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The Day My Phone Became a Social Media Manager’s Worst Nightmare

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The Day My Phone Became a Social Media Manager’s Worst Nightmare

Let’s be real, we social media managers have a love-hate relationship with our phones. They’re our lifelines, our offices-on-the-go, but they can also be our downfall. And let me tell you, one day, mine almost was.

When My Phone Developed a Mind of Its Own

It all started innocently enough. I was at my desk, sipping my coffee, scrolling through Instagram (for work, I swear!), when my phone suddenly vibrated out of control. I’m talking earthquake-level shaking. I thought maybe it was possessed.

phone, in its infinite wisdom, decided to download a new “social media management” app without my permission. Okay, fine, I might have clicked on a suspicious pop-up ad, but that’s beside the point! This rogue app was on a mission to “optimize” my online presence, and by optimize, I mean wreak havoc.

The Accidental Dog Fashion Influencer Campaign

First on the agenda? Apparently, I was now a dog fashion influencer. The app decided my target audience was “dog moms” and started posting pictures of my grumpy cat, Mr. Whiskers, in various canine outfits. Captions like “Mr. Whiskers rocking the latest in puppy couture!” and “Who says cats can’t be fashion-forward?” flooded my feeds.

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