The Mobile Marketing Research Association (MMRA) exists to unite and serve the industry in promoting the use of mobile for research, including developing best practices, professional standards and privacy guidelines.

MMRA members include market researchers, consultants, research agencies, technology developers, academics, and client side researchers.

The National Institute for Social Media (NISM) is dedicated to social media certification and education for professional social media practitioners. Our curriculum is designed by educators and leaders in digital marketing and communication to validate the core skills essential for success in the various vocations of social media. Not only does NISM offer exceptional education it’s a life-long community for professional development, continuing education and sharing best practices.

We set the industry standards for social certification and offer industry leading educational programs in social media to help students prepare for the NISM Social Media Strategist certification. In addition, we offer on-going social media professional development conferences and seminars for educational institutions, corporations, agencies and non-profit organizations.