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Is Self-Study Right for You?

Is Self-Study Right for You?

There are many different options professionals pursue for continuing education – classroom learning, online education, and a variety of self-directed learning options. To prepare for the NISM Social Media Strategist (SMS) certification, we offer many of those options...

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Marketing Don’ts & Why They (unfortunately) Work

Marketing Don’ts & Why They (unfortunately) Work

As a certified social media strategist, it’s part of my job to look for patterns. Why do people respond to some posts and not others? Where’s the fine line between provocative and offensive content? How do you tell someone they should check out your product – because...

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Tell Your Story with Brand in Social Media

Tell Your Story with Brand in Social Media

Content Planning with a Brand Lens Like a brand, great social content takes work. There’s a lot that goes into planning each and every post on a social media platform. The American Marketing Association defines brand as "A name, term, design, symbol, or any other...

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