The document discusses paid social media and provides statistics and examples of how organizations can use paid posts on platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram to amplify their content reach. It notes that the era of relying solely on organic social media reach is over and brands now need to pay to play. Case studies are presented showing how the AHA used paid posts on LinkedIn and Twitter for a campaign that achieved over 600,000 impressions. Tips are provided on bidding, targeting audiences and best practices for social media advertising.