Perfecting Your Pose: Responding to Socials

Social media is one of the strongest tools we have to share POSE with the city and beyond. Every like, comment, and share helps the algorithm push our posts to more people — which means more eyes on your work, more visitors at the weekend, and more conversations started.

It doesn’t take long, but it makes a difference. When you see a POSE post on Instagram or Facebook:

• Like it — a simple action that boosts visibility.

• Comment — even a short response adds energy and tells the algorithm this content matters.

• Share or re-post — this extends the reach into your own networks, where potential visitors may not have heard of POSE yet.

  
  

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

And don’t forget your own voice: making a short Instagram video to say you’re part of POSE can be incredibly effective. A simple “I’m excited to be showing my work at POSE this October — come and see me at Location 23” helps your followers connect with you personally and spreads the word even further.

Sharing Content

Here are essential tips sharing or even crafting attention-grabbing posts:

1. Use Eye-Catching Visuals: Posts with images or videos receive 94% more views than those without. Use photos or engaging videos that showcase what your visitors can expect.

   
   

2. Tell a Story: People connect with stories. Share the journey of planning your or making your work, highlight notable pieces or feature testimonials from last year if you have them, share their quotes to build anticipation.

   
   

3. Include Clear Calls to Action: Encourage your audience to , share, or comment by including specific calls to action in your posts. Clear directions make it easy for them to engage. for example - Will I see you during #POSE25?

   
   

4. Utilise Hashtags: Please include the following hashtags. #POSE25, #SMMAP, #PosePortsmouth and #Artizentrail. In the lead up to POSE25 but Also encourage attendees to use it when posting their experiences. By integrating established hashtags, like #POSE25, you can boost your content’s visibility.

   
   
   
   

   Think of it as a conversation: the more back-and-forth, the stronger the signal. By engaging with POSE socials, you’re not just supporting the event — you’re helping create momentum for your own practice and for the wider arts community.

   
   

   Take a look at who is taking part in POSE25 this year

   
   

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