NISM Blog
Disingenuous Marketing Isn’t Fetch: The ‘Mean Girls’ Debacle
Photo Credit: Jimin Kim/SOPA Images Paramount’s “Mean Girls” was recently queen bee at the box office, raking in $33 million through the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Audiences were first introduced to the iconic clique known as 'the plastics' when Tina Fey...
How to Create and Integrate a Social Media Policy (and Why You Need One)
Photo by fauxels You’ve seen the articles. An employee is fired for badmouthing their employer on X or someone got the company in hot water by disclosing a customer’s private information. Social media can be an excellent tool for growing your brand’s online presence...
Meet and Greet: Charice Patterson
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...
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,...
Hey Social Media Managers: Take a Break
Social media managers are the unsung heroes behind the screens, juggling multiple platforms, campaigns, and audience engagements simultaneously. While it's their job to be the social media champions for their clients or brands, they often forget to champion their own...
Can European Privacy Law Affect USA Business?
Did you know? ChatGpt was unavailable in Italy for about a month and Meta was recently fined $1.2 billion, as each company did not comply with GDPR. What is GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR 679) is the toughest privacy and security law in...
When is Podcasting the Right Fit for Your Marketing Strategy?
In recent years, podcasting has emerged as a powerful medium for communication, entertainment, and marketing. As an audio-based platform, podcasts offer a unique opportunity for businesses and individuals to reach their target audience in a more personal and engaging...
AOU Creative Group Joins the List of SMS Certified Agencies
The National Institute for Social Media is proud to announce that the AOU Creative Group has earned the NISM Certification Agency Badge. Agency certification signifies a commitment to the professional development, education, and certification of its employees. Team...