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Promoted Post

What is a promoted post?

A promoted post is an existing organic social‑media post that a brand pays to amplify, extending its reach beyond current followers to targeted audiences.

Key points

  • Platforms: Facebook Boost, Instagram Promote, LinkedIn Sponsored Content, X/Twitter Promote Mode.
  • Targeting: Age, location, interests, custom audiences, lookalikes.
  • Budgeting: Set daily or lifetime spend; CPM or CPC billing.
  • Benefit: Leverages proven organic content, reducing creative risk.
  • Metric focus: Reach, engagement, CPC, conversions.

Pro tips

  • Promote only posts with above‑average engagement to start.
  • Use call‑to‑action buttons (“Book now,” “Learn more”).
  • Retarget engagers with deeper‑funnel ads.

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