In the age of social media, getting the best deals can be as simple as being chummy with your favorite brands.

Think about the businesses that you buy from the most, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, or even Instagram. It really is the easy. Companies nowadays recognize the importance of engaging their customers through online channels and they’re usually more than happy to offer exclusive rewards to their patrons that follow them online.

Below are a few things that you can expect from your brands on social media:

- A first look at new arrivals

- Heads up when it comes to sales and events

- Coupons exclusive to fans

- Articles with tips, tricks, and other useful information

- Invitations to take surveys that will help them serve you better

- The latest news to give you the lowdown on what’s happening in the company

Some people might argue that following businesses opens up their news feed or stream to a sea of marketing or promotional messages. While this may be true in some cases, if you shop with them often enough then getting a chance to participate in limited-time sales or scoring exclusive coupons could be worth the price of seeing marketing or advertising messages every now and then. 

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