Kentucky Fried Chicken and Comedy Central have teamed up to offer an original web series and contest focused on user-generated content that’s geared toward 18-24 year-olds who are living with their parents. MORE
UGC and Brand Influencers. UGC and Brand Loyalty. UGC and Millennials. 59% of millennials claim that they use UGC to inform their purchase decisions about major electronics. Millennials (ages 25 and above) are the biggest content drivers—contributing over 70% of all UGC. MORE
That’s why a lot of brands leverage user generated content (UGC). Research shows that 93% of consumers find user-generated content (UGC) helpful and 85% trust content generated by others more than they trust the content produced by brands. Guest Post by Denise Chan. MORE
Essentially, user-generated content (UGC) is content that is produced by the consumer and describes their experience with a brand. UGC fulfills this need and sparks an interest in potential customers. UGC Expands Reach. Here’s the ultimate statistic: 48 percent of customers report that UGC is a great way to find out about new products. UGC Establishes Trust. 51 percent of Americans trust UGC more than the words on a company’s website. MORE
Alicia has been an advocate of using consumer-generated content (UGC) in the PR and marketing mix for the last ten years. Q & A on UGC and Digital PR with Alicia. A3: @CMIContent reports 78% of B2C Marketers plan to use #UGC in their mix in 2016. MORE
The Never Ending Problem in Social Media = Content The Never Ending Solution To This Problem = UGC [User Generated Content] Agree MORE
Resources Shonali Burke Weekly Roundup blogging content online publishing ugc user generated content A large portion of what we do online is centered around content: creating it, sharing it, reading it. MORE
Communication Community Building Daniel Cohen Guest Posts Marketing Public Relations Social Media customer feedback gamification holistic media ugc user generated content Disclaimer: Pic-n-Post is a client of RedShift Writers. Hello, WUL readers! Remember me? I used to write here all the time. MORE
Photography and content apps are a dime a dozen in your App and Google Play Stores. But there are some apps that stand out from the crowd, and by default, make your content infinitely better and more engaging. MORE
Maybe your brick-and-mortar stores have great lighting so user-generated content (“UGC”) always looks fabulous. Knowing this, you might include a UGC campaign in your social media strategy this year to increase awareness of your products. MORE
They even started using UGC in Facebook Carousel ads, and saw a spike in sales because of it. Start by brainstorming the high performing content your brand needs more of, then create a campaign with a simple hashtag, and sit back and watch the UGC roll in. MORE
To learn more about image recognition and social listening, read our report “ Why Visual Listening is the Next Big Thing for Marketing “ SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS image recognition Nutella storytelling Talkwalker ugc user generated content visual listening visual storytelling MORE
Just take a look at UGC videos that are enhancing the enhancing the news and helping teach new cooking tips. Plus, your business has now cultivated a library of UGC videos that can be used for marketing purposes. MORE
UGC (user generated content) has been a buzz word in social media for a while now. According to a report by BazaarVoice , shoppers that interact with UGC are 97% more likely to convert than customers who do not. Brands see a 78% lift in conversion rates when customers interact with UGC. MORE
User-generated content (UGC) feels like one of the biggest trends in marketing right now—it’s considered the most authentic and trusted form of media available. Pixlee’s three simple steps are all you need to revolutionize your business with UGC. MORE
That method is user-generated content (UGC). UGC is an effective way to boost sales and engagement while generating traffic and virality for your business. In fact, studies have shown that consumers trust UGC 50 percent more than they trust other media. If you’re ready to “up” your social media marketing game, these four strategies will help encourage UGC throughout your chosen channels. MORE
We’ve talked for years about UGC – user generated content – but now we find that perhaps the best source of great content is instead EGC – employee generated content. EGC is 2015’s most powerful marketing abbreviation. MORE
At this point, it’s no secret that User-Generated Content (UGC) is a powerhouse tactic for content strategy. UGC not only performs 50% better than branded or stock photography, it’s free content created by followers to make brand experience more relatable, touchable, and authentic. MORE
