NISM Blog
When Should Breaking News Upset Your Brand’s Social Media Calendar?
Photo by MART PRODUCTION The ever-changing nature of news presents both challenges and opportunities for social media managers. By carefully considering the situation and your audience's needs, you can navigate these moments with grace and purpose. From gauging the...
Actionable Strategies to Help You Level Up Your Digital Marketing Approach
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto While coming up with a great idea and turning it into a new business can be exciting, marketing it successfully is another story entirely. Digital marketing can be an intimidating undertaking, especially for new business owners who aren’t...
Content Marketing Planning & Strategy Guidelines
Photo by LinkedIn Sales Solutions According to the Content Marketing Institute, 73% of B2B marketing professionals and 70% of B2C marketing professionals integrate content marketing planning and strategy into their overall efforts. Marketers often describe content...
Mastering Social Media Project Management
Photo by cottonbro studio Managing multiple campaigns across several social media channels can be challenging, and even further complicated with multichannel campaigns across several brands. Mastering the art of social media project management is not only critical for...
Try This Simple Activity to Boost Your LinkedIn Profile With Keywords
Photo by LinkedIn Sales Navigator You have checked off all the boxes and added content to your LinkedIn profile, but is it bringing you the desired results? If the answer is “no” it might be because you aren’t speaking the same...
Preparing for (any) Certification Exam
Certification exams are different from tests you take at the end of a class because they are intended to measure industry expertise, typically developed with experience in a specific field. That means certification exams typically assess the test-taker's understanding...
Optimizing Visibility: Combining Social Media and PR Strategies
Photo by KoolShooters You’re a busy social media professional, and through your efforts, your company page has gained numerous dedicated followers. People engage with your posts and want to connect with you. Why, then, should you try to get a story using traditional...
The Calm Cure: A Prescription for Well-Being in the Age of Online Political Turmoil
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio As social media professionals, we're on the front lines of the digital battlefield. We're constantly bombarded with negativity, from angry trolls to heated political debates. Topics that might not have been the subject of heated political...
Meet and Greet: Natalie Droeske
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...