Studying for the NISM Social Media Strategist Exam

Studying for the NISM Social Media Strategist Exam

So, the prep course is over and I survived the six weeks. It was a busy six weeks for sure, but I am so glad that I took the course, learned some new things and brushed up on some old skills. You might be wondering what comes next? If you took the prep course because...
Trust Me, I’m a Marketer

Trust Me, I’m a Marketer

I felt like Dear Abby, listening to the plight of Ignored Marketer in Minneapolis (the pen name I assigned her in my mind). She asked me, “What am I supposed to do to get people to trust my team?” The “people” she was referring to were leaders, peers, vendors – her...
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...

NISM SMS Certification: Why I Jumped In

Dear Diary, oh wait not that kind of journal! This is the story of my journey to Social Media Strategist Certification. The reasons for taking this course and the certification exam are many. I could go on and on. In this series, I will give some insight into why I...