The challenge for Pet360 has been finding a way to gain explicit permission for UGC on such a large scale. But with Curalate they could ask permission at scale, allowing them to use UGC across social platforms as well as in a slide shows for email campaigns. MORE
Scouring your channels, and even the vast internet beyond, for good UGC that really showcases your brand can be a cumbersome task. Of what use can influencers be to our brands? This is an important question, but one that rarely yields a response beyond the obvious, they have influence. MORE
Millennials spend 30% of their media time (5 hours/day) engaged with user-generated content (UGC). Using UGC in its content strategy has not only helped AirBnB drive engagement with its audience, but it has also helped to grow its Instagram community by over 13%. MORE
UGC, how can I explain it? Love the UGC you’re already seeing and want even more to work into your content mix? The post You Down with UGC? MORE
The Never Ending Problem in Social Media = Content The Never Ending Solution To This Problem = UGC [User Generated Content] + Smooth Maneuvering Skills [ With The Admin] I work as Freelance Social Media Network Online Professional. MORE
Influencer marketing and user generated content (UGC) are rapidly becoming the most widely-used online marketing strategies. UGC Drives Purchase Decisions . UGC is Credible. Credibility is also a major reason UGC posted by influencers is key. How-To Find the Best UGC. MORE
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. Share your UGC on social media as part of your brand lifestyle. MORE
That strategy is the implementation of user generated content (UGC). I decided to give UGC a try here at Buffer and the results were compelling. You may have seen UGC before and not even known it – Take this beautiful picture from REI for example: All user content! MORE
But it’s not just influencers: Everyday people are just as into the platform and are creating user-generated content (UGC) around the products they buy. Customers who view or engage with a piece of UGC featuring the brand’s products are more likely to purchase an item. MORE
Brands from all sorts of industries, from Starbucks and Burberry to Chobani , have developed marketing campaigns that benefited from UGC. UGC not only showcases the relationship that consumers have with a brand or product, but it also provides a massive endorsement of it. MORE
Okay, so, you’ve compiled a library of UGC. Just remember, incoming UGC is the beginning , not the end, of a fruitful conversation that is bound to lead to a loyal and enthusiastic brand advocate. A dog is known, not only as man’s best friend, but for its enduring loyalty. But why? MORE
So if you want to submit something for a major site, you’ll spend the first few hours electronically signing your rights away – and it might end up limiting any existing possibilities of rewarding UGC as that could end up muddying the waters between just and unjust enrichment. You may have seen a few reports about the class-action suit brought against the Huffington Post after it was acquired by AOL for $315 million. MORE
Justin Johnson connects many of the important dots: humanization, local, crowd sourcing, UGC, mobile in one simple program. social media case studies social media strategy Justin Johnson local social social media case study social media for campaigns social media for politicians UGC Yelp MORE
You can create or curate custom GIFs, Snapchat/Instagram stories, UGC (user generated content), infographics, concept visualizations, shareable quotes, or Facebook Live videos. UGC is there for a reason. What is UGC exactly? MORE
User generated content (UGC) is every marketer’s dream, as a creative customer base can be invaluable in spreading a brand’s message and surveys have shown that 93% of consumers find UGC helpful when making a buying decision. MORE
Tweetable Moments It’s nice to have a really engaged staff on social to help build the awareness. wrdodger Tweet This Social Museum At the Royal Ontario Museum , Ryan Dodge leads a social media team that includes every staff member in the museum. MORE
1) Use User Generated Content (UGC). UGC is something that should be utilized in your regular content mix. In fact, West Elm recently reported ROI that was 7 times higher than normal when they used UGC for their Facebook ads. Because UGC is the most authentic content available to brands. Levi’s used UGC to promote their NFL collection. Carousel ads are quickly becoming the post type of choice for brands trying to showcase their products or services. (If MORE
When it comes to asking whether or not your brand should be repurposing its influencer-generated content – there’s really no question about it. MORE
