Can You Post That? A Social Media Marketer’s Guide to Likeness Rights

Can You Post That? A Social Media Marketer’s Guide to Likeness Rights

Featured image by Arnav Pratap Singh Have you given much thought to your likeness rights? If not, imagine this: You’re driving down the highway when a billboard catches your eye. It’s an ad for a fancy new restaurant, nothing unusual. But then you do a...
Building Meaningful Online Communities on LinkedIn

Building Meaningful Online Communities on LinkedIn

Featured image by Ono Kosuki Among Social Media Marketers, social media marketing is also known as “many-to-many” marketing. Meaning that marketers do not hold much control…people do. Social media was not originally created for brands to market themselves. Since their...
The Only Equipment You Need to Start Doing Video for Your Business

The Only Equipment You Need to Start Doing Video for Your Business

Most people overcomplicate video.  They buy fancy cameras, multiple lights, expensive microphones—and all of it ends up sitting in a closet because the setup takes too long to use consistently.  The truth is much simpler: you only need one thing to start creating...
Chronically Online (and Proud): Why Marketers Should Embrace Their Inner Internet Addict

Chronically Online (and Proud): Why Marketers Should Embrace Their Inner Internet Addict

Photo by Rumeysa Demir When I started my 2025 summer as an NISM Social Media Strategist Intern, I didn’t expect to leave with an unofficial superpower. But as the internship wrapped up, I was honored (and a little amused) to receive the “News & Trend Tracker”...
Deliver Your Marketing Campaign On Time and On Budget By Hiring the Right Vendor

Deliver Your Marketing Campaign On Time and On Budget By Hiring the Right Vendor

Photo by Amina Atar Hiring the right vendor can make or break a project, especially when deadlines, budgets, and brand reputation are on the line. Whether you’re launching a website, planning a social media campaign, or designing new branding, your success depends on...
Beyond the Scroll: What Marketers Can Learn from TikTok’s Rise

Beyond the Scroll: What Marketers Can Learn from TikTok’s Rise

Featured image by Artem Podrez   Why TikTok Matters TikTok has quickly evolved from dancing and lip-syncing videos. Over the years, the United States has had an on-and-off relationship with TikTok. Earlier this year, we all expected TikTok to be banned, which put...