Which types of social media posts tend to get the most interactions (likes, comments, and shares) for businesses on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter?

To find out, Emplifi examined data for millions of posts in various formats (video, image, reel, link, etc.) made by its clients between April 2022 and June 2023.

Live video posts garner the highest number of median interactions for businesses on Facebook, the analysis found.

Median performance of post types on Facebook

GIF posts garner the highest number of median interactions for businesses on Twitter/X.

Median performance of post types on Twitter

Reels garner the highest number of median interactions for businesses on Instagram.

Median performance of post types on Instagram

Businesses that post reels to both Instagram and TikTok tend to achieve more reach, interactions, and views with their Instagram reels, the researchers found.

TikTok and Instagram Reels metrics rundown

About the research: The report was based on an analysis of millions of posts in various formats (video, image, reel, link, etc.) made by Emplifi clients between April 2022 and June 2023.

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Ayaz Nanji is a writer, editor, and a content strategist. He is a co-founder of ICW Media and a research writer for MarketingProfs. He has worked for Google/YouTube, the Travel Channel, and the New York Times.

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