article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

50% of product searches start on Amazon

Search Engine Land

Amazon continues to be the most popular starting point for online shoppers with one exception – Gen Z, according to a new survey. So it remains absolutely critical to be visible on any relevant platforms at moments when shoppers are researching and purchasing products. For Generation Z, Google bested Amazon (38% vs. 36%, respectively).

Gen Z 92
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Study: TikTok loses popularity as ecommerce search engine

Search Engine Land

Regardless, marketing and advertising budgets will continue to follow users. Overall, the starting point for product searches among online shoppers is Amazon (49%, up from 46% in 2022), followed by Google (34%, down from 35% in 2022). While TikTok intends to build a $20 billion ecommerce business , the U.S. Amazon and Google reign.

article thumbnail

Which Agency Services Are Clients Using the Most?

Set Up

There is no denying that Millennials and Gen Z have immense purchasing power. Even if they don’t have as much income compared to Gen X and Boomers yet, Millennials and Gen Z are spending. A McKinsey report found that “Gen Z and Millennials across all income groups had the highest intent to splurge, at 55 percent and 54 percent.”

Gen Z 59
article thumbnail

Our Favorite Marketing Campaigns of 2023

Hubspot Marketing

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. The cover featured her set in a pink futuristic city.

article thumbnail

74+ Pinterest Statistics to Boost Social Selling in 2024

SocialPilot

Unlike other social media sites , Pinterest users exclusively focus on brand offerings. With its fantastic selling capabilities, no wonder Pinterest is evolving to become home for the next generation of creators. However, from there, Pinterest picked up people’s interest again and reached 445 million monthly active users.

Gen Z 64
article thumbnail

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.

Gen Z 139