NISM Blog
Keeping Your Social Media Accounts Safe
Photo by Ron Lach In an era where likes, shares, and hashtags are part of our daily lexicon, social media platforms have become more than just a means of staying connected; they've become integral to our digital lives. But as we scroll through our feeds, commenting,...
Are Paid Influencers Right for Your Social Strategy?
Photo by Ivan Samkov Influencer marketing involves collaborating with individuals in your market with a significant and engaged following on social media platforms or other online channels to promote a brand's products or services. Influencers can sway their...
Tips for Effective Project Management
Effective project management is the cornerstone of success in today's fast-paced business environment. It doesn't matter if you're overseeing an in-house team or working with freelance partners, it's essential to set clear deadlines, recognize when to outsource tasks,...
Pinterest 2020
As we finish up another year in social media, the different trend posts are starting to roll out. There’s a lot of attention as 2020 dawns on ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, for numerous reasons. They’re testing a Spotify rival called Resso in Indonesia, for example,...
What Nonprofits Can Learn from Spotify Wrapped
What nonprofit doesn’t want a new way to say a personalized thank you to donors, and to generate additional conversation online about their brand? Spotify Wrapped provides a model for doing just that. If you haven’t seen it, you can check out Spotify Wrapped at...
How To Integrate Your Social Media Feeds With Your Website
Social media has rapidly gone from an entertaining diversion (and hotbed for GIF-based frivolity) to a key part of the internet’s regular operation — particularly when it comes to business. Within the confines of top social media platforms, vital information is...
How to Identify Your Target Audience
Some might answer the question of “Who’s your target audience?” with “Anyone with a wallet!” That’s cool but hardly nuanced. And when it comes to social media optimization, a lot of brands still just broadcasting posts -- there’s not a ton of targeting, and they just...
Self-Study Tips to Achieve Your SMS Certification
Exam. It’s a word that strikes fear into the hearts of many. This can be especially true if you’re a working professional who hasn’t studied on your own or taken a test in years. Rest assured, there’s nothing sinister about the NISM Social Media Strategist (SMS) exam....
How CEOs can Leverage Social Media to Improve their Brand Reputation
A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a digital brand. The online presence they build for themselves, the connections they make, and the content they share all have a direct impact on public perception of their company. This, in turn, influences the corporate brand –...