NISM Blog
Make the Most of ‘National Day of’ Content
On this day (8.30.22) it is National Beach Day, National Grief Awareness Day, and National Toasted Marshmallow Day. In addition, August is National Dog Month, Black Business Month, International Peace Month and about twenty other things. Wow! Who knew there were so...
Strengthening Your Social Media Presence with Infographics
When it comes to social media, visual content and bite-sized information are quickly becoming the preferred method for customers and users alike. In today’s fast-paced, quick-scrolling world, your company's information needs to stand out in any way it can, especially...
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...
Improve your LinkedIn’s Curb Appeal
As a college student nearing graduation, the prominence of LinkedIn’s connection opportunities have not been lost on me. Like everyone else, I know that a solid LinkedIn profile is more important than ever to job seekers and hiring managers. But with more than half a...
Relationship Building 101
If you've been reading my previous blog entries or we've met in person, you know that I am a self-described "people person." I love meeting new people and learning more about who they are and why they do what they do. Their story matters to me. This is a gift I've...
Math 2.0 Day: Celebrating Math and Innovation on July 8th
July 8th is Math 2.0 Day – and it’s our opportunity to recognize that the world today runs on math and numbers! Social media professionals will be the first to tell you that without math, it would be incredibly difficult to have meaningful conversations with our...
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...