Can You Teach an Experienced Marketer New Tricks?

Can You Teach an Experienced Marketer New Tricks?

We asked recently certified Social Media Strategist Patricia Diaz why, as an experienced marketer, she decided to pursue certification through NISM. Here’s what she had to say! Employees across the U.S. work under the assumption that learning is done on the job...
Proving the Value of Your Continuing Education

Proving the Value of Your Continuing Education

As the National Institute for Social Media continues to grow and an increased number of educational opportunities appear in the social media space, certified Social Media Strategists (SMS) are more often finding themselves wondering, “Does this count as continuing...
The Resource for Social Media Professionals that Will Take a Lot of the Guess Work Out of the Job

The Resource for Social Media Professionals that Will Take a Lot of the Guess Work Out of the Job

When social media as we know it today first came on the scene in 1997, it was viewed as a way for people to stay connected with friends near and far online. It wasn’t long, however, before businesses started taking note of the medium’s potential to connect them with...
Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: Continuing Education for Digital Marketers

Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: Continuing Education for Digital Marketers

Things change and so must we! In this ever changing, ever growing, technology-driven world, it’s important for digital marketers to stay informed and up-to-date of the latest trends, tips, tactics, and techniques to better serve our clients. What may have worked two...
Can you do too many CEUs?

Can you do too many CEUs?

Talking in the SMS community this month about the work everyone’s doing over the summer brought an interesting question to light. Can you do too many CEUs? Our focus has been on the power of learning and how important it is to stay up-to-date in our industry. But with...