NISM Blog
Meet & Greet: Arielle Eaton
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...
Getting a Good Foundation for Your Social Media Strategy
Let me set the mood. It's a beautiful spring day on a college campus. But you are stuck at your desk. It's your first week as a Social Media Specialist. Today, you will have your first meeting with your manager. You have a social media strategy drafted and ready for...
Meet and Greet: Dave Acosta
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...
Why is it so hard to secure our own masks first?
Leaders, this blog post is for you. I was watching the safety instruction video for what felt like the millionth time and my mind began to wander. As I watched the animated woman in the video dutifully follow instructions and secure her own mask before securing her...
Fourge Social is the First Agency in Iowa to be Certified by the National Institute for Social Media
“Taking the National Institute for Social Media (NISM) Social Media Strategists (SMS) course not only improved our skills as a marketing/social media professional, but added a wealth of knowledge to our company,” says Christine Melaas of Fourge Social in Dubuque, IA....
Just Starting Out on Social Media? Follow These Three Brands
Customers are looking to connect with brands on social media in an authentic and unique way. They want to see more than product stats and bland content. They want you to engage with them. They want to be heard. They want to see the heartbeat of your business. When...
Social Media Managers vs. Community Managers: Why You Need Both
As social media continues to evolve, so do the roles and responsibilities of those in charge of marketing on our beloved social platforms. Social media management used to be a relatively easy and straightforward role, but over time has become more complex. Nowadays,...
The National Institute for Social Media is proud to be the official sponsor of the ‘Why I Social’ Podcast
We are very excited to announce the National Institute for Social Media (NISM) is the new official sponsor for the Why I Social podcast. Why I Social is a bi-weekly podcast (released every other Tuesday) that highlights social media professionals “who get social...
6 Tips to Help You Further Your Brand on Social Media
To really stand out on social media, your business has to do more than fill your platforms with product stats and bland content. Customers want to connect online through stories that feel authentic and unique. They want you to engage with them. They want to see...