You've begun writing news stories for a social media blog. According to research on persuasion in social media, which of the following is most likely to cause readers to believe your stories?
A. Emphasize that print journalists agree with you by including a list of affiliate newspapers and magazines.
B. Appeal to older adults, especially those of the Baby Boomer generation or older.
C. Show how many people agree with you by displaying a running count of how many visitors and positive comments you've had.
D. Design your blog and news stories with as little sound and video as possible.
Answer: C
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