Embracing Brand Transparency and Responsibility in Social Media

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...
Hosting a Successful Instagram Takeover

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...
Navigating the Ups and Downs of Social Media Comments

Navigating the Ups and Downs of Social Media Comments

Image Source: Pexels   As of 2020, well over seven billion people were inhabiting the planet Earth … and over 3.8 billion of them used social media. Just let that number sink in for a minute.  There are few other platforms online, let alone any with any other...
Meet and Greet: Wendy Wicks

Meet and Greet: Wendy Wicks

Our SMS professionals serve as ambassadors for our certification program here at NISM. Not only are they knowledgeable about our curriculum, but they also share our passion for social media. Best of all, their stories help shape our organization and the work that we...
All of Those Stories

All of Those Stories

On the morning of November 17, I opened Twitter to find the video announcement that Fleets were live.  Twitter introduced it as, “That thing you didn’t Tweet but got so close but then were like nah.” The Twitter handles I follow either bemoaned or embraced the...