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Not Following the Crowd on Social Media
Every time we wake up and turn on the news there is a new must-have social media app. TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Instagram. Which one should you be on for your business or personal brand? Before you create a username for every social media platform out there, read...
Making In-the-Moment Content STICK
Summertime, upcoming events, and an increase in outings mean one thing: more in-the-moment content for your social media pages! Content is everywhere so take advantage of these longer days, brighter colors, and warmer weather; this is what your audience wants to see!...
5 Musts When Creating a Content Strategy
Image source: Unsplash If you are a business or organization, you likely have one of these goals: Sell products Promote services Gain subscribers Acquire volunteers Collect donations Hire staff How do you sell yourself to your target audience to reach these...
Want a Successful Social Media Campaign? – Start with Strategic Planning!
There is so much going on in the world of Social Media and everybody wants to be in on it! So I am jumping back in and looking for ways I can be a part of it. The first thing I did was go online to see what businesses are doing with social media, and they are doing...
MEET AND GREET: Theresa Fisher
INTRODUCTION Our SMS professionals serve as ambassadors for our certification program here at NISM. Not only are they knowledgeable about our curriculum, they also share our passion for social media. Best of all, their stories help shape our organization and the work...
Sharing Your Social Media Presentation
Sharing Your Social Media Presentation Have you ever been asked for your slide deck before or after you’ve given a presentation? Here are a few reasons why you may want to think twice before sharing next time. What are you afraid of? When I first started facilitating...
5 Ways to Create Content that Connects
Ever wonder if the content you are posting is being read? And, do you find yourself curious if the content you are putting out there is not only being read, but also having an impact on your organization? In today's digital world, each of us probably receives hundreds...
This Is How To Use Instagram Stories To Your Advantage
Since its launch back in 2016, Instagram Stories has been nothing but a success in helping brands to connect to millions of users all over the globe. Stories provide an effortless way to encourage user engagement through a fun and innovative way. To put it simply, an...
National Institute for Social Media Partners with Logic Institute to Offer Social Media Strategists (SMS) Certification Preparation
Social media is a communications channel that we use on a daily basis for personal and professional connections. Knowing how to utilize this channel has become a skill that, when done well, contributes to the growth of businesses all around the world. The...