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Building Meaningful Online Communities on LinkedIn
Featured image by Ono Kosuki Among Social Media Marketers, social media marketing is also known as “many-to-many” marketing. Meaning that marketers do not hold much control…people do. Social media was not originally created for brands to market themselves. Since their...
The Only Equipment You Need to Start Doing Video for Your Business
Most people overcomplicate video. They buy fancy cameras, multiple lights, expensive microphones—and all of it ends up sitting in a closet because the setup takes too long to use consistently. The truth is much simpler: you only need one thing to start creating...
Chronically Online (and Proud): Why Marketers Should Embrace Their Inner Internet Addict
Photo by Rumeysa Demir When I started my 2025 summer as an NISM Social Media Strategist Intern, I didn’t expect to leave with an unofficial superpower. But as the internship wrapped up, I was honored (and a little amused) to receive the “News & Trend Tracker”...
Social Listening: The Secret Weapon Every Social Media Marketer Needs
Photo by Anastasiya Badun As scary as it might sound, it is likely that there are numerous people talking about your brand each day. Whether it be good, bad, or sharing an experience, conversations are still happening across platforms. Naturally, it makes you want to...
Scroll TikTok with Purpose: Inspiring Accounts For Marketers to Watch
Photo by S O C I A L . C U T Whether you’re a marketer looking to up your content game, a small business trying to reach a new audience, or a social media professional on the hunt for the next big trend, TikTok is the platform for you. But with how fast TikTok moves,...
Building Belonging: The Power of Empathy in Social Media Marketing
Featured image by Keira Burton In today’s crowded digital landscape, where brands compete for likes, clicks, and conversions, the real differentiator isn’t just eye-catching visuals or clever hashtags; it’s empathy. Social media communities thrive when brands stop...
Bluesky – A Channel Worth Exploring
Featured image by fauxels Social media professionals face the challenge of staying up-to-date with new and emerging channels as part of their ongoing education. Many new channels emerge that either fail to secure adequate funding or fail to gain significant traction...
The Role of Social Media in Driving ROI for Branded Merchandise
Featured image by MART PRODUCTION Social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses looking to maximize the return on investment (ROI) of their branded merchandise. Branded merchandise—sometimes called promotional products—includes tangible items such as...
When Your Social Media Team Handles Traumatic Content
Photo by Martina Carinci As a social media professional, you will likely be exposed to traumatic content within your feed due to disturbing events in the news or postings by bad actors. Whether it’s real or AI-generated, being exposed to graphic or traumatic content...