However, for this dataset, UGC content only delivers a marginally high amount of engagement (4%). 30% of these brands generated over 90% of the total engagement for UGC . MORE
Digital Marketing content creation UGC user generated content social media strategy influencer relationships brand storyQuick! It’s time to audit the amount of content on your social channels. Whose voice is behind the majority of the content you share on social and in your blog? MORE
There’s a new dilemma among social media professionals: S hould you focus on increasing your following or maximizing your user generated content (UGC)? User generated content (UGC) includes any form of content created by the consumer. UGC also demonstrates audience engagement. MORE
Alicia has been an advocate of using consumer-generated content (UGC) in the PR and marketing mix for the last ten years. Here are a few stats that show why UGC is so important to the Digital PR mix: Fifty-nine percent of millennials say they use UGC to inform their purchase decisions about major electronics. Q & A on UGC and Digital PR with Alicia. A3: @CMIContent reports 78% of B2C Marketers plan to use #UGC in their mix in 2016. MORE
The definition of user generated content (or UGC) is any form of content including blogs, tweets, photos, videos, and beyond that was created by users of an online system or service and is available via social media websites. How to Leverage UGC Effectively. MORE
One of the best ways to kick off a UGC campaign on Instagram is with the help of a branded hashtag. What began as a simple photo-sharing app among friends has grown into a global community of consumers and brands. MORE
User generated content (UGC) can improve just about every digital marketing strategy. According to Salesforce data , UGC can improve campaign engagement by 50%, increase e-mail click-through by 73% and boost conversions by 10%. MORE
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UGC, how can I explain it? Love the UGC you’re already seeing and want even more to work into your content mix? The post You Down with UGC?
Convince & Convert
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The challenge for Pet360 has been finding a way to gain explicit permission for UGC on such a large scale. But with Curalate they could ask permission at scale, allowing them to use UGC across social platforms as well as in a slide shows for email campaigns.
Ignite Social Media
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
Scouring your channels, and even the vast internet beyond, for good UGC that really showcases your brand can be a cumbersome task. Of what use can influencers be to our brands? This is an important question, but one that rarely yields a response beyond the obvious, they have influence.
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Tweetable Moments It’s nice to have a really engaged staff on social to help build the awareness. wrdodger Tweet This Social Museum At the Royal Ontario Museum , Ryan Dodge leads a social media team that includes every staff member in the museum.
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UGC (user generated content) has been a buzz word in social media for a while now. According to a report by BazaarVoice , shoppers that interact with UGC are 97% more likely to convert than customers who do not. Brands see a 78% lift in conversion rates when customers interact with UGC.
agora pulse
MAY 16, 2016
There’s a new dilemma among social media professionals: S hould you focus on increasing your following or maximizing your user generated content (UGC)? User generated content (UGC) includes any form of content created by the consumer. UGC also demonstrates audience engagement.
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Resources Shonali Burke Weekly Roundup blogging content online publishing ugc user generated content A large portion of what we do online is centered around content: creating it, sharing it, reading it.
The Way of the Web
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So if you want to submit something for a major site, you’ll spend the first few hours electronically signing your rights away – and it might end up limiting any existing possibilities of rewarding UGC as that could end up muddying the waters between just and unjust enrichment. You may have seen a few reports about the class-action suit brought against the Huffington Post after it was acquired by AOL for $315 million.
Waxing UnLyrical
JUNE 4, 2014
Communication Community Building Daniel Cohen Guest Posts Marketing Public Relations Social Media customer feedback gamification holistic media ugc user generated content Disclaimer: Pic-n-Post is a client of RedShift Writers. Hello, WUL readers! Remember me? I used to write here all the time.
