NISM Blog
Vanity Metrics: Not Useless, Just Misunderstood
Featured image by Karola G Let’s be honest, vanity metrics can feel great. Watching the likes roll in on a post, hitting a new follower milestone, or seeing your video views spike overnight can certainly boost your ego. But therein lies the problem. While these kinds...
Less Stress, More Strategy: Why You Need a Content Calendar Now
Featured image by fauxels You don’t need to post more, you need to post smarter. Running a business or your own brand can be hectic! For many, content creation and scheduling can be overwhelming tasks. As a result, it’s often pushed to the back burner. Without a clear...
Stop Feeling Stuck: The Power of Action Plans for Students and Young Professionals
Featured image by Vlada Karpovich If you are currently reading this, chances are you are feeling a little stuck– or you’ve at least felt that way before. Most of us have been at a point where we feel like we are constantly busy but somehow never really getting...
Social Listening: The Secret Weapon Every Social Media Marketer Needs
Photo by Anastasiya Badun As scary as it might sound, it is likely that there are numerous people talking about your brand each day. Whether it be good, bad, or sharing an experience, conversations are still happening across platforms. Naturally, it makes you want to...
Scroll TikTok with Purpose: Inspiring Accounts For Marketers to Watch
Photo by S O C I A L . C U T Whether you’re a marketer looking to up your content game, a small business trying to reach a new audience, or a social media professional on the hunt for the next big trend, TikTok is the platform for you. But with how fast TikTok moves,...
Building Belonging: The Power of Empathy in Social Media Marketing
Featured image by Keira Burton In today’s crowded digital landscape, where brands compete for likes, clicks, and conversions, the real differentiator isn’t just eye-catching visuals or clever hashtags; it’s empathy. Social media communities thrive when brands stop...
Bluesky – A Channel Worth Exploring
Featured image by fauxels Social media professionals face the challenge of staying up-to-date with new and emerging channels as part of their ongoing education. Many new channels emerge that either fail to secure adequate funding or fail to gain significant traction...
The Role of Social Media in Driving ROI for Branded Merchandise
Featured image by MART PRODUCTION Social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses looking to maximize the return on investment (ROI) of their branded merchandise. Branded merchandise—sometimes called promotional products—includes tangible items such as...
When Your Social Media Team Handles Traumatic Content
Photo by Martina Carinci As a social media professional, you will likely be exposed to traumatic content within your feed due to disturbing events in the news or postings by bad actors. Whether it’s real or AI-generated, being exposed to graphic or traumatic content...