NISM Blog
Crash Blossoms: The Risk of Headline Ambiguity
Photo by Yan Krukau If you heard someone talking about crash blossom, you may assume it’s a new band. Or perhaps the latest in organic gardening? Or maybe you’re like me and wouldn’t even have a guess, so you’d just look it up! Here’s what you’d learn: A crash...
Social Media Marketing In An Election Year: 6 Things To Plan For
Photo by Element5 Digital As the primaries tick by and we edge closer to the 2024 general election, social media marketers are bracing for an unprecedented year. The use of AI, heightened emotions, and evolving platform landscapes will test our abilities to evolve...
Social Media Showdown: A Customer-Restaurant Dispute Goes Viral
Photo by Muhammed Furkan Biroğul In the age of social media, every interaction can become a pivotal moment in shaping a business's reputation. The recent experience of New York resident Trevor Chauvin-DeCaro serves as a stark reminder of how mishandling customer...
Using Humanizing Analytics to Appeal to Your Target Audience
Image Source: Pixabay When most people think of analytics, their minds gravitate toward images of overwhelming numerical data, technical jargon, and people pulling their hair out trying to figure out what all of it means for their business. There’s a natural...
Personal Branding Tips from Nancy Drew
I began a new research project this year – the history and mysteries of Nancy Drew. She’s influenced the world over the last ninety years and the world has changed her, and it’s been fascinating to consider the changes over nearly a century of mystery novels. In my...
4 Ways to Promote Accessibility and Inclusivity in Social Media
Whether you are run your own small-business accounts or manage communications for a fortune 500 company, it's easy to become overwhelmed when planning out your social media content timeline. With that in mind, I have created a shortlist of things to keep in mind while...
Product Reviews Vs. Social Media Commentary: Which Matters More?
Image: Pexels Reviews can be a major factor in the decision process for many shoppers. Especially when they’re shopping online and they can’t physically touch or test out what they’re buying, and there are so many other options available. If you’re looking for ways...
NISM Hosts YLAI Fellow Jean Carlos López
“The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program is an annual exchange program for 280 young business and social entrepreneurs from 37 countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada, who are matched with businesses and organizations...
7 Best Social Media Image Practices for Businesses
The importance of images on social media cannot be understated. And with some of the fastest growing social media networks (Pinterest, Instagram) emphasizing images, consumers’ expectations are growing broadly. Need proof? Posts with visuals see 2X more engagement on...