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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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17 TikTok stats marketers need to know in 2021

Sprout Social

While TikTok is newer to the world of social media, there’s no denying its popularity – especially with younger generations. However, in order to know if TikTok makes sense for your brand , you need to understand some basic TikTok stats such as demographics and user behavior that can inform what opportunities exist for your brand.

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Using the Google Search Trends 2021 Report to Generate Content Ideas

Neil Patel

Google is pretty good at equipping users (and businesses) with information about what it considers important by providing resources like their search engine optimization (SEO) guides and the annual Search Trends report. Top Trends from the 2021 Google Search Trends Report. How to Use the Search Trends Report to Generate Content Ideas.

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Podcast Marketing Statistics for Businesses

Spiralytics

Podcast marketing is a digital marketing trend rapidly gaining traction among web users, with the recent COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns playing a significant role in its popularity. In 2021, more than 82 million Americans listened to podcasts, with millennials and Gen Zs comprising most of the demographic, based on data from Statista.

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81 Social Commerce Stats Marketers Should Know in 2023

Hubspot Marketing

Social Commerce Stats for 2023 General Social Commerce Stats Social Commerce Stats by Demographic Social Commerce Purchasing Stats Social Commerce Stats by Platform Social Commerce Stats for Business General Social Commerce Stats 27% of consumers prefer to discover new products through social media over any other channel.

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3 Short-Form Video Trends Online Marketers Should Watch in 2021

Hubspot Marketing

And what are some trends to look for in 2021? More User-Generated Content (UGC). Consumers generally love UGC. In fact, it influences their purchasing decisions more than brand- or influencer-generated content. This is a great example of how you can leverage user-generated content in your strategy.

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Which Social Media Channels are Gaining and Losing Steam? [New Consumer and Platform Data]

Hubspot Marketing

of users are over 50. billion monthly users , more than any other social platform. A high concentration of its audience belongs to Millennials, Gen X-ers, and Baby Boomers. In the last three months, a whopping 91% of Baby Boomers , 88% of Millennials , and 83% of Gen X-ers have visited Facebook.

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