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april 2, 2025

Interaction > Engagement

Platforms that drive brand connection.

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Trump signs sweeping new global tariffs.

Instagram’s Edits app is coming soon and will be free.

Google announces Ad Manager partnership with Roblox.

Amazon makes surprise bid for TikTok ahead of U.S. ban deadline.

Infographic: Daily Internet activity in 2025.

Liquid Death inks a massive partnership with U.S. venues—including the Las Vegas Sphere.

YouTube launches AI hook generator.

You can now let Google auto-generate a screenshot of your landing page for ads.

Lindt launches an Easter game to find their iconic Gold Bunnies in your home with an app.

QVC will be on TikTok 24/7 with round-the-clock shoppable streams.

How Many Social Media Interactions Does Every Platform Drive?

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When we talk about interactions on social platforms, we’re not just referring to engagement metrics (likes, comments, shares). We’re talking about direct, intentional actions—sending a DM, tagging your brand in a post, or mentioning you in a comment.

These signals represent a user reaching out to your brand, not just passively reacting to your content.

Take a look at the average interactions per post by platform:

  • TikTok interactions surged by 42% year-over-year, with an average of 300 interactions per post, making it the most engaging platform. Videos dominate interaction, outperforming carousels.
  • Instagram interactions increased by 20% (162 interactions per post). Carousel posts perform best, keeping users engaged longer.
  • LinkedIn also rose by 42% (61 interactions per post). Resource-driven content (e.g., reports, whitepapers) generates the highest interaction.
  • Engagement on Facebook dropped by 47%, averaging only 28 interactions per post. Here, text-based status updates drive more engagement than videos or links.
  • With just 18 interactions per post, X struggles to compete. Video posts receive the highest interactions, while static images lose traction.

Dig into Social Insider’s report for more.

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Snapchat’s New Chatty Ad Format

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