NISM Blog
Can You Solve The Mystery? It’s Time to Become a Social Media Detective
Photo by Cottonbro Studio Social media can sometimes feel like the biggest game of “guess and check”. It seems that a lot of what we do is throwing things out there and seeing what sticks. For example, when utilizing analytics on any platform, we tend to work...
If You Build It, Will They Come? Ten Social Media Strategies to Fill Seats at Your Event
Photo by Alema Darmel If you were ever in charge of putting together events, you know how big a role they can play in fundraising or building your brand. You also know events are part of nearly every organization’s calendar. How can you attract the people who will...
Mastering Social Media Ad Campaigns
We saw an explosion of social media growth over the last decade, but that is now slowing down. Getting organic growth or hoping that people run across your page has become challenging. Since we are entering the paid social media advertising era, it is time to adjust...
A Case Study on Brand Visibility and Lead Generation
Photo by Gustavo Fring Case studies provide a unique opportunity to move beyond theory and delve into real-world strategies. Today, we're exploring a case study focused on brand visibility and lead generation. Before we dive into the specifics, let's clarify these...
Mastering Social Media Project Management
Photo by cottonbro studio Managing multiple campaigns across several social media channels can be challenging, and even further complicated with multichannel campaigns across several brands. Mastering the art of social media project management is not only critical for...
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...