NISM Blog
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...
Pinterest 2020
As we finish up another year in social media, the different trend posts are starting to roll out. There’s a lot of attention as 2020 dawns on ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, for numerous reasons. They’re testing a Spotify rival called Resso in Indonesia, for example,...
What Nonprofits Can Learn from Spotify Wrapped
What nonprofit doesn’t want a new way to say a personalized thank you to donors, and to generate additional conversation online about their brand? Spotify Wrapped provides a model for doing just that. If you haven’t seen it, you can check out Spotify Wrapped at...
How To Integrate Your Social Media Feeds With Your Website
Social media has rapidly gone from an entertaining diversion (and hotbed for GIF-based frivolity) to a key part of the internet’s regular operation — particularly when it comes to business. Within the confines of top social media platforms, vital information is...
How to Identify Your Target Audience
Some might answer the question of “Who’s your target audience?” with “Anyone with a wallet!” That’s cool but hardly nuanced. And when it comes to social media optimization, a lot of brands still just broadcasting posts -- there’s not a ton of targeting, and they just...
Self-Study Tips to Achieve Your SMS Certification
Exam. It’s a word that strikes fear into the hearts of many. This can be especially true if you’re a working professional who hasn’t studied on your own or taken a test in years. Rest assured, there’s nothing sinister about the NISM Social Media Strategist (SMS) exam....
How CEOs can Leverage Social Media to Improve their Brand Reputation
A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a digital brand. The online presence they build for themselves, the connections they make, and the content they share all have a direct impact on public perception of their company. This, in turn, influences the corporate brand –...