NISM Blog
Meet and Greet: Amie Thompson
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...
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...
Crisis Communication Best Practices
Time-sensitive. Not planned. Stressful. These are a few words that come to mind when I hear the term “crisis communications.” No matter what type of organization you work for or even if you own your own business, chances are you’ve experienced a time-sensitive,...
Barracuda PR Meet and Greet
To close out an amazing 2018, the social media team at Barracuda PR, in El Paso, Texas, dedicated themselves to additional training and certification. We are proud to announce that this fantastic organization recently became the first agency in Texas to achieve the...
3 Effective Ways to Manage Multiple Clients
Congrats! You've landed multiple clients for your business. After the initial excitement wears off, the reality of what this actually means soon sets in. How will you manage this? What tools can available to help you feel less overwhelmed? I spent the first 10+ years...
5 Steps to Gaining C-Suite Approval for Social Media
A few years back, I was nearly through a 60-minute presentation on social media with a room full of directors from across the organization when one lone voice finally asked the question on everyone’s mind: What will all of this [social media focus and work] do for us?...
Reconnecting with Reviews – Why we need reviews in our online portfolio
Online reviews have become a part of everyday purchase decisions and social media interaction. Still, business owners and companies have a hard time with reviews. The potential pitfalls and not too obvious numbers of returns make it hard to see the benefits. Although...
3 Ways to Develop a Successful Holiday Marketing Campaign
Is it just me or did the holiday sales start even earlier this year? Many retailers offered "Black Friday Week" deals instead of "Black Friday" deals. Based on what I've read and heard from family and friends, these week-long deals made an impact. So, what makes a...