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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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Where do Shoppers Research Products? We Asked 300 Consumers [New Research]

Hubspot Marketing

With younger generations getting more and more connected to social media platforms, the amount of product research done on these platforms is likely to grow. billion daily active users and has been around since the early 2000s. In 2018, 40% of people used social media channels for aspects of product research. Facebook has a whopping 1.59

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‘Tis the season for scrolling: 89% of consumers say social media influences their holiday shopping

Sprout Social

A significant 42% of shoppers are turning to social to find the perfect gift more this year compared to 2023. Nearly two-thirds (60%) of consumers would pay more for products that have a favorable reputation on social, be it through user-generated content, influencer nods or viral posts.

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How different generations use social media: A complete guide

Sprout Social

Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales. Consequently, understanding how different generations use social media is critical to shaping a social strategy that gets results. In this post, we’ll dive into the nuts and bolts of social media use by generation.

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Survey: Shoppers open to using AI search to discover products

Search Engine Land

Search engines that incorporate AI-generated results have the potential to make it easier for people to discover products and services, according to a new survey from Botify, shared exclusively with Search Engine Land. Search marketers tend to look at search much differently than everyday Google Search users. Why we care.

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5 Hacks to Attract Gen-Z Consumers

Neil Patel

If you are still focused on millennials, it’s time to start paying attention to a new generation of consumers. They are also one of the most diverse generations in history. If you want to sell to this unique generation, your company needs to learn who they are and how they interact with brands in your industry.

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Our Favorite Marketing Campaigns of 2023

Hubspot Marketing

Some of the highlights include: Ken’s Malibu Dreamhouse that was listed on Airbnb Barbie-themed co-branded products with brands like Crocks, XBOX, BEIS, and Homesick Candles An experiential Barbie-themed boat cruise in Boston The Barbie meme generator However, Warner Bros. The cover featured her set in a pink futuristic city.