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Google spared break-up of online advertising monopoly

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How to set social media goals in 2026 [10 examples]

Key takeaways Social media goals should tie directly to business objectives like revenue, brand awareness, or customer retention. The SMART framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) turns vague ambitions into goals you can actually track and report on. Every goal needs mapped KPIs, and the goals-to-metrics table in this post gives you a ready-made reference. The best social media teams review and adjust goals quarterly, not just annually, and align them across departments. What are social media goals? Social media goals are the desired outcomes you want your social media efforts to achieve. They give your strategy direction and help you measure whether your work is paying off. It helps to understand how goals, objectives, and tactics relate to each other. Goals are the broad outcomes you’re working toward (like “increase brand awareness”) Social media objectives are the specific, measurable targets within those goals (lik...

What is user-generated content (UGC)? Guide for 2026

Key takeaways User-generated content (UGC) is original content created by real customers, including reviews, photos, videos, and social posts, that brands can amplