Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Well, a new wave of people is doing just that: UGC creators. If you’ve spent time on TikTok or Instagram in the last 6-12 months, chances are you’ve come across UGC creators. Even if you don’t recognize the term, you’ve probably seen content made by these creators on your favorite brands’ accounts. What is a UGC creator?

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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 21, 2022

say strengthening their brand is a top business objective. However, while most focus on brand awareness, it’s crucial to understand that brand awareness alone doesn’t create conversions and sales. Brands compete for the attention of their customers in real-time, across various channels. Image credit: HubSpot.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

APRIL 26, 2021

This social media app allows users to shoot and post 60 second videos. There are nearly one billion video views each day on TikTok. How a Brand can Make a Presence On TikTok. Embrace User-Generated Content (UGC) to maximize Tik Tok impact. It gives brands authenticity, familiarity and builds trust. Be On Trend.

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Pixlee

MARCH 31, 2021

In today’s digital landscape, user-generated content (UGC) has become more important than ever as 64% of customers will not only value online reviews but will actively seek them out before making a purchasing decision. Alo Yoga showcases Instagram posts from its customer community on-site, with shoppable tags for easy product navigation.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. In this article, learn how to build your own customer marketing strategy, how it creates customer trust and see some stellar customer marketing examples from brands who are getting it right. This is where customer marketing comes in.

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

With its infinite scroll functionality, thumb-stopping content, and the high possibility of video virality, TikTok has taken the world by storm and it’s a no-brainer to infer that retailers and CPG brands alike should be thinking of ways to integrate the platform into their social media mix. Taco Bell Loves UGC. Make TikToks.”

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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 17, 2023

And lead gen campaigns on Facebook and Instagram are 10X more expensive than brand awareness advertising. Image credit: WordPress VIP Not surprising: the top four goals of content marketing (like marketing in general) revolve around creating brand awareness, increasing brand credibility, and generating leads or sales.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 24, 2019

From strategy through execution and results, we’ll examine what makes the best brands on social tick — and leave you with some key takeaways to consider for your own brand’s social strategy. But GoPro’s take on UGC is unique in that the product itself is rarely shown. What better way to show off what your best product can do?

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This is especially true of its newly minted Top Community Voices tier — a badge a whole lot easier to nab and just as impressive. Now, however, there are two different ‘tiers’ of Top Voice badges: Top Voice (1) and Community Top Voice (2). LinkedIn, however, has gone the other way.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

With more than 50 billion daily views, YouTube Shorts offers a unique opportunity for content creators to reach a wider audience, promote longer videos, and even increase subscribers. Here are the five key characteristics that set high-performing short-form videos apart, ensuring they resonate with viewers and achieve their intended impact.

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Pixlee

MARCH 17, 2021

Unboxing videos, or videos that show customers taking a product out of it’s package and beginning to use it, are a goldmine for brands. Made popular by YouTube, unboxing videos can now be seen on almost all social media platforms. Inspiring UGC: Use Outstanding Packaging to Wow Your Customers.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 13, 2022

Or maybe you’ve received a fancy new product, and you post an unboxing video to your YouTube channel? Whether you know it or not, both of these examples are user-generated content (UGC). UGC comes in many forms, including images, videos, reviews, a testimonial, or even a podcast. Where does UGC content come from?

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Now an essential tool for all marketing efforts, it has changed how brands reach their customers, build awareness, and foster connections with their audiences. And it’s not just about engagement and branding – social media strategies can speed up lead generation and conversions, directly impacting your business ROI.

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Pixlee

AUGUST 25, 2021

From influencer marketing to video-sharing, Instagram now offers marketers creative space to grow brand awareness on a channel their audience already loves. 90% of brands have a business account on Instagram, which means that this platform is really the center for building a successful brand.

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Pixlee

AUGUST 2, 2021

How Can Podcasts Help Your Brand? The best brand podcasts aren’t simply descriptions of your industry or what products you have to offer; they follow industry-related topics episodically to educate and entertain listeners. And the best thing about podcasting is that it works as more than a branding tool. Feature Real Customers.

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Later

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

More than ever, brands are setting themselves apart on social media with creative campaigns — and seeing big results. In this blog post, we highlight 7 brands with awesome social media campaigns to inspire your content strategy in 2021: . 7 Social Media Campaign Ideas to Inspire Your Strategy in 2021: Knix ’s Community-building.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 4, 2023

When a brand is able to create positive buzz around their brand by just mentioning a product enhancement or product drop, you know they have a great marketing strategy behind them. But how are some brands, like Apple, able to attract new customers and elevate their positioning in the market with a simple announcement?

