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How to Setup and Run an Ecommerce Referral Program

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In fact, Nielsen found that 83% of consumers trust the recommendations of friends and family over other forms of advertising. Instead of offering lower prices and cash incentives, high-growth brands are using UGC and community engagement to improve brand favorability and boost referrals. Identifying brand advocates.

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Instagram for Business: 30 Tips to Grow Your Audience and Stand Out on Instagram

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A study by Union Metrics found that most brands post to Instagram daily. Across more than 400 campaigns measured globally with Nielsen Brand Effect, ad recall from sponsored posts on Instagram was 2.8x higher than Nielsen’s norms for online advertising. UGC can come in many forms such as pictures, videos, and tweets.

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