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Callout

Meaning in social media & content creation, with examples

nounCommon term

In social media & content creation, callout means: A public statement drawing attention to behavior considered wrong or objectionable.

In Turkish: aleni eleştiri, kamuya açık teşhir

How it is used

A callout criticizes conduct publicly; describe allegations accurately and distinguish the statement from the resulting backlash.

Example sentences

  1. The callout questioned the campaign's use of uncredited artwork.

    The public statement focuses attention on disputed conduct.

  2. We reviewed the evidence before responding to the callout.

    The team evaluates the criticism before issuing a response.

Common collocations

  • public callout
  • respond to a callout
  • backlashA strong, negative public reaction to something a person or brand has said, done or posted.
  • disclosureA clear statement telling the audience that content is paid or sponsored or involves a commercial relationship, such as '#ad' or a paid partnership label.

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