Ignite Social Media

JUNE 14, 2023

Here are tips to make sure you can outsmart social media search and get in your audience’s feed. Leveraging User-Generated Content User-generated content (UGC) is a powerful marketing tool that can help you tap into the trust and authenticity that modern consumers crave.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 4, 2021

With online conversations and trends moving quickly, it can be challenging to stay up to date with trends or posting original content frequently enough to stay visible in followers’ feeds. It helps you keep your feed fresh and engaging without stressing to create new content every time. That’s where content curation comes in.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Facebook: With the ability to refine your audience targeting with Facebook Ads and create Facebook groups for customer support, Facebook is another popular platform for B2B marketers to raise brand awareness and build an online community. You can use short-form video content across LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Facebook.

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Convince & Convert

JANUARY 15, 2018

The Facebook algorithm is changing again, and it’s bad news for brands who want to show up in the news feed. In a recent, inscrutable, Kremlin-esque press release , Mark Zuckerberg and team announced that they are changing the Facebook algorithm and will henceforth. The Facebook Algorithm Separates the Wheat and the Chaff.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 28, 2020

Though the idea of pulling all of your organization’s social media feeds into a central hub has been around since at least 2014 , they still haven’t found wide use outside of trade shows and corporate events. Social media hubs can help in building trust by displaying UGC, i.e. social proof, of satisfied users.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Along this same thread, consumers are 3X more likely to say that user-generated content (UGC) is authentic compared to brand-produced content, and 30% of users have unfollowed a brand based on inauthentic content from that brand. If your brand does not currently leverage UGC, you may be wondering where to start.

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Pixlee

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Enter user-generated content (UGC) – the strategic fulcrum of your campaigns and content shortages. Why you should include UGC in your social media calendar. Brands of all sizes have been using UGC—images, text, and videos created by their customers—in their marketing activities, and have seen tremendous success. How to get UGC?

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base. Reposting user-generated content (UGC) rewards customers who post it while also boosting authenticity on your channels by putting your audience at the forefront of your brand.

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Later

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

User-generated content (UGC) is a killer asset for brands and businesses looking to grow online. . UGC is an affordable way to share high-quality content that generates sales for your brand — it’s the social media equivalent of a word-of-mouth recommendation! . UGC Best Practices #1: Be Original with Your UGC.

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agora pulse

JANUARY 6, 2021

Look for time-sensitive events like Facebook Lives or Twitter chats. For example, if I identify user-generated content (UGC) to share or trending topics to pursue, I add them to a list of things to explore when I have more time. If you’ve scheduled content, check your social media feeds to make sure it goes live as planned.

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

hint: Hint has created an impressive Instagram feed with a wide variety of content. Stop motion, pictures, UGC and videos fill their channel with bright, simple, and creative content. Their bright and fun content has helped them gain nearly 772k Facebook fans on top of their popular Instagram and Twitter accounts.

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Hootsuite

JULY 6, 2022

Businesses, their partners and qualified public Instagram accounts can slap them directly onto: feed posts, Instagram Stories, IGTV videos, Reels, Guides, and. But only on their feed photos, as video and Stories aren’t yet supported. When people see tagged products in the content on their feed, they can purchase effortlessly.

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

User-generated content (UGC) is a game-changer for businesses. But is UGC worth all the effort? To get all these incredible benefits of UGC, however, you need to actually encourage customers to create content! Run UGC-oriented campaigns. If you want UGC, you need to run UGC-focused campaigns.

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Sprout Social

MAY 26, 2022

Since its launch in 2016, TikTok (formerly Musical.ly) has grown by leaps and bounds, quickly cementing its place among established networks like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter. Consider using analytics from your other social profiles (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) Amplify user-generated content (UGC).

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2022

The For You feed is what makes TikTok so addictive. While Facebook and Instagram are built around the social graph (who you know), TikTok is built around entertainment (what you like). Everywhere you go, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok — everything is vertical. Understand the TikTok Algorithm. Vertical Format, Always.

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Later

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In addition to sponsored posts, Instagram can also be an awesome platform for finding organic user-generated content (UGC) about your products or services. Sharing UGC is a great way to show your products in action, and can act as a valuable third-party recommendation for your brand. Looking to level-up your Facebook strategy?

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Pixlee

JULY 22, 2020

More than half of all brand discovery ( 52% ) is happening in public social feeds. Social contests are also a practical way to provoke more user-generated content (UGC), real customer photos from your fans and followers. Kimpton’s UGC gallery features sourced UGC similar to the content collected in social media contests.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 15, 2021

More User-Generated Content (UGC). User-generated content (UGC) refers to media created by individual users (on social media or shared directly) rather than by a company or organization, and is a powerful content type for brands looking to add social proof and community focus to their marketing efforts. Trends to Watch in 2022.

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Pixlee

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Use Social Media User-Generated-Content (UGC) In Emails To Build Your Brand. Go beyond traditional creative with UGC. In this internet age, UGC can be regarded as a digital form of word-of-mouth, reaching more people with the ubiquity of social media networks. Run a Social Media Contest Through Emails.

