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Social Media: More Than a Shop Window, a Strategic Lever

Today, simply being present on social media is no longer enough: you have to know how to express yourself, engage and convert. For brands, platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) have become genuine strategic touchpoints with their audience.

Tony Lo, founder of Esekai
By Founder and CEO of Esekai, Paris

Create value before you sell


The common trap on social media? Settling for promoting your products or services. Increasingly demanding users are looking above all for useful, entertaining or inspiring content. The best-performing brands are those that add value before they even talk about selling. Tutorials, tips, behind-the-scenes, testimonials, mini-series... are all formats that help build an authentic relationship. According to the Digital Report France 2025 by We Are Social and Meltwater relayed by Blog du Modérateur, social media is the most visited type of site or app in France, used by 92.2% of internet users.


The algorithm loves consistency

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Each network has its own rules, but they all have one thing in common: they favour accounts that regularly publish engaging content. It's not about posting every day at random, but about having a clear editorial line, a well-considered calendar and content designed for each platform. A good publishing rhythm helps maintain the brand's visibility while feeding engagement. Budgets are following: according to the 35th Observatoire de l'e-pub by SRI and UDECAM, social media advertising grew by 15% in France in 2025, to €4.18 billion.


Humanise the brand


Social media is the ideal place to show the people behind the company. Sharing behind-the-scenes moments, introducing team members and talking about the brand's values or commitments helps strengthen closeness with the community. This approach creates a strong emotional bond and fosters follower loyalty.


The importance of interaction


Being active on social media isn't just about publishing: you also have to listen, respond and engage in dialogue. Replying to comments, interacting in private messages, jumping on trends... All of this shows that the brand is alive and listening. An engaged community is far more valuable than a silent one. According to Médiamétrie's L'Année Internet 2025, reported by CB News, 68% of French people check their social networks and messaging apps every day.


Analyse to perform better


A good social media strategy relies on concrete indicators: engagement rate, organic reach, follower growth, click-through rate, and so on. This data lets you adjust content, optimise formats and continuously improve performance. Creativity isn't opposed to analysis: it draws on it to target better and have more impact.


Conclusion


Social media is not just a communication tool: it is a powerful lever for visibility, engagement and loyalty. A well-thought-out strategy, adapted to each platform and centred on people, can turn a digital presence into a genuine growth engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Q.How can social media become a strategic lever beyond mere brand presence?
Social media becomes strategic when it generates measurable results: customer acquisition, direct sales, qualified engagement. At Esekai, we turn social media presence into concrete performance through vertical video content optimised for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
Q.What is the difference between a shop-window social media strategy and a strategic approach?
A shop window simply publishes generic content. A strategic approach analyses audiences, adapts formats to platforms, measures the impact on business objectives and adjusts continuously. It's about creating content that converts rather than just informs.
Q.Which types of video content work best for a high-performing social media strategy?
Authentic UGC content, creative ads adapted to each platform and short formats optimised for mobile. We produce vertical videos designed specifically for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, formats that capture attention better and generate more engagement.
Q.How do you measure the effectiveness of a social media strategy beyond likes and views?
You need to analyse cost per click, conversion rate, customer acquisition and return on ad spend. For example, for BYD France, we cut the CPC by a factor of 2.6 thanks to optimised creative ads, demonstrating concrete business impact.
Q.Why prioritise vertical video in a current social media strategy?
Vertical video fits mobile consumption habits and the algorithms of the dominant platforms perfectly. TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts favour this format, which offers a better user experience and better engagement performance than horizontal formats.
Q.How can an SME develop an effective social media strategy on a limited budget?
By focusing on 1-2 platforms relevant to its target, producing authentic content adapted to each format, and optimising based on performance. The key is to create quality content regularly rather than spreading your efforts across every network.

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