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What is User-Generated Content? And Why is it Important?

Hootsuite

Whether you know it or not, both of these examples are user-generated content (UGC). What is user-generated content? User-generated content (also known as UGC or consumer-generated content) is original, brand-specific content created by customers and published on social media or other channels.

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10 User Generated Content Campaigns That Actually Worked [+Expert Insights]

Hubspot Marketing

User-generated content (UGC) has become increasingly important over the past few years. In fact, in a recent HubSpot survey of 500+ marketers who sell content via social shopping features, 92% say user-generated content increases brand awareness of their products.

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Free speech, Meta, data privacy and email: A delicate balance or a complete disconnect?

Martech

CompuServe, Prodigy, Meta and Section 230 In the early 1990s, online platforms like CompuServe and Prodigy faced critical legal challenges over user-generated content. government passed the Communications Decency Act of 1996, including Section 230, which shields platforms from liability for user-generated content.

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Canva acquires genAI startup Leonardo.AI

Martech

Canva acquires generative AI content and research startup Leonardo.AI launched less than two years ago and boasts 19 million registered users. Its image- and video-generating tools are used by professionals across advertising, marketing, ecommerce and other industries. for an undisclosed sum. The Australia-based Leonardo.AI

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B2B Lead Generation Strategies for 2018 Plus 5 Strategies to Kick to the Curb

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

Certain strategies, like content marketing and SEO , are enduring no-brainers that will continue to allow you to thrive in 2018. The big secret to effective lead gen in 2018 is knowing when to adapt to newer trends that work and are increasingly relevant, and when to optimize those marketing strategies that may need a tweak or two.

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20 of the Best Form Builder Tools for 2018

Hubspot Marketing

Before we dive into the best form builder tools for 2018, though, let’s talk about what a form builder exactly is. With no shortage of options, the best form builder apps tend to be quite similar and user-friendly. 20 of the Best Form Builder Tools for 2018. It might be one of the older methods in the book, but old is gold.

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6 outdated AI marketing trends you should retire in 2025 by Comarch

Martech

Algorithms such as collaborative filtering, deep learning, and reinforced learning don’t just rely on past behavior; they analyze real-time data, user intent, and even external factors like seasonality or social trends. Brands concentrated on voice search SEO to ensure their content was easily discoverable through voice queries.