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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...
Creating an Effective Social Media Marketing Campaign
Social media marketing isn’t just the future – it’s a necessary component of any successful marketing strategy today. If your business has any interest in attracting a younger demographic, creating an effective social media marketing campaign is essential. It’s the...
Content Is Everywhere
Do you ever wonder how many photos you take a year on your phone? Here is some food for thought. According to data shared by Photutorial, it’s predicted there will be 1.72 trillion photos taken in 2022 and 92.5% will be taken by smartphones and only 7% with cameras....
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...
Can You Teach an Experienced Marketer New Tricks?
We asked recently certified Social Media Strategist Patricia Diaz why, as an experienced marketer, she decided to pursue certification through NISM. Here's what she had to say! Employees across the U.S. work under the assumption that learning is done on the job and...
Social Media and Self-Care
Self-care is a word you’re probably familiar with and chances are your version of self-care is different than mine. Maybe you’ve got a stressful job and self-care for you is meeting up with your best friend on a Friday night after work for ½ priced apps and drinks. Or...
Part I: Social Media Strategy Certification for Your Second Career
This is a two-part blog post. After reading about the value of certifications in our changing job market here, head over to Credly’s blog to read more about best practices for professional growth through certification. Six years ago, I began working with people...