Beyond the Post: Building Brand Trust Through Two-Way Conversations on Social Media

Beyond the Post: Building Brand Trust Through Two-Way Conversations on Social Media

Featured image by Cup of Couple Hello? Is anyone there? That is what your customers feel when you post something….and then completely ghost them.  Social media is no longer a digital bulletin board. It is a two-way street, where conversations drive connection and...
Unbottled Buzz: How Pantene Turned a Viral TikTok Into a Brand Win

Unbottled Buzz: How Pantene Turned a Viral TikTok Into a Brand Win

Featured image by Mizuno K Picture this: your product gets casually mentioned by a mega-influencer. Suddenly, your brand is trending, your social mentions are exploding, and your product searches are skyrocketing. Every marketer dreams of this moment. But when...
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”...
Social Listening: The Secret Weapon Every Social Media Marketer Needs

Social Listening: The Secret Weapon Every Social Media Marketer Needs

Photo by Anastasiya Badun As scary as it might sound, it is likely that there are numerous people talking about your brand each day. Whether it be good, bad, or sharing an experience, conversations are still happening across platforms. Naturally, it makes you want to...