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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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How marketers can succeed with generative engine optimization

Martech

Generative AI is redefining how people search and engage with content, reshaping traditional marketing strategies. Features like Googles AI Overviews now provide instant, generated answers for search queries. To stay visible and relevant, brands must adapt and thats where generative engine optimization (GEO) comes in.

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41% of brands using AI for video, up from 18% last year

Martech

The report found: More than 60% of AI users leverage or plan to use AI for captions, a 572% increase in caption usage since 2021. Although lead generation form usage has declined, video conversion rates have increased by 11% year-over-year, emphasizing the importance of well-placed CTAs.

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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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What the Google antitrust ruling could mean for advertisers

Martech

Google’s loss in its federal antitrust case may mean huge changes for the company, web users and digital advertisers. Google’s own efforts with generative search have shown it isn’t yet ready for prime time. Even with more choices offered, user inertia alone would leave Google and Chrome with enormous market share.

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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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Nearly 60% of Google searches end without a click in 2024

Search Engine Land

A zero-click search happens when users end their session or enter a new query without clicking on any results. That said, it’s important to remember that not all users want to click on a link and visit a website to get an answer. A majority of Google searches – 58.5% in the U.S. in the EU – result in zero clicks. Dig deeper.