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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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7 Proven Social Media Promotion Ideas That Don’t Suck

Hootsuite

There are many reasons to use social media to promote your business. Here are 7 social media promotion ideas to explore instead, and how to execute them. Why promote your business on social media? For starters, the number of social media users worldwide grew by 13.2% 5 steps to promote your business on social media.

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Our Favorite Marketing Campaigns of 2023

Hubspot Marketing

To promote the summer blockbuster, Warner Bros. 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.

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How to reach younger consumers: 9 legacy brands adapting for new audiences

Sprout Social

For any business to be successful long-term, they need to be able to evolve to meet the needs and expectations of the next generation. Even legacy brands that once catered to older generations have to pivot and address the younger generations who will eventually age into their target audience.

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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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5 reasons why marketers should consider TikTok for B2B

Martech

Since its launch in 2016, the platform has multiplied and boasts over one billion monthly active users worldwide. With an engaged and diverse user base, it’s no wonder marketers are looking for ways to leverage TikTok to reach their target audiences. About 60% of TikTok users in the U.S. Google knows this. are 50 and up.

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