NISM Blog
Deliver Your Marketing Campaign On Time and On Budget By Hiring the Right Vendor
Photo by Amina Atar Hiring the right vendor can make or break a project, especially when deadlines, budgets, and brand reputation are on the line. Whether you’re launching a website, planning a social media campaign, or designing new branding, your success depends on...
Crisis Tested, Community Approved: When Online Relationships Make (or Break) Your Brand
Photo by Kelly Sikkema Ever noticed how the brands that handle a crisis well are the ones with a strong community already behind them? It’s not a coincidence. Whether it’s a product fail, a social slip-up, or a full-on PR disaster, a loyal and engaged online community...
Beyond the Scroll: What Marketers Can Learn from TikTok’s Rise
Featured image by Artem Podrez Why TikTok Matters TikTok has quickly evolved from dancing and lip-syncing videos. Over the years, the United States has had an on-and-off relationship with TikTok. Earlier this year, we all expected TikTok to be banned, which put...
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...
Bluesky – A Channel Worth Exploring
Featured image by fauxels Social media professionals face the challenge of staying up-to-date with new and emerging channels as part of their ongoing education. Many new channels emerge that either fail to secure adequate funding or fail to gain significant traction...
The Role of Social Media in Driving ROI for Branded Merchandise
Featured image by MART PRODUCTION Social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses looking to maximize the return on investment (ROI) of their branded merchandise. Branded merchandise—sometimes called promotional products—includes tangible items such as...
When Your Social Media Team Handles Traumatic Content
Photo by Martina Carinci As a social media professional, you will likely be exposed to traumatic content within your feed due to disturbing events in the news or postings by bad actors. Whether it’s real or AI-generated, being exposed to graphic or traumatic content...