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Should Companies Be Allowed To Promote Your Facebook Posts?

Facebook has many ways of making money. Promoted posts, Sponsored stories, and maybe even video ads coming soon. By using the world’s largest social network, many things come with the territory.

While I’ve always been a fan of what Facebook has to offer, the lack of transparency has always been a bit frustrating. Here’s a recent story and would love to get your own thoughts…

Should Companies Be Allowed To Promote Your Facebook Posts? [ 7:36 ] Play in Popup | Download
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johnmorgan

@mikestenger I've had that happen with one of my posts recently. I didn't mind until someone contacted me asking why I did it.

mikestenger

@johnmorgan What for?

johnmorgan

@mikestenger a product on Amazon that I was making fun of

mikestenger

@johnmorgan At least you weren't the guy who shared an Amazon link to a 55 gallon drum of lube & it was sponsored.

johnmorgan

@mikestenger people were wondering what the strategy behind me sponsoring it was. That's what I don't like. It looks like I did it.

mikestenger

@johnmorgan Yeah, it definitely comes off confusing to some friends when Amazon does that.

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    March 11, 2013 at 11:07 am

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