NISM Blog
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...
6 Social Video Marketing Trends to Consider in 2023
As we move into the 21st century, video is becoming an increasingly popular way to consume information. Businesses that want to stay ahead of the curve must be aware of using video to connect with their audience. In 2023, there will be several social video marketing...
2023 Social Media & Technology Conferences
It’s no secret technology is evolving and with that has come growth in social media platforms. It seems each year new networks and channels are created and implemented into our daily lives – and it’s become critical for businesses to adapt and include these channels...
Proving the Value of Your Continuing Education
As the National Institute for Social Media continues to grow and an increased number of educational opportunities appear in the social media space, certified Social Media Strategists (SMS) are more often finding themselves wondering, “Does this count as continuing...
Highlights from the 2019 Social Media Job Study
Every few years, NISM reviews the content of our certified social media strategist (SMS) exam. Part of the process is a job study – an opportunity to check in on what employers are looking for in the field of social media, what changes may have occurred, and...
The Resource for Social Media Professionals that Will Take a Lot of the Guess Work Out of the Job
When social media as we know it today first came on the scene in 1997, it was viewed as a way for people to stay connected with friends near and far online. It wasn’t long, however, before businesses started taking note of the medium’s potential to connect them with...
Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: Continuing Education for Digital Marketers
Things change and so must we! In this ever changing, ever growing, technology-driven world, it’s important for digital marketers to stay informed and up-to-date of the latest trends, tips, tactics, and techniques to better serve our clients. What may have worked two...
Memes: Are They Right or Wrong For Your Business?
If you opened this article, there’s a good chance you fall into one of two categories: You either love and regularly post memes as part of your social media mix, or you have no idea what a meme is and you’re hoping to learn more. Whichever category you fall in, this...
Overcoming Limitations
I enjoyed reading and writing as a kid, but I didn't discover my love for writing until I became an adult. I write for a living and remarkably, I didn't decide I wanted to write a book until recently. Like really truly commit to writing a book. For some reason, I...