NISM Blog
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...
A New Social Media App Just Entered the Scene: Hive
This just in: thanks to a TikTok influencer and a One Direction “psychic,” a new app has skyrocketed in popularity overnight becoming the No. 1 social media app on Apple’s App Store and the No. 2 most-downloaded app overall. The Hive Social app (official name: theHIVE...
5 Legal Issues in Social Media Marketers Should Be Aware of
There are certain legal issues that anyone who is marketing on social media should be aware of. You should be aware of the risk of plagiarism when other people copy your content and post it to their own feed. Another legal issue is copyright ownership. You should also...
7 Creative Ways to Enhance Your Social Media Marketing With Email
Social media marketing is quickly becoming one of the most cost-effective forms of advertising. It is free, easy, and allows you to interact with your audience and build trust with them. Unfortunately, it is also a challenge to reach the right people at the right time...
Another Social Platform? Here’s What You Need to Know About Clubhouse
If you’re at all familiar with social media platforms, you know that 2020 saw headline after headline about their impact on our day-to-day lives. Anyone based in the United States knows that Facebook and Twitter had a huge impact on our election cycle and their global...
5 Tips for Creating A Successful Fundraising Campaign in Higher Education
Photo credit: Burst I remember it like it was yesterday – when I received my first project in fundraising as a social media professional. Giving Tuesday was three months away. My boss asked if I could create a campaign to drive donations and awareness about getting...
Create a Compelling Job Description to Attract the Best Marketing Pros
Photo credit: Unsplash Nothing counts until someone makes a purchase. This is the mantra of marketing specialists all over the planet. While they may have lots of smaller goals throughout the process of bringing customers to the table, the ultimate measure of their...