Ignite Social Media
JULY 11, 2016
They even started using UGC in Facebook Carousel ads, and saw a spike in sales because of it. Start by brainstorming the high performing content your brand needs more of, then create a campaign with a simple hashtag, and sit back and watch the UGC roll in.
Convince & Convert
DECEMBER 18, 2015
Digital Marketing content creation UGC user generated content social media strategy influencer relationships brand storyQuick! It’s time to audit the amount of content on your social channels. Whose voice is behind the majority of the content you share on social and in your blog?
Ignite Social Media
AUGUST 4, 2016
When it comes to asking whether or not your brand should be repurposing its influencer-generated content – there’s really no question about it.
Talkwalker SM
MAY 19, 2016
User generated content (UGC) is every marketer’s dream, as a creative customer base can be invaluable in spreading a brand’s message and surveys have shown that 93% of consumers find UGC helpful when making a buying decision.
Convince & Convert
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Brands from all sorts of industries, from Starbucks and Burberry to Chobani , have developed marketing campaigns that benefited from UGC. UGC not only showcases the relationship that consumers have with a brand or product, but it also provides a massive endorsement of it.
Ignite Social Media
JULY 18, 2016
Photography and content apps are a dime a dozen in your App and Google Play Stores. But there are some apps that stand out from the crowd, and by default, make your content infinitely better and more engaging.
Proactive Report
MARCH 18, 2016
Alicia has been an advocate of using consumer-generated content (UGC) in the PR and marketing mix for the last ten years. Q & A on UGC and Digital PR with Alicia. A3: @CMIContent reports 78% of B2C Marketers plan to use #UGC in their mix in 2016.
Convince & Convert
MARCH 23, 2013
Justin Johnson connects many of the important dots: humanization, local, crowd sourcing, UGC, mobile in one simple program. social media case studies social media strategy Justin Johnson local social social media case study social media for campaigns social media for politicians UGC Yelp
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UGC and Brand Influencers. UGC and Brand Loyalty. UGC and Millennials. 59% of millennials claim that they use UGC to inform their purchase decisions about major electronics. Millennials (ages 25 and above) are the biggest content drivers—contributing over 70% of all UGC.
Talkwalker SM
APRIL 5, 2016
Influencer marketing and user generated content (UGC) are rapidly becoming the most widely-used online marketing strategies. UGC Drives Purchase Decisions . UGC is Credible. Credibility is also a major reason UGC posted by influencers is key. How-To Find the Best UGC.
Proactive Report
MARCH 18, 2016
Alicia has been an advocate of using consumer-generated content (UGC) in the PR and marketing mix for the last ten years. Here are a few stats that show why UGC is so important to the Digital PR mix: Fifty-nine percent of millennials say they use UGC to inform their purchase decisions about major electronics. Q & A on UGC and Digital PR with Alicia. A3: @CMIContent reports 78% of B2C Marketers plan to use #UGC in their mix in 2016.
Ignite Social Media
AUGUST 8, 2016
Okay, so, you’ve compiled a library of UGC. Just remember, incoming UGC is the beginning , not the end, of a fruitful conversation that is bound to lead to a loyal and enthusiastic brand advocate. A dog is known, not only as man’s best friend, but for its enduring loyalty. But why?
Social Media Network Marketing
OCTOBER 9, 2014
The Never Ending Problem in Social Media = Content The Never Ending Solution To This Problem = UGC [User Generated Content] Agree
Simply Measured
MAY 2, 2017
At this point, it’s no secret that User-Generated Content (UGC) is a powerhouse tactic for content strategy. UGC not only performs 50% better than branded or stock photography, it’s free content created by followers to make brand experience more relatable, touchable, and authentic.
Social Media Network Marketing
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
The Never Ending Problem in Social Media = Content The Never Ending Solution To This Problem = UGC [User Generated Content] + Smooth Maneuvering Skills [ With The Admin] I work as Freelance Social Media Network Online Professional.
