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3 Ways To Create More Authentic and Meaningful Social Media Posts
It’s difficult to imagine a business without a solid social media strategy. Social media is such an important part of the digital marketing sector that some companies rely on it far more than traditional advertising methods. However, it’s not enough to put together a...
The Role of Social Media During and After a Major Natural Disaster: A Story Within a Story
Hurricane Ian was an unwelcome guest who left major portions of Florida destroyed, especially in the southwest area. His strength, size, and point of impact was not even close to what had been predicted. Some might say, Ian wasn’t what he appeared to be on his...
Social Media Prep for the New Year
As we get closer and closer to the holidays and possibly taking winter breaks before the new year, you may notice you have more time to plan for the new year. So when you have some slow days in the office, in-person or virtual, use your time wisely doing some social...
Part I: Social Media Strategy Certification for Your Second Career
This is a two-part blog post. After reading about the value of certifications in our changing job market here, head over to Credly’s blog to read more about best practices for professional growth through certification. Six years ago, I began working with people...
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...