure you’ve shared your hard-earned credentials (consistently) everywhere...
Why You Are Not Reaching Your Goals
Photo By: Ronnie Overgoor No matter what industry you are a part of, to be successful you must be setting goals and achieving them. So why is it that nearly 90% of businesses fail to meet their strategic goals? With a large emphasis put on these goals at the beginning...
Digital History: How to Align Your Past Experience with Your New Industry
Photo by Resume Genius Have you ever known someone who went from being a staff accountant to a manager in a manufacturing environment? Or a restaurant shift lead to a veterinary assistant? How do people make that leap with confidence and how do they convince employers...
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...