NISM Blog
5 Ways To Secure Your Company’s Social Media Accounts
As we enter the new year, it is time to start thinking about how to protect your business against the latest threats. A major part of doing so involves securing your social media channels against hackers and cybercriminals that can cause major havoc. The good news is...
Certificate vs. Certification: Is There a Difference?
The words “Certificate” and “Certification” are used often in the world of education and professional development. Many times they are used interchangeably, but is there a difference? The short answer is "Yes", but let's take a closer look at a certificate vs....
An Expert’s Guide to Executing a Winning B2B SEO Strategy
Whether it's SEO, content marketing, or social media, each digital marketing strategy should be tailored to fit its target audience. However, when considering how to execute the right approach to gaining brand awareness and organic search engine rankings, it's...
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 –...
6 Steps to Ace Engagement on Facebook
Because of its sheer reach, most companies believe that they should focus their social marketing, promotion and advertising efforts on Facebook, first and foremost. It is important to first understand your customer and choose your platform appropriately. For example,...
Tips for Creating an Effective Social Listening Query
Photo by Gavin Whitner Social listening programs offer many benefits beyond reputation monitoring – it opens up a world of unstructured, online conversations that give brands new avenues for marketing in a way that is personal and effective. It also provides valuable...
4 Takeaways on Managing your Online Personal Brand
Why is social media important to you and your life? For starters, it’s an opportunity to connect with others. When we think of social media platforms as merely other communication channels or tools, the stigma of these unknown sharing methods is removed from our fears...
7 Tips for Creating an Integrated Content Calendar
Which sounds more exciting – planning your content for the next 6-12 months or planning a beach vacation? Okay, maybe that isn’t a fair match up, but creating a content calendar can be a fun, satisfying practice that sets you and your team up for success. And yes,...