Social media advertising may seem like selling out to hospital marketers.
Although we may not like to admit it, we tend to be social media purists. Blame it on our Pilgrim ancestors and their puritanical ways, but marketers often believe if they don't organically earn social media followers and drive engagement, it's not genuine. Oh, we may be comfortable purchasing some ads on Facebook, but developing a social media advertising strategy seems like cheating.
That's why it's important for hospitals to put aside their misgivings and think seriously about how they're promoting their content. Social media advertising might drive people to your Facebook page, video or website, but you need great content to keep them coming back. Read the full Hospital Impact post