NISM Blog
Embracing Brand Transparency and Responsibility in Social Media
In today’s online world, connecting with consumers is no easy task. But, with great effort comes great reward. Brands that prioritize transparency and exemplify responsibility will gain consumer trust, increase sales, and boost their reputation. It might be tempting...
See the Amazing Faces of NISM: Coming to Instagram
If you stay up to date on all things NISM, you most likely read our last blog post on “Hosting a Successful Instagram Takeover.” Well, as you might have guessed, that article was no coincidence! 2020 has been a difficult year full of hurdles, and yet, our community...
Hosting a Successful Instagram Takeover
Right off the bat, the term “Instagram Takeover” sounds exciting – like a tremendous conquest that leads to an enchanting discovery. However, unlike most conquests in history, Instagram Takeovers have proven to be mutually beneficial for all parties involved. This...
Choosing the Right Platform for Your Business?
Around 1.7 billion people globally have active social media accounts, which is over 60 percent of the global population with access to the Internet. (While the global population is around 8 billion, less than half that has consistent Internet access.) Social media...
Learning from 2016 and Adjusting to 2017
Ways 2017 is Going to be a Big year for Social Media 2016 was a year of transformation for social media and the ways that people approach it. Social media has become a way of life for many people, and 2017 is going to be the big push to bring interactive experiences...
New Leadership at the National Institute for Social Media Answers the Call for Professional Standards
For Immediate Release: January 11, 2017 New Leadership at the National Institute for Social Media Answers the Call for Professional Standards Jennifer Radke, CEO, reveals new product offerings and updated Advisory Committee MINNEAPOLIS – Now under new leadership, the...
Check Off Your First 2017 Resolution This Week
I’ve enjoyed working with the National Institute of Social Media immensely lately. We’re putting out a series of new books in 2017 to help social media marketing professionals prep for the Social Media Strategist exam (and a career in social media in general) and the...
A Gardener, Your College Marketing Professor, and My Mom Walk Into a Bar
The NISM Anthology deadline is just weeks away – December 31st! And as people contemplate what they might contribute, I’m amazed how often I hear: “I don’t have any advice to share with social media professionals… what could they possibly learn from me?” Who’d take...
NISM 2016 Job Study Review
One of NISM greatest priorities is to actively listen to its audience. To become the best resource for our members and partners, we have to stay attuned to their needs and relevant to the trends of their workplaces. This is especially important in such a...