NISM Blog
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...
People Are Tired of Being Sold To. Here’s What They Want Instead
Featured image by Andrea Piacquadio Marketing has a reputation problem. Ask the average person what they think of marketing, and chances are, you’ll hear words like manipulative, pushy, or deceptive. And honestly? I get it. Too many companies consistently overpromise,...
Can You Post That? A Social Media Marketer’s Guide to Likeness Rights
Featured image by Arnav Pratap Singh Have you given much thought to your likeness rights? If not, imagine this: You’re driving down the highway when a billboard catches your eye. It's an ad for a fancy new restaurant, nothing unusual. But then you do a double-take:...
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,...
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...