NISM Blog
Battling Imposter Syndrome as a Social Media Professional
Since NISM brings together an international community of social media professionals who learn from one another in live webinars and virtual chats, it’s no wonder there’s one topic we see come up time and time again – Imposter Syndrome. Chances are you’ve clicked on...
Recruiting Top Candidates Using Social Media
What does it take for a job post to grab one’s attention? When it comes to recruiting for your company, where are you finding qualified applicants? It seems as if so many companies are struggling to find long-term, qualified, and reliable candidates. Everyone wants to...
Getting Inspired by Social Listening
“Even when you love social listening, you find those moments where you are tired or and want to take pause, or you feel like it can be the task that you put off for another day. And one that never comes unless it must, unfortunately. Social listening is really no...
3 Keys to Employee Engagement
Whether your organization has ten employees or 10,000 employees, chances are you've heard of employee engagement or have thought about ways to help get your own employees more engaged. Engagement can take different forms-- monthly employee lunch outings, utilizing...
NISM Summer Sessions: Free CEUs June through August
Our certified social media strategists have found creative ways over the years to earn their 20 CEUs required for recertification. And while we provide a list of pre-approved CEUs offered by other organizations, we also wanted to provide our community with an...
Tools for a Wow Factor on Instagram
Before we get started, be sure to check out my previous NISM blog post, 4 Ways to a Wow Factor on Instagram. Now that we’ve discussed on-trend visual marketing tactics for Instagram, it’s time to showcase the apps and tools that you can use to make these tips a...
4 Ways to a Wow Factor on Instagram
Recently, Facebook has taken more steps toward prioritizing meaningful interactions between friends and family and less on brand content, allowing Instagram to step in as “the new home for brands.” This means it is more important than ever for Instagram marketers to...
Celeste Russell Joins NISM as Content Creator Intern
As an institute that believes firmly in life-long education, we are excited to introduce you to our very first Content Creator Intern, Celeste Russell. Celeste was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and moved to Minnesota to pursue a degree in Acting and...
Should You Buy a Positive Review?
I recently visited a local McDonald’s, and noticed a change on the top of the receipt. In the past, they asked for feedback about my experience, and in return, they offered a free Quarter Pounder with cheese or a free breakfast sandwich for my feedback. This time, as...