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How to measure whether social media is working

Metrics that matter to boards - not vanity likes.

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Likes are not memberships. Views are not votes. If your board only hears anecdote, you cannot improve.

Measure growth of owned assets, click-through to join or donate, reach among the right geography, and whether content moves people to an action.

The full guide defines a simple monthly scorecard and the thresholds that should trigger a strategy change.

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The full guide covers

  • Board-ready social scorecard
  • Vanity vs. action metrics
  • Monthly review agenda
  • When to change creative or spend

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