NISM Education Comes to Germany!

NISM Education Comes to Germany!

The National Institute for Social Media (NISM) is excited to welcome one of its newest educators into our highly skilled community, Magdalena (Lena) Schurmann, SMS.  Not only is Lena a talented Social Media Strategist (SMS) who owns her own business, but Lena is also...
Best Value Social Media Certifications – NISM vs Hootsuite

Best Value Social Media Certifications – NISM vs Hootsuite

In 2012, we shared a blog post that compared our SMS certification exam with what’s available through Hootsuite University. It was one of our most popular posts and we heard how much it helped social media professionals make decisions about their professional...
Your Social Media Career and the Value of Education

Your Social Media Career and the Value of Education

The evolution of social media from a tacked-on, part-time position to a full-fledged career is fascinating to see. It has grown in the past 10 plus years from being optional to an integral part of an organization’s growth and success. Job titles for the social media...
What is the NISM Social Media Strategist Prep Course?

What is the NISM Social Media Strategist Prep Course?

Questions yet? I am guessing you might have a few. For example: What is this prep course all about? How involved do I have to be? How much work is involved? These are all the questions that I had before I started the course. I worried I wouldn’t be able to manage it...
Social Media’s Winning Combination

Social Media’s Winning Combination

According to a report by Pew Research, “Nearly seven-in-ten Americans now use social media.” In today’s world, it is impossible for many to imagine business success without the use of technology, specifically the use of different social media tools.  Despite the vast...