Instagram’s Latest Power Move for Creators – Introducing Edits

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...
Influencer Marketing’s Blindspot: FTC Regulations and How to Follow Them

Influencer Marketing’s Blindspot: FTC Regulations and How to Follow Them

Featured image by MART PRODUCTION Influencer marketing is booming, expected to reach $33 billion globally. It’s a space where everyone from budding influencers to major brands is looking to cash in (and yes, NISM even offers a webinar on influencer marketing basics!)....
Prompting Matters: ChatGPT vs. Claude on GA4 Campaigns

Prompting Matters: ChatGPT vs. Claude on GA4 Campaigns

Featured image by photoGraph What happens when you love data, are intrigued by AI, and have too much time on your hands? You test AI capabilities and pit ChatGPT against Claude to see what happens, of course! Here’s the background information: I provided a GA4 data...
Was Duolingo’s AI Announcement a Failure? Only If We Don’t Learn From It.

Was Duolingo’s AI Announcement a Failure? Only If We Don’t Learn From It.

Featured image by Alex Green In April 2025, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn announced the company’s transition to an “AI-first” strategy, aiming to integrate AI across its operations. The announcement has since sparked significant backlash. People have taken to social media...
To Boost or Not to Boost? 5 Things To Consider Before Posting

To Boost or Not to Boost? 5 Things To Consider Before Posting

Photo by Kanhaiya Sharma If you’ve been running a business social media account for any length of time, it’s likely you have seen the “boost post” button pop up on your screen. If you’re just starting out, or even if you have been posting for a while, it might seem...
How SMART Goals and KPIs Drive Success in Social Media Marketing

How SMART Goals and KPIs Drive Success in Social Media Marketing

Featured Image by Darlene Alderson Setting goals and utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are an important part of a social media strategy because they provide direction, focus, and a way to measure success. A common problem in social media marketing is that...