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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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Millennials vs. Gen Z: Why Marketers Need to Know the Difference

Hubspot Marketing

In recent years, there's been a common misconception that Gen Z and millennials are essentially the same. When companies discuss reaching younger audiences, many often lump Gen Z and millennials into the same group and create one campaign strategy that they believe fits both groups.

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How to Target Generation Z Through Paid Ads

Neil Patel

Search interest in Gen Z has climbed so high that as of March 2021, searches for Generation Z surpassed searches for baby boomers and millennials. The ages of those considered to be in Generation Z vary by source. What Is Unique About Generation Z? Generation Z isn’t just unique because they’re digital natives.

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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. Lead generation. Paid Search Advertising.

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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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3 key trends reshaping YouTube marketing today

Search Engine Land

Audiences are receptive to AI, but content is still king Creators are utilizing AI to generate some amazing content, as I noted in a previous article, “ The best AI video generators for creators and marketers.” The line between Gen Z and millennials isn’t the only one that’s blurring. In 2018, 18.4 In 2016, 18.1

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30 Reddit Stats and Facts to Know in 2020

Hubspot Marketing

The user-influenced platform , which embraces discussion and community engagement, rather than content creation or branding is vastly different from other networks -- like Facebook or Instagram -- where brands naturally find their niche. General Stats. Reddit surpassed 330 million monthly active users in 2017. User Behavior.

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