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I’ve been working in social media content marketing and digital strategy for over 10 years. One thing I’ve learned — and keep seeing more clearly every year — is this: Attention matters Social media isn’t just about connection or entertainment. It’s about capturing attention to sell ads. The platforms may talk about “community,” “creators,” and “expression,” but under the hood, the engine is the same:The longer people stay, the more data gets collected. The more data, the more precise the ads. The better the targeting, the more the platform earns. Here’s how the loop works: The uncomfortable truth: Your content doesn’t go viral because it’s “good” — it goes viral because it keeps people scrolling.It might be good. But the algorithm doesn’t reward value; it rewards engagement and retention. 🎯 Case Study: MrBeast crafts attention machine MrBeast isn’t just a YouTuber — he’s a master of attention engineering. His content is laser-optimized for: He doesn’t just make videos — he crafts attention machines. And the result? Billions of views. Not because he’s a better filmmaker, but because he understands what keeps people watching. The algorithm notices: “Oh, people are staying longer on this video — let’s push it to more viewers.” That’s not art. That’s algorithmic alignment. ⚠️ What This Means for Creators & Brands If you’re building a content strategy in 2025, here’s what to remember: 🧠 Final Thought As a digital strategist and a storyteller, this realization changed how I create.Now I ask: “Does this post hold attention? Or just exist?” Because in the attention economy, what holds — wins.

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