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Social Media Prep for the New Year

Social Media Prep for the New Year

As we get closer and closer to the holidays and possibly taking winter breaks before the new year, you may notice you have more time to plan for the new year. So when you have some slow days in the office, in-person or virtual, use your time wisely doing some social...

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Meet and Greet: Amie Thompson

Meet and Greet: Amie Thompson

Our SMS professionals serve as ambassadors for our certification program here at NISM. Not only are they knowledgeable about our curriculum, but they also share our passion for social media. Best of all, their stories help shape our organization and the work that we...

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College Seniors Guide to Social Media Branding

College Seniors Guide to Social Media Branding

Why is having personal branding on social media important for graduating seniors? After graduation, your student role transitions into a potential employee. As you job search, you want to manage impressions of your skills, abilities, and experiences on your social...

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Meet and Greet: Erika Voeller

Meet and Greet: Erika Voeller

 The NISM SMS professionals serve as ambassadors for our certification program. Not only are they knowledgeable about our curriculum, but they also share our passion for social media. Best of all, their stories help shape our organization and the work that we do here....

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The Importance of Feedback

The Importance of Feedback

Have you visited the doctor recently and received a survey afterwards asking you how your appointment went? It seems like I receive surveys a few times per week. If I have the time, I like to fill these out to give the organization or individual some feedback. If I’ve...

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Influencers are Losing their Influence

Influencers are Losing their Influence

Open Instagram and begin to scroll through your feed. How many organic posts made by friends or family do you see before you come across an influencer-sponsored post? Odds are you won’t make it very far, seeing as 93% of influencers use Instagram as their platform of...

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Social Wayfinding: Navigate the noise

Social Wayfinding: Navigate the noise

Imagine you are sailing on a vast ocean. You have all the tools to get to your destination, sail, maps, and GPS, but how well you use the tools will determine how fast you get there.  And let’s be honest, you want to get there faster. Because the sooner you get to...

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How to Write a Meaningful Review Quickly

How to Write a Meaningful Review Quickly

Some interesting statistics about online reviews that shouldn’t surprise any of us: 84% of people trust online reviews as much as a personal recommendation. 31% more is spent by customers when a company has excellent reviews. On average, 1 negative review can cost a...

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A Simplistic Approach to Social Media

A Simplistic Approach to Social Media

When was the last time you sat still and were simply present? In today’s fast-paced world full of schedules, chores, and obligations, it seems nearly impossible to pause, breathe, and focus on the little things. And yet we’ve all heard that mindfulness is...

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