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How to Optimize UGC for Employee Advocacy Success

Oktopost

Even in B2B, buyers seek authentic user-generated content (UGC) to help them make high-stakes purchasing decisions. 82% of consumers are likelier to buy from brands that include UGC in their marketing campaigns. UGC can be organic, made out of appreciation for the product, or paid. What is User-Generated Content?

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When and How Brands Should Use UGC as Social Content

Ignite Social Media

In the current online media space, user-generated content (UGC) has become key in social media strategies. UGC not only provides a fresh and authentic voice but also helps build trust and cultivate community engagement. But, to make the most of UGC, it’s essential to know when and how to incorporate it into your social content.

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Lessons from UGC in 2020 - and How it Can Help You in 2021

Social Media Today

From building communities to cementing customer trust in uncertain times, UGC can play a key role in your 2021 digital strategy.

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10 Inspiring Examples of Amazing Brand Communities

Social Media Strategies Summit

Building a brand community isn’t about improving vanity metrics like engagement and follower count. According to a survey from Vanilla Forums , 58% of brands say their communities improve customer loyalty. Nine in ten consumers read reviews before making a purchase, so building review functionality into your community makes sense.

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EGC vs. UGC: Which drives more impact in B2B marketing?

Oktopost

We’re in an era where authentic voices drive engagement, making User-Generated Content (UGC) and Employee-Generated Content (EGC) essential to B2B brand marketing and communication strategies. What is user-generated content (UGC)? You can think of UGC as digital word of mouth.

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How to drive organic social media growth in 2025

Sprout Social

Ads can expose your brand to new audiences, but meaningful engagement requires organic content that builds community with current and new followers alike. Organic content is a space for community and building authentic relationships with audiences. Cadence doesnt directly correlate with community growth. Both have a place.

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How to master social media for retail in the UK

Sprout Social

This is essential as your social media goals are likely serve the same purpose as your overall marketing goals: to increase brand awareness, engage your community and drive web traffic. The Power of Community: Establish branded Facebook Groups or similar forums to foster a community where customers can connect. Don’t be shy.

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