NISM Blog
Meet and Greet: Jaime McKee, SMS
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...
How a Market Map Can Elevate Your Business Strategy
Photo by Karolina Kaboompics Arguably the most important aspect of marketing is finding out who to target. You can have an amazing online presence but if it is with the wrong segment of people, it will not perform as well and will not result in sales for your company....
Finding Review Sites That Actually Improve Your Business’s Reputation
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya Today, creating a successful business requires more than just high-value products and services. Considering the accessibility of information online, having a strong brand reputation is critical for standing out in a sea of competitors. A big...
How to Become Top-of-Mind with Consumers
"My business isn't busy during 'x month' so we are not going to manage social media or do much marketing during that time." Experts within the marketing & advertising world hear the above statement many times from clients throughout the year. I'll preface this...
3 SEO Tools You Should Know About
Social media marketing’s influence on SEO is somewhat tangential, but that doesn’t mean it should be ignored altogether. If you’re a social media professional, you should be aware of different SEO tools and how they can be utilized to share “viral” content that will...
5 Tips On How To Get Started Creating A Logo
The logo you choose for your company is a representation of your company brand. It is used to differentiate who you are and symbolize what your brand stands for to your audience. A logo has the capacity to take on various forms over the years, but one element should...
Sunsetting a Social Media Account
For many organizations and brands the decision to start a social media channel is a deliberate decision with conversations, strategy, and a roll-out. What are the considerations and deliberations when you decide to close a social media account, effectively retiring,...
How to Set Your Social Advertising Budget
When creating social media advertising campaigns for a client, the top and often first question I receive is how much should be invested. The answer should never be the same for anyone. However, the way to an answer is similar. Just like in any situation where you are...
Be Real about Social Media Strategist FOMO
Social media, digital marketing, and the strategies that we put in place for our brands, organizations, products, and communities are subject to change. This change can be data informed, tied to social media functionality changes, or audience focused pivots. So much...