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Keeping Your Social Media Accounts Safe
Photo by Ron Lach In an era where likes, shares, and hashtags are part of our daily lexicon, social media platforms have become more than just a means of staying connected; they've become integral to our digital lives. But as we scroll through our feeds, commenting,...
Are Paid Influencers Right for Your Social Strategy?
Photo by Ivan Samkov Influencer marketing involves collaborating with individuals in your market with a significant and engaged following on social media platforms or other online channels to promote a brand's products or services. Influencers can sway their...
Tips for Effective Project Management
Effective project management is the cornerstone of success in today's fast-paced business environment. It doesn't matter if you're overseeing an in-house team or working with freelance partners, it's essential to set clear deadlines, recognize when to outsource tasks,...
Made you Click: The Clickbait Debate
In December 2006, Jay Geiger wrote a blog post that included a never-before-seen word: clickbait. The logic was simple — click referred to the click of a computer mouse while bait referred to something that lures in online users like a worm might lure in a giant...
How Are Your Phone Skills?
Does it sound too low-tech for a social media professional to talk about phone conversations in a virtual work environment? Not when you’re working to meet clients, coworkers, and team members where they are. You may find that connecting via phone is a welcome...
Meet and Greet: Katy Spencer Johnson
Get to know Social Media Strategist, Katy Spencer Johnson! 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...
Meet and Greet: Taylor Shaw
Get to know Social Media Strategist, Taylor Shaw! 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...
How to Lose a Troll in 10 Ways
Did you know 25% of online posters have made at least one toxic comment? That means 1 out of every 4 people have been internet trolls at some point. Although social media can be a means of connecting people, there is a much darker side to these online platforms:...
Mise en Place: Exploring a New Setup for Learning
In 2020 when a significant percentage of the world transitioned to working remotely, attending classes online, and having our groceries delivered to our front door, many fundraising organizations faced a new challenge. With most donations coming from people who give...