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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 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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5 successful crisis communication examples brands can learn from

Sprout Social

In today’s fast-moving market, it’s more critical than ever for brands to be agile and resilient in the face of unfavorable public opinion. Your brand’s best bet is to get ahead of any future problems by proactively creating and testing a comprehensive crisis management plan that includes a robust guidance around communication.

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Branded Traffic Secrets: The Gateway to SEO Domination

Rock Content

Branded traffic isn’t just one more type of traffic to keep track of. Statistics from August 2018 to August 2019 found that 42% of online searches worldwide are branded. Branded traffic delivers results. It’s also key to engendering brand loyalty that drives long-term sales, profits, and organic SEO.

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Online Advertising: Everything You Need to Know in 2018

Hubspot Marketing

Online Advertising: Everything You Need to Know in 2018. Naturally, there’s enormous demand for the top ad rankings, so Google triggers an auction anytime there are at least two advertisers bidding for keywords that are related to search queries that users consistently enter into Google. Brand awareness. Lead generation.

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Beware of anti-SEO studies that misguide your marketing strategy

Search Engine Land

In March 2024, SparkToro and Datos published a study revealing insights about “where users spent time vs. where traffic referrals originate.” The tool only ranks in the top 3 for brand keywords like “SparkToro” or “audience research tool,” which have low interest and an average monthly search of 170.

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The History of Social Media Since 2003

Hubspot Marketing

1978 - The Bulletin Board System (BBS) is introduced, allowing users to upload and download software and data, read news online, and exchange messages with people in online communities. 1985 - America Online (AOL) is founded, and it lets users communicate online via email and messaging. billion monthly active users.

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