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Social Listening for Strategic Planning

Social Listening for Strategic Planning

“In the absence of social listening, strategic planning is under-informed or uninformed, and this can be costly for an organization’s time and resources.” Strategic planning is an essential cornerstone of social media strategy and connects an organization’s social...

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My Mind is Full – How Can I Be Mindful?

My Mind is Full – How Can I Be Mindful?

Do you get overwhelmed by the daily work, struggles, and sheer volume of information in your job? Do you sometimes feel the urge to just go to a place where there is quiet, no internet, and no expectations? Oh, how wonderful that would be. Would be? How wonderful that...

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Social Wayfinding: Navigate the noise

Social Wayfinding: Navigate the noise

Imagine you are sailing on a vast ocean. You have all the tools to get to your destination, sail, maps, and GPS, but how well you use the tools will determine how fast you get there.  And let’s be honest, you want to get there faster. Because the sooner you get to...

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How to Write a Meaningful Review Quickly

How to Write a Meaningful Review Quickly

Some interesting statistics about online reviews that shouldn’t surprise any of us: 84% of people trust online reviews as much as a personal recommendation. 31% more is spent by customers when a company has excellent reviews. On average, 1 negative review can cost a...

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A Simplistic Approach to Social Media

A Simplistic Approach to Social Media

When was the last time you sat still and were simply present? In today’s fast-paced world full of schedules, chores, and obligations, it seems nearly impossible to pause, breathe, and focus on the little things. And yet we’ve all heard that mindfulness is...

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Meet and Greet: Heather Rule

Meet and Greet: Heather Rule

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...

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More Than Just Fireworks

More Than Just Fireworks

It’s no question that when it comes to Independence Day, Americans tend to go all out. According to this infographic, it is expected hungry barbecuers across the U.S. will spend $6.8 billion on July 4th food. It also comes as no surprise that more than 16,000...

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Meet and Greet: Leslie Constans

Meet and Greet: Leslie Constans

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...

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