Changes to Continuing Education Credits

Changes to Continuing Education Credits

As we certified and then re-certified more and more social media professionals, we realized we needed to make a few updates to our social media strategist recertification process. As an organization committed to the training and certification of social media...
Forrest Flinn Meet and Greet

Forrest Flinn Meet and Greet

MEET AND GREET: Forrest Flinn INTRODUCTION Our SMS professionals serve as ambassadors for our certification program here at NISM. Not only are they knowledgeable about our curriculum, they also share our passion for social media. Best of all, their stories help shape...
Just Starting Out on Social Media? Follow These Three Brands

Just Starting Out on Social Media? Follow These Three Brands

Customers are looking to connect with brands on social media in an authentic and unique way. They want to see more than product stats and bland content. They want you to engage with them. They want to be heard. They want to see the heartbeat of your business. When...
Keep Calm and Tweet

Keep Calm and Tweet

Don’t let super emotions get in the way when it comes to Super Bowl social media Whether it’s diehard football fans in general, hometown fans of the two teams involved or just people that get emotionally invested in sports, the combination of the Super Bowl mixed with...
What should you do about a deceased family member’s small business social media accounts?

What should you do about a deceased family member’s small business social media accounts?

I was shocked to hear of the sudden passing of a friend of mine just before the holidays. I had seen him a few weeks before his death and he had been actively growing his small business, sharing advice, and even sneaking an extra sugar cookie when he thought the rest...