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Social Media Project Managers: Effective Steps To Get Your Team On The Same Page
Photo by Jason Goodman As a project manager, it can be hard to maintain a solid list of all your contributors, strengths, weaknesses, and deliverables. Your team can have excellent communication, but getting knocked out of alignment on social media is still possible,...
8 Steps to Create Accessible Instagram Posts
People visit Instagram, the fourth largest social media platform, to connect, explore, and find inspiration in the world around them. Still, over a billion people worldwide have disabilities and they may face difficulties when interacting with content if posts are not...
Is Pepsi Okay? It’s More Than Okay: How an Ad Campaign Can Flip a Perception on Its Head
Have you ever found yourself slightly disappointed that a restaurant only serves Pepsi products? Think back to the last time you requested a nice, refreshing Coca-Cola and the waiter responded with three of the most disheartening words ever: “Is Pepsi OK?” Did you...
3 Ways To Create More Authentic and Meaningful Social Media Posts
It’s difficult to imagine a business without a solid social media strategy. Social media is such an important part of the digital marketing sector that some companies rely on it far more than traditional advertising methods. However, it’s not enough to put together a...
The Role of Social Media During and After a Major Natural Disaster: A Story Within a Story
Hurricane Ian was an unwelcome guest who left major portions of Florida destroyed, especially in the southwest area. His strength, size, and point of impact was not even close to what had been predicted. Some might say, Ian wasn’t what he appeared to be on his...
Social Media Prep for the New Year
As we get closer and closer to the holidays and possibly taking winter breaks before the new year, you may notice you have more time to plan for the new year. So when you have some slow days in the office, in-person or virtual, use your time wisely doing some social...
Meet and Greet: Amie Thompson
Our SMS professionals serve as ambassadors for our certification program here at NISM. Not only are they knowledgeable about our curriculum, but they also share our passion for social media. Best of all, their stories help shape our organization and the work that we...
College Seniors Guide to Social Media Branding
Why is having personal branding on social media important for graduating seniors? After graduation, your student role transitions into a potential employee. As you job search, you want to manage impressions of your skills, abilities, and experiences on your social...
6 Social Video Marketing Trends to Consider in 2023
As we move into the 21st century, video is becoming an increasingly popular way to consume information. Businesses that want to stay ahead of the curve must be aware of using video to connect with their audience. In 2023, there will be several social video marketing...