NISM Blog
Meet and Greet: Chris Strub
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...
Instagram Reels: Trendy and Targeted!
Last month, we broke down why Instagram Reels are so successful for reach and how to get started making them. If you haven’t read that blog post, we suggest you start there! Now, we’re diving into the fun side of IG Reels. From finding inspiration, to hopping on...
Social Media Storytelling for Business
Anyone in the social media industry will tell you that social media marketing can be quite simple: people want to see people on social media. And this is true, but it also needs to be done effectively. Oftentimes many accounts’ marketing campaigns can fail because...
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...
Always Educating
If you’re an internal or external social media professional (i.e., full- or part-time employee vs. consultant, speaker, etc.), you’re an educator as much as you are a marketer – or at least you should be. One of the core learning objectives in each of the six NISM...
8 Tips to Improve Your Video Resume
People are always asking for video tips, so today, I have a quick list for you to reference as you get started. Lighting – Don’t Be a Shadow Human When you sit in front of a bright light, use a window as an example, the light coming from behind you will make you look...
How to Choose a Social Media Management Tool
How do you manage your social tasks? Do you write and schedule content into each social platform individually? Or do you use a social media management tool to schedule your content across multiple platforms? If you have not yet used a social media management tool, I...