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8 Observations from Internet Week New York 2011

Mindjumpers

Last week, I visited the Internet Week 2011 in New York. Video & UGC , the “traditional” video sites like CollegeHumor.com, are having less and less user generated video content – today more than 70% is editorial content. ?Vyou.com Last week, I visited the Internet Week 2011 in New York.

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10 Inspiring Examples of Amazing Brand Communities

Social Media Strategies Summit

Created in 2011 as a way for clients and agencies to share ideas and best practices, it’s become one of the industry’s most popular leadership forums. Instant Pot shows that’s simply not the case because its Facebook Group is 100% reliant on user-generated content (UGC). Want to take your social media strategy to the next level?

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How These 5 Brands Are Acing Storytelling on Social Media

agora pulse

Here are five brands acing storytelling on social media and some actionable takeaways. Research shows that social media shares are boosted by 585% by using a brand character. The cheeky white duck went on to become the star of numerous ads stealing the show on social media too. Humans of New York (HONY).

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9 Genius Ideas to Steal for Your Black Friday + Cyber Monday Marketing Campaigns (with Real-life Examples)

Buffer Social

In 2011, they took out a full-page ad in the New York Times emblazoned with the headline, “Don’t buy this jacket.” Try pinpointing your most engaged newsletter subscribers or social media followers, or most frequent customers and then reaching out with a more personalized message and discount code. 

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Five Must Haves for Planning Social Content in 2018

Ignite Social Media

Read on for our top five must-haves for planning social content in 2018. Much like a building cannot stand without a foundation, a social strategy cannot exist without goals. Ask yourself what your company’s end goal is when it comes to social strategy. Wondering which social platform is right for your brand? With over 1.71

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Should My Business Be on TikTok? Your Burning Questions Answered

Hootsuite

You’re probably already managing several social media platforms for your brand. Does TikTok and the opportunities it provides align with my social media goals? Your goals are the heart of your social media strategy and your social network choices need to be in service of them. Definitely.

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What Is User Generated Content?

Pixlee

Essentially, user-generated content (UGC) is content that is produced by the consumer and describes their experience with a brand. The central reason why this type of marketing is so influential is due to the psychological response it invokes: social proof. UGC fulfills this need and sparks an interest in potential customers.

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