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10 Ways to Generate More Engagement with Your Social Media Posts

Audiences today are so desensitized by the deluge of content that brands need to find new ways to proactively reach out, rather than passively waiting for them to engage. The key is engagement – two-way, meaningful, high-value conversations. Essential, the 'social' part of 'social media'. Here are 10 tips to spark new ideas, and help break you out of your slump.

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Despite the fact that content engagement has dropped by 50% over the last three years, 92% of marketers still feel that social media is important to their business. Social media engagement builds customer-brand relationships, strengthens brand loyalty, and increases word-of-mouth advocacy. Here are 10 tips to spark new ideas. Read more

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