Is follower count meaningless?
In this episode, Bright Uduji from LinkedIn went Behind the Post to settle the debate: is follower count a vanity metric? Catch the episode below to find out.
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Episode Summary
Vanity metrics have become quite controversial in B2B social media marketing. One of the main metrics sparking debate is follower count. Is it a real indicator of a brand’s online presence? Or does it lack meaningful engagement and conversion?
To help us settle the debate, Bright Uduji joins us from LinkedIn on this episode of Behind the Post. Bright shares his expertise on organic followers, the power they bring to brands, and ultimately, whether follower count is just a vanity metric.
Bright dives into the importance of followers, offering insights on how to grow your follower base and why followers aren’t meaningless. Whether you’re looking to enhance your social media strategy or understand the role of followers in your marketing efforts, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips.
Hot Topics:
- How to get the right people following your brand on LinkedIn
- The expectation of a follower to a brand, and vice versa
- The top LinkedIn features you can use to grow your following
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Meet Bright
Bright Uduji is a Senior Insights Analyst and Data Storyteller at LinkedIn, where he delivers impactful and scalable B2B digital marketing insights to more than 150 clients.
When he’s not occupied with his day job, he’s usually at the gym, reading, watching sports, traveling, or hanging out with his work team, colleagues, friends, and family.
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