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What is User-Generated Content? And Why is it Important?

Hootsuite

Or maybe you’ve received a fancy new product, and you post an unboxing video to your YouTube channel? Whether you know it or not, both of these examples are user-generated content (UGC). What is user-generated content? An example of user-generated content from Calvin Klein. Not clued in just yet?

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A Straightforward Approach to User Generated Content that Connects

Buffer Marketing

In 2021, TikTok user Trinidad Sandoval made a video showing the effects of an eye cream by skincare brand Peter Thomas Roth that went viral on TikTok and Twitter. The virality of a simple video showing Trinidad’s morning routine caused the product to sell out. People trust people.”

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Content Marketing in 2021 and Beyond

Neil Patel

How’s it doing in 2021? They don’t want irrelevant messages and products that have nothing to do with them shoved in their face. Consider: Compared to outbound tactics, content marketing costs 62% less but generates 3x as many leads. Video and voice search are leading the charge in 2021. 2021 Video and Live Streaming.

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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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How to Optimize Your Products & Services for Social Media Search

Hubspot Marketing

In just one scrolling session, you might search Instagram for makeup tips, Facebook for products, or even TikTok for something niche — like bat videos. By consistently appearing in search results, you can amplify your brand awareness, engage with users, and gain a competitive edge in the market.

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How Often to Post to Social Media in 2021

Hootsuite

It is generally recommended to post to your Instagram feed 2-3 times per week, and no more than 1x per day. During Instagram’s Creator Week in June 2021, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri suggested that posting 2 feed posts per week and 2 Stories per day is ideal for building a following on the app. Stories can be posted more frequently.

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2021: The Year Martech Shrank — Just Kidding (A Year in Review)

Chief Martec

Congratulations on making it to the end of 2021. But here for the holidays, I thought I’d take a leisurely look back at the topics and trends that shaped 2021 in martech. I know, I didn’t publish a 2021 version of the marketing technology landscape. 2021 also saw a huge acceleration of the no-code paradigm.

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