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Building Meaningful Online Communities on LinkedIn
Featured image by Ono Kosuki Among Social Media Marketers, social media marketing is also known as “many-to-many” marketing. Meaning that marketers do not hold much control…people do. Social media was not originally created for brands to market themselves. Since their...
The Only Equipment You Need to Start Doing Video for Your Business
Most people overcomplicate video. They buy fancy cameras, multiple lights, expensive microphones—and all of it ends up sitting in a closet because the setup takes too long to use consistently. The truth is much simpler: you only need one thing to start creating...
Chronically Online (and Proud): Why Marketers Should Embrace Their Inner Internet Addict
Photo by Rumeysa Demir When I started my 2025 summer as an NISM Social Media Strategist Intern, I didn’t expect to leave with an unofficial superpower. But as the internship wrapped up, I was honored (and a little amused) to receive the “News & Trend Tracker”...
From Zero to Community Hero: Building Your Online Audience from the Ground Up
Photo by Kampus Production Imagine this: you’ve got everything set up for the party of the year (maybe even the decade). Themed snacks? Check. Decorated cups? Check. Color-coordinated streamers and oversized wall art? Double check. But no matter how cool the setup is,...
Leveraging Behavioral Data to Help Create More Authentic Relationships With Customers
Photo by Samsung Memory US Today’s customers have a lot of decisions to make when deciding which businesses to engage with. They’re constantly inundated with pop-up advertisements and influencer videos eager to direct them to new products and services. Because of...
Why is a Company-Wide Social Media Plan Powerful?
Photo by S O C I A L . C U T It’s super important to ask questions, and never more so than when coming up with a company-wide social media plan. You will never be able to live in someone else’s shoes, but through asking good questions, you can gather a better mental...
Social Listening: The Secret Weapon Every Social Media Marketer Needs
Photo by Anastasiya Badun As scary as it might sound, it is likely that there are numerous people talking about your brand each day. Whether it be good, bad, or sharing an experience, conversations are still happening across platforms. Naturally, it makes you want to...
Scroll TikTok with Purpose: Inspiring Accounts For Marketers to Watch
Photo by S O C I A L . C U T Whether you’re a marketer looking to up your content game, a small business trying to reach a new audience, or a social media professional on the hunt for the next big trend, TikTok is the platform for you. But with how fast TikTok moves,...
Building Belonging: The Power of Empathy in Social Media Marketing
Featured image by Keira Burton In today’s crowded digital landscape, where brands compete for likes, clicks, and conversions, the real differentiator isn’t just eye-catching visuals or clever hashtags; it’s empathy. Social media communities thrive when brands stop...