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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). 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. Where does UGC content come from? Not clued in just yet?

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Travel Brands That Are Doing Social Right: How we utilized Social Media to Drive Visitation to the OBX

Ignite Social Media

Our travel & tourism client, Visit the Outer Banks of North Carolina (OBX) came to us looking for a partner who could leverage social media to drive visitation to the destination during the off-season. We developed our strategy by first looking at our audience and planning how we would target them.

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How to Incorporate UGC Into Your Inbound Marketing Strategy

Pixlee

This disconnect results in underutilization of their UGC, leaving money on the table. This disconnect results in underutilization of their UGC, leaving money on the table. Before we get into these tactics, here is how UGC is incorporated within an inbound-aligned company. Inbound Strategy and UGC. Mapping Out Your UGC.

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How Travel Brands Can Drive More Bookings for Spring Break 2019

Pixlee

Spring break is fast approaching, and travel brands have the opportunity to appeal to travelers of all ages seeking myriad experiences. Great travel brands excel at managing new and existing relationships with content producers who can share authentic brand experiences through their content. Micro-Influencers for the Win.

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How Online Travel Agencies can be More Like Amazon

Pixlee

Online travel agencies (OTA’s) were extremely innovative in their genesis, but now, their user experience is starting to fall short. Simplifying the Checkout to Increase Conversion. Online travel agencies can learn from Amazon’s checkout process by reprioritizing the consumer experience, especially at checkout.

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How to Run a Quality Social Media Sweepstakes

Ignite Social Media

If you’re running sweepstakes in order to generate UGC for your channels, Instagram is a great choice. Sweepstakes are great at generating positive buzz and engagement for your brand, but the downside is that brands can get lost in consumer’s excitement for freebies or travel. Choose a Platform.

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Design Agency vs User-Generated Content: Which is Better for Your Brand?

Pixlee

In fact, most of today’s sophisticated brands are beginning to integrate customers’ ideas and demands into marketing content by collecting and sharing user-generated content (UGC) from real customers. Combining UGC with agency or studio content combats these challenges and adds value to your marketing strategy in a variety of ways.

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