NISM Blog
Where Should I Advertise? Breaking Down Today’s Top Social Platforms
Photo by Antoni Shkraba Studio How to Pick the Right Platform for Your Social Ads If there’s one question every marketer hears at some point, it’s this: “Where should I advertise?” I wish there were a one-size-fits-all answer—but the truth is, it’s not that simple....
Instagram’s Latest Power Move for Creators – Introducing Edits
Featured image by RDNE Stock project Wait, what? Is Instagram changing things up again? Yes– and this time it’s not just about the algorithm. Instagram has made it clear that they no longer want to be just a social media platform. Now, they also want to be a part of...
Branding Blind Spots Your Audience Sees But You Do Not
(photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) A brand is not just the content a company posts or the promises it promotes. It is also what customers perceive, what they share with others, and what they silently decide after scrolling past a few posts. Social media has become...
Online Safety 101: Protecting Your Website and Social Media from Cyber Threats
Photo by Dan Nelson Do you own a website or social media account for your company? When’s the last time you checked to see if your login credentials were on the dark web, waiting for hackers to take full advantage of them? Did you know that “99% of all cyber attacks...
Content Creators vs. Influencers: Which Is Right for Your Social Media Strategy
Photo by Anna Nekrashevich Getting your brand seen by more people is an important goal to have. After all, the more exposure your business has, the more likely you are to bring in new leads and convert new business. But deciding how to make this happen isn’t always...
Can Canva Cut It For Your Video Needs?
If you work on a small or low-budget social media team, Canva is a tempting option for graphics and video work. After all, the price can be right (free for many features), and it's accessible via phones and desktops. But is Canva the all-inclusive wonder that we hope...
Click to Hire: Attracting Best Fit Candidates to Social Media Marketing Positions
Photo by Tima Mirochnichenko If you are hiring for a job in social media, it may seem smart to copy and paste a similar position description another company is using to recruit for your open role. A lot of companies have the same types of jobs and the basic skills are...
AI Won’t Take Your Job—But Someone Using It Might!
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk “The toothpaste will never go back into the tube,” said Jon Leland, Media Innovator & Creativity Catalyst, during NISM’s Empowering AI Trends for Social Media Marketing webinar. Regarding his toothpaste statement, he also mentioned that “AI...
30-60-90 Day Plan: Setting Your New Social Media Team Member Up for Success
Photo by Resume Genius Bringing a new social media professional onto your marketing team is an exciting opportunity to infuse fresh ideas into your digital presence. But even the most talented social media experts can struggle to find their footing without a proper...