Do You Broadcast or Engage on LinkedIn?
Do you know the difference between broadcasting and engagement?
Broadcasters are the ones who post a lot of content. Engagers are the ones who post less content and try and create conversations. They always respond to comments on their posts. You cannot expect the same from a broadcaster.
Naturally, most people would expect me to tell people to be an engager rather than a broadcaster. But this isn’t necessarily the right choice.
Being an engager isn’t necessarily better
Choosing whether to broadcast or engage depends on a range of factors. These include:
- How much content you post: it’s hard to broadcast if you only post a couple of times a week
- What’s your goal on LinkedIn: building relationships or brand awareness?
- Do you have time to engage: not everyone can answer lots of comments
- Can you automate your posting?
As you can see, there are advantages and disadvantages to both approaches.
You can always mix and match
I like to engage on my personal LinkedIn profile, but broadcast on my company page. In addition, I also broadcast when I am busy or away. Broadcasters are sometimes looked down on. But, if you are creating views and awareness, it is nothing to be ashamed of.
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