NISM Blog
Less Stress, More Strategy: Why You Need a Content Calendar Now
Featured image by fauxels You don’t need to post more, you need to post smarter. Running a business or your own brand can be hectic! For many, content creation and scheduling can be overwhelming tasks. As a result, it’s often pushed to the back burner. Without a clear...
Stop Feeling Stuck: The Power of Action Plans for Students and Young Professionals
Featured image by Vlada Karpovich If you are currently reading this, chances are you are feeling a little stuck– or you’ve at least felt that way before. Most of us have been at a point where we feel like we are constantly busy but somehow never really getting...
Unbottled Buzz: How Pantene Turned a Viral TikTok Into a Brand Win
Featured image by Mizuno K Picture this: your product gets casually mentioned by a mega-influencer. Suddenly, your brand is trending, your social mentions are exploding, and your product searches are skyrocketing. Every marketer dreams of this moment. But when...
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...
Why Instagram Reigns Supreme for Building Brand Communities
Featured image by Kindel Media If you’re looking to build a thriving brand community, Instagram is likely your best bet, and it’s not just because it’s trendy. With over 2 billion monthly active users and a platform average engagement rate of 2%, Instagram combines...
The Blueprint for Successful Social Media Projects
Featured image by RF._.studio _ Running a social media campaign might sound simple: create some content, schedule a few posts, check the analytics, and you’re done, right? Not quite. Behind every successful campaign is a solid plan, a clear process, and a team that...
Bringing The Human Back To Digital: Practical Humanity In Practice
Featured image by Tara Winstead Effective human-centered policies and practices require more than good intentions. They need specific, actionable guidelines that address the realities of social media work while maintaining operational effectiveness. Many organizations...
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,...