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Pixlee

OCTOBER 14, 2021

TikTok is Full of User-Generated Content (UGC). High-quality UGC is all the rage today among brands. Brands can also streamline the UGC collection and publication process with a CRM platform like Pixlee’s that automatically pulls in content mentioning your brand or tags of your choice. What does this mean?

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Pixlee

AUGUST 10, 2020

User-generated content (UGC) goes a long way on TikTok. Also, when other people see that you share customer UGC, they’ll be more inclined to create content that you’ll share (allowing them the same aforementioned exposure). Creating Compelling Content on TikTok. Tapping into this saves time and helps your brand feel more authentic.

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Pixlee

JUNE 14, 2021

In 2016, Instagram migrated from a reverse-chronological feed to an algorithm-based feed for displaying content. Yet even though Facebook has restricted content reach, you can still get exposure with the right strategy. Your goal is to make people visit your account regardless of if they see your content in their feed.

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agora pulse

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Link your Instagram account with your Facebook page. Setting Up Instagram Shopping with Facebook Catalog Manager. The first possible way to do this is with Facebook Catalog Manager. If you have never used the Catalog Manager, this is a feature within Business Manager that allows you to have a shop on your Facebook page as well.

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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. I’ve selected their Instagram because it seems to me to be the choice platform for sourcing and sharing UGC and developing an invested community primarily comprised of photographers and enthusiasts of photography. We love their social voice.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 4, 2020

A recent report from GlobalWebIndex found that Instagram and Facebook users are increasingly viewing and creating social media stories. Stories on Facebook were rather slow to take off. However, Facebook Stories has since amounted to roughly 500 million daily active users. Source: Facebook. Source: Statista.

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Likeable

OCTOBER 29, 2019

On Facebook natively, the platform will identify who your Page’s top fans are with “Top Fan Badges.” If happy customers post photos, there is a huge opportunity to share this user-generated content (which is commonly abbreviated as “UGC”). On Instagram, there are studies that suggest that UGC posts have a 4.5

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Private Facebook Pages may be great for class discussion. If you’re focusing on student engagement, a Facebook Group or Page is a natural fit. Consider livestreaming your lectures via platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. Generate UGC. If you’re new to UGC, here are some best practices.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 13, 2017

There are endless answers to this question but to simplify it we’ll narrow it down to a few that are easy to execute: Facebook Newsfeed Comment to Win. If you’re focused on your Facebook audience, a comment to win is an easy way to engage with your fans. Instagram UGC. Culver’s Facebook Status. Tweet to Win.

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2022

The For You feed is what makes TikTok so addictive. While Facebook and Instagram are built around the social graph (who you know), TikTok is built around entertainment (what you like). Everywhere you go, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok — everything is vertical. Understand the TikTok Algorithm. Vertical Format, Always.

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Later

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Instagram aesthetic trends are constantly evolving — but what does 2020 hold for your feed? . From the “no-edit edit” to homemade memes and the obsession with carousel posts, your Instagram feed is about to become more creative than ever. . Check out how influencer @jlbabe has adopted this cool look in her feed: .

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Once primarily thought of as a marketing tactic for edgy brands, user-generated content (UGC) is quickly becoming a bigger and bigger element of content marketing strategies. But more important than those reasons is the fact that UGC also has a big impact on the bottom line. more likely to convert than the average customer.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 21, 2017

Aside from the leads you generate, you also get user generated content (UGC)—the photos. UGC can be shared across your other social networks or used on branded assets like your website. One of our clients, Dia & Co, ran a wildly successful photo contest on their Facebook page to find their next style icon.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Connect your account to an appropriate Facebook Page. Even if you’re not actively promoting your business on Facebook, your Instagram Shopping must be linked to a Facebook Page. If you’ve set up a Facebook Shop , this is a similar process. Featuring people (think: influencers and UGC) whenever possible.

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Pixlee

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

The effect of this perception is tangible; even clearly sponsored content that features UGC gets an average of 4x more clicks and a 50% reduction in ad costs than those that don’t use UGC. Place UGC On Your Site. Place social feeds that showcase customer photos on the home page of your website. Share on Social Media.

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Talkwalker SM

JUNE 2, 2016

And by now, we have all seen popular beauty enthusiasts, insta-models, and MAUs (makeup artists) from all over the world in our Instagram and Facebook feeds persuading us to purchase the latest and greatest eyelash extending mascara, lip-plumping gloss, or skin-perfecting cream in the market. Why UGC is Powerful for Beauty Brands.

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Pixlee

MAY 21, 2020

And Facebook is expecting to see a loss from advertising in the coming months. In fact, the cost per impression on Facebook has decreased by 50% compared with before the pandemic. Public Social Feeds Matter Now More than Ever. Social Ad Spending is Increasing Overall – but has Taken a Hit.

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Buffer Social

JULY 6, 2017

Just last year, we were posting four to five times to our Facebook Page and tweeting up to 14 times per day. When we posted less (once or twice per day) to our Facebook Page, our reach and engagement increased by three-fold. Limiting our Facebook posts to just one or two per day forced us to share only the best content.

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