NISM Blog
Why Caring for Your Team is the Smartest Business Strategy
Featured image by Yan Krukau Treating your team well isn’t just good for morale; it’s good for business, too. In today’s world, it is easy to view the well-being of your employees as a bonus instead of an essential to your business. But the truth is, how you treat...
Mastering the Workflow: Essential Project Management Tools for Social Media Strategists
Photo by Daria Nepriakhina As a social media strategist, we know you wear multiple hats. You’re not just managing what is posted where, but whole teams, content creators, deadlines, results, creative, and more. With so many moving parts, staying organized and...
CapCut and Canva – Can You Get By Without Going Pro?
Featured image by Tony Schnagl If you are a social media marketer, tools like CapCut and Canva are likely your best friend… or potentially worst nemesis. Hopefully, you skew more towards the former, but if you’re using the free version, you might often find yourself...
The Only Equipment You Need to Start Doing Video for Your Business
Most people overcomplicate video. They buy fancy cameras, multiple lights, expensive microphones—and all of it ends up sitting in a closet because the setup takes too long to use consistently. The truth is much simpler: you only need one thing to start creating...
Chronically Online (and Proud): Why Marketers Should Embrace Their Inner Internet Addict
Photo by Rumeysa Demir When I started my 2025 summer as an NISM Social Media Strategist Intern, I didn’t expect to leave with an unofficial superpower. But as the internship wrapped up, I was honored (and a little amused) to receive the “News & Trend Tracker”...
Deliver Your Marketing Campaign On Time and On Budget By Hiring the Right Vendor
Photo by Amina Atar Hiring the right vendor can make or break a project, especially when deadlines, budgets, and brand reputation are on the line. Whether you’re launching a website, planning a social media campaign, or designing new branding, your success depends on...
Crisis Tested, Community Approved: When Online Relationships Make (or Break) Your Brand
Photo by Kelly Sikkema Ever noticed how the brands that handle a crisis well are the ones with a strong community already behind them? It’s not a coincidence. Whether it’s a product fail, a social slip-up, or a full-on PR disaster, a loyal and engaged online community...
Beyond the Scroll: What Marketers Can Learn from TikTok’s Rise
Featured image by Artem Podrez Why TikTok Matters TikTok has quickly evolved from dancing and lip-syncing videos. Over the years, the United States has had an on-and-off relationship with TikTok. Earlier this year, we all expected TikTok to be banned, which put...
Why Instagram Reigns Supreme for Building Brand Communities
Featured image by Kindel Media If you’re looking to build a thriving brand community, Instagram is likely your best bet, and it’s not just because it’s trendy. With over 2 billion monthly active users and a platform average engagement rate of 2%, Instagram combines...