NISM Blog
6 Podcasts Perfect for Social Media Marketers
Over the past year, the popularity of podcasts has continued to grow with no end in sight. The number of listeners increased by 40 million, or 8.6%, from 2023 to 2024, bringing the total to just over a remarkable 500 million. So why the sudden jump in popularity? It...
TikTok Ban: What It Means For The Future
Photo By: Visuals New social media apps come around all the time. Some gain traction and become popular like Instagram did in 2010 but none more extreme than TikTok. When the app hit the market in 2018, it became the most downloaded app in the US and the rest of the...
Core Audience 101: The Power of Your Core Audience!
As digital marketers, we may be a bit impulsive when it comes to marketing our messages. That is, we may try to reach as many people as possible with our message through breathtaking infographics, viral videos, and daring marketing stunts. Of course, while these...
The Resurgence of QR Codes
Left for dead about ten years ago, the QR code has made a strong comeback, largely in part, due to the pandemic. Did you know that QR codes predate social media and smartphones? In fact, they came into being around the time the World Wide Web, and the internet started...
5 Tips to Identify Fake News
As social media and the internet consumes our lives more, we tend to use them as a way to know the news. Unfortunately, you can’t be confident that news online is truthful. In this day and age, fake news has become more prevalent. Fake news is defined by...
What Is BeReal and Why Is It Popular?
The "Time to BeReal'' alert has become a popular notification that teenagers receive regularly on their phones. When the notice appears, there is a two-minute countdown for individuals to take a selfie and photograph their surroundings using their phone to share what...
Applying for Digital Citizenship
Over twenty years ago, when the first recognized social media site was introduced, there was not yet a need for a defined set of behaviors, strategic planning, or action plans. Fast forward two decades to a time where new social media platforms and apps are launching...
Think Before You Post: How Social Media Specialists Can Combat the Spread of Misinformation
People use social media for so much good. For example, they keep in touch with loved ones and develop new friendships. Businesses market and sell their products while strengthening their brand reputations and customer relationships. Social media is also one of the...
Is Social Media Marketing Taking Over Traditional Marketing?
Marketing continues to evolve and mold itself into changing shapes with technological advancements. Social media marketing is one of the fundamental marketing tactics today that help businesses foster deep relations with their target audience and create a lasting...