NISM Blog
Best Practices for Organic Content on Instagram
Featured Image by Photo by Ron Lach Why does organic content matter on Instagram, especially for your business? For one, it is content that you’re not actively paying to promote. That doesn't mean it should deserve any less attention than content you are boosting,...
Is It Time to Ditch Manual Posting for Good?
Featured image by LaylaBird. Manual posting nearly drove me crazy. When I first started my job as a social media manager, I was overwhelmed with content—videos, graphics, and photos—all needing to be posted at specific times. I felt completely over my head. They had...
“Keep It Real”: Why Authenticity Is the New Marketing Superpower
Let’s face it: audiences today are more skeptical than ever. Glossy ads and lofty mission statements don’t cut it, especially with Gen Z. This generation of digital natives has grown up with endless information at their fingertips, and they’re quick to spot when...
Bluesky – A Channel Worth Exploring
Featured image by fauxels Social media professionals face the challenge of staying up-to-date with new and emerging channels as part of their ongoing education. Many new channels emerge that either fail to secure adequate funding or fail to gain significant traction...
The Role of Social Media in Driving ROI for Branded Merchandise
Featured image by MART PRODUCTION Social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses looking to maximize the return on investment (ROI) of their branded merchandise. Branded merchandise—sometimes called promotional products—includes tangible items such as...
When Your Social Media Team Handles Traumatic Content
Photo by Martina Carinci As a social media professional, you will likely be exposed to traumatic content within your feed due to disturbing events in the news or postings by bad actors. Whether it’s real or AI-generated, being exposed to graphic or traumatic content...
Using LinkedIn Like It’s 2015? Let’s Fix That
Photo by LinkedIn Sales Solutions Before college, I never imagined my professional life would include a social media profile. But after my first semester, the search for a summer job began. Enter: LinkedIn. While my original intent was to use it for job hunting, I...
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...