Pixlee
MAY 22, 2017
User-generated content (UGC) feels like one of the biggest trends in marketing right now—it’s considered the most authentic and trusted form of media available. Pixlee’s three simple steps are all you need to revolutionize your business with UGC.
Simply Measured
AUGUST 3, 2017
That method is user-generated content (UGC). UGC is an effective way to boost sales and engagement while generating traffic and virality for your business. In fact, studies have shown that consumers trust UGC 50 percent more than they trust other media. If you’re ready to “up” your social media marketing game, these four strategies will help encourage UGC throughout your chosen channels.
Ignite Social Media
APRIL 24, 2017
You can create or curate custom GIFs, Snapchat/Instagram stories, UGC (user generated content), infographics, concept visualizations, shareable quotes, or Facebook Live videos. UGC is there for a reason. What is UGC exactly?
Talkwalker SM
MAY 24, 2016
To learn more about image recognition and social listening, read our report “ Why Visual Listening is the Next Big Thing for Marketing “ SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS image recognition Nutella storytelling Talkwalker ugc user generated content visual listening visual storytelling
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. Share your UGC on social media as part of your brand lifestyle.
Pixlee
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
The definition of user generated content (or UGC) is any form of content including blogs, tweets, photos, videos, and beyond that was created by users of an online system or service and is available via social media websites. How to Leverage UGC Effectively.
Buffer Social
MAY 9, 2016
That strategy is the implementation of user generated content (UGC). I decided to give UGC a try here at Buffer and the results were compelling. You may have seen UGC before and not even known it – Take this beautiful picture from REI for example: All user content!
Pixlee
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Millennials spend 30% of their media time (5 hours/day) engaged with user-generated content (UGC). Using UGC in its content strategy has not only helped AirBnB drive engagement with its audience, but it has also helped to grow its Instagram community by over 13%.
agora pulse
JUNE 28, 2017
Maybe your brick-and-mortar stores have great lighting so user-generated content (“UGC”) always looks fabulous. Knowing this, you might include a UGC campaign in your social media strategy this year to increase awareness of your products.
Convince & Convert
MARCH 17, 2016
Just take a look at UGC videos that are enhancing the enhancing the news and helping teach new cooking tips. Plus, your business has now cultivated a library of UGC videos that can be used for marketing purposes.
Pixlee
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Essentially, user-generated content (UGC) is content that is produced by the consumer and describes their experience with a brand. UGC fulfills this need and sparks an interest in potential customers. UGC Expands Reach. Here’s the ultimate statistic: 48 percent of customers report that UGC is a great way to find out about new products. UGC Establishes Trust. 51 percent of Americans trust UGC more than the words on a company’s website.
Sprout Social
OCTOBER 10, 2016
One of the best ways to kick off a UGC campaign on Instagram is with the help of a branded hashtag. What began as a simple photo-sharing app among friends has grown into a global community of consumers and brands.
Talkwalker SM
MARCH 9, 2016
User generated content (UGC) can improve just about every digital marketing strategy. According to Salesforce data , UGC can improve campaign engagement by 50%, increase e-mail click-through by 73% and boost conversions by 10%.
Convince & Convert
JANUARY 19, 2015
We’ve talked for years about UGC – user generated content – but now we find that perhaps the best source of great content is instead EGC – employee generated content. EGC is 2015’s most powerful marketing abbreviation.
Waxing UnLyrical
AUGUST 10, 2016
That’s why a lot of brands leverage user generated content (UGC). Research shows that 93% of consumers find user-generated content (UGC) helpful and 85% trust content generated by others more than they trust the content produced by brands. Guest Post by Denise Chan.
Convince & Convert
DECEMBER 14, 2015
But it’s not just influencers: Everyday people are just as into the platform and are creating user-generated content (UGC) around the products they buy. Customers who view or engage with a piece of UGC featuring the brand’s products are more likely to purchase an item.
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