NISM Blog
Where Should I Advertise? Breaking Down Today’s Top Social Platforms
Photo by Antoni Shkraba Studio How to Pick the Right Platform for Your Social Ads If there’s one question every marketer hears at some point, it’s this: “Where should I advertise?” I wish there were a one-size-fits-all answer—but the truth is, it’s not that simple....
Instagram’s Latest Power Move for Creators – Introducing Edits
Featured image by RDNE Stock project Wait, what? Is Instagram changing things up again? Yes– and this time it’s not just about the algorithm. Instagram has made it clear that they no longer want to be just a social media platform. Now, they also want to be a part of...
Branding Blind Spots Your Audience Sees But You Do Not
(photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) A brand is not just the content a company posts or the promises it promotes. It is also what customers perceive, what they share with others, and what they silently decide after scrolling past a few posts. Social media has become...
Crafting the Perfect Social Media Job Title
Anyone who’s been responsible for choosing a title when creating or updating a social media marketing job can attest to the fact that it isn’t as easy as it may seem. A job title has to be appealing to candidates, convey the appropriate level of expertise and...
TikTok’s U.S. Saga Continues
Photo by Sergei Tokmakov Federal Law As marketing professionals, you are likely well aware of the on again, off again relationship between the U.S. and TikTok. As we enter into another critical crossroads, let’s take a look at where we have been and where we are...
Joseph Scalzo: My Experience as an NISM Intern
Photo of Joseph Scalzo I admit that at the beginning of Summer 2024, I had never heard of the National Institute for Social Media. I had just finished my first year as a San Francisco State University graduate student and was looking to gain experience within the...
Media Monitoring 101: Negative Publicity
Image Source Understanding Media Monitoring for Negative Publicity In the digital age, where information spreads rapidly, negative publicity can significantly impact a brand’s reputation. For online marketing professionals, media monitoring is an essential practice...
How to Effectively Engage Your Diverse Online Community
Photo by: Alexander Suhorucov In a world where our online communities come from different backgrounds, experiences, and locations, it is paramount that social media community managers understand how to appropriately engage with varying audiences. To remain relevant as...
How to Respond to Analytics Findings: Navigating Your Next Steps with Ease
Photo by Georgia de Lotz The best part about your research and analytics is finding out what you have learned. As a social media professional, figuring out what you need to do better and how to improve your work is stressful. Research and analytics make this part of...