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5 Easy Ways To Remove Audio From Your Video
There are several reasons for wanting to remove the audio from your video files. It could be an artistic choice made with the goal of enhancing a particular scene. Alternatively, it could be purely practical, like muting an aesthetic clip to remove your friends’...
5 Ways To Secure Your Company’s Social Media Accounts
As we enter the new year, it is time to start thinking about how to protect your business against the latest threats. A major part of doing so involves securing your social media channels against hackers and cybercriminals that can cause major havoc. The good news is...
Certificate vs. Certification: Is There a Difference?
The words “Certificate” and “Certification” are used often in the world of education and professional development. Many times they are used interchangeably, but is there a difference? The short answer is "Yes", but let's take a closer look at a certificate vs....
NISM Summer Sessions: Free CEUs June through August
Our certified social media strategists have found creative ways over the years to earn their 20 CEUs required for recertification. And while we provide a list of pre-approved CEUs offered by other organizations, we also wanted to provide our community with an...
Tools for a Wow Factor on Instagram
Before we get started, be sure to check out my previous NISM blog post, 4 Ways to a Wow Factor on Instagram. Now that we’ve discussed on-trend visual marketing tactics for Instagram, it’s time to showcase the apps and tools that you can use to make these tips a...
4 Ways to a Wow Factor on Instagram
Recently, Facebook has taken more steps toward prioritizing meaningful interactions between friends and family and less on brand content, allowing Instagram to step in as “the new home for brands.” This means it is more important than ever for Instagram marketers to...
Celeste Russell Joins NISM as Content Creator Intern
As an institute that believes firmly in life-long education, we are excited to introduce you to our very first Content Creator Intern, Celeste Russell. Celeste was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and moved to Minnesota to pursue a degree in Acting and...
Should You Buy a Positive Review?
I recently visited a local McDonald’s, and noticed a change on the top of the receipt. In the past, they asked for feedback about my experience, and in return, they offered a free Quarter Pounder with cheese or a free breakfast sandwich for my feedback. This time, as...
Can You Teach an Experienced Marketer New Tricks?
We asked recently certified Social Media Strategist Patricia Diaz why, as an experienced marketer, she decided to pursue certification through NISM. Here's what she had to say! Employees across the U.S. work under the assumption that learning is done on the job and...