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Pixlee

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Is your brand active on most social media platforms, but you’re not sure whether you should invest in a TikTok strategy , too? The short-form video app sprung to life around 2017, but rose to massive popularity at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Brands have to be alert to a myriad of new trends popping up every day.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 3, 2019

In April, the platform saw changes to its API that resulted in the death of Instagram bots, apps that help brands analyze their followers and limitations on the ability to repost UGC. As we move into a new year, brands will need to continually assess and adjust their Instagram strategies to stand out. 1 Madewell. madewell / 1.2

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Pixlee

AUGUST 25, 2021

From influencer marketing to video-sharing, Instagram now offers marketers creative space to grow brand awareness on a channel their audience already loves. 90% of brands have a business account on Instagram, which means that this platform is really the center for building a successful brand.

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Pixlee

AUGUST 10, 2020

TikTok marketing is one of the top new tactics for video-obsessed marketers to try in 2020. TikTok is a video-exclusive platform, and marketing on TikTok means authentic, relatable videos – regardless of your budget. User-generated content (UGC) goes a long way on TikTok. Challenges .

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Sprout Social

MAY 4, 2022

Challenges are a cornerstone of TikTok and represent some of the platform’s most popular videos. Perfect for building awareness and encouraging awesome user-generated content, brands are rightfully scrambling to find TikTok hashtags for their own challenges. million video creations. What are TikTok challenges?

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Pixlee

JANUARY 18, 2022

Building customer loyalty is critical to retaining customers, but it can also help convert new shoppers into loyal customers with the help of brand advocates. If you’re already measuring customer engagement , the next logical step is to turn highly engaged customers into brand advocates. Who is a Brand Advocate?

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Pixlee

MAY 28, 2021

Lending itself to images and videos exclusively, the highly visual platform attracts users and visual brands alike. Conversely, non-visual brands, like insurance, software, and other similarly abstract brands can struggle with Instagram as a channel. Building that emotional connection with your brand is key.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 5, 2022

Instagram provides a huge opportunity for small businesses to reach new audiences and establish their brand online. Here are some examples: To nurture an online community. To build brand awareness for a new product. Your brand isn’t going to benefit by restricting your Instagram to just your followers. Optimize Your Bio.

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Pixlee

MAY 8, 2019

Social media marketing is a powerhouse for brands, but to be successful it takes more than just sharing ads and branded content across social platforms. Brands need to take their marketing a step further by focusing on who matters most: their customers. What is Community-Driven Marketing? What’s the Difference?

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Pixlee

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

As many as 70% of millennials will buy from one brand over another based on the diversity that’s represented in its ad content. One of the most effective ways to diversify your content organically is through user-generated content (UGC). KiraGrace’s Brand Story through Customers. Alo Yoga’s UGC Integration.

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Pixlee

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Social media is no longer just for individuals to stay connected with friends across borders; brands use it to promote and launch their products, influencers use it to share content and build communities of loyal followers, and general users use it to shop, stay entertained, and learn about the world around them. Sharing UGC Today.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it? And is it worth it?

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Pixlee

JUNE 17, 2020

Digital-first marketing has been vital to brand growth for decades. But in today’s world of social distancing, brand value has changed. Brands must be able to communicate with their customers in a tactful and agile way. Use UGC to Quickly Create Optimal Customer Experiences. With almost 4.57

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Pixlee

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Looking for some easy ways to improve your engagement rate and brand awareness on TikTok? We’ve got you covered with some valuable strategies successful brands on TikTok are already taking advantage of. For example, a fun, fashion showcase-type video, accompanied with a hashtag challenge can be copied by almost anyone.

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In this case, we are talking specifically about social media strategies and trends for brands. What are some brand practices that need to be left behind and what are some strategies that still need improvement going forward into 2022? Overposting TikTok-Style Videos. Ericka Riker, Community Manager.

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Pixlee

APRIL 28, 2021

Brands try to outdo each other with creative ideas and stunning visuals. You will likely listen to your friends and buy from that brand. This is where user-generated content (UGC) campaigns come in. With UGC campaigns, it’s your customers who showcase your product across social media channels through content they made.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 26, 2017

Looking through your social feed (pick any) we all pause when we get to our favorite brand. What is it about them that makes the brand stand out among the others? Below you’ll find some of the brands that we here at Ignite Social Media feel shine bright. It’s that connection that draws me to the brand. Death Wish Coffee.

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Pixlee

JANUARY 5, 2022

Social commerce is a rapidly growing segment of ecommerce, and most social platforms continue to introduce in-app tools that support the marketing efforts of ecommerce brands and retailers. . Shoppable content is growing in popularity as consumers expect convenience from the brands they’re loyal to. Convenience in Social Shopping.

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Sprout Social

MAY 26, 2022

Sprout users now have the ability to schedule and publish TikTok videos, manage and reply to comments and measure how their TikTok videos are performing compared to other social networks. 74% of users say the app inspired them to discover more about a product or brand. Learn more here. Fourteen hours. onlineoptimism.

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Pixlee

JANUARY 20, 2022

For brands looking at social media channels to enhance their reach, esports has proven to be a massive opportunity. Esports is a fairly new term for competitive video gaming that is often livestreamed. Can Non-Endemic Entrepreneurial Brands Use Esports Influencer Marketing? Image Source. Why are Gaming Influencers Valuable?

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