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Boosted Post

An existing organic social post promoted with paid budget to reach more people, using simplified targeting.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

A boosted post is an existing organic social post promoted with paid budget to reach more people, using simplified targeting. It is a quick way to amplify content that is already performing well. Boosting offers fewer objective, placement and targeting controls than campaigns built in a full ads manager, which suits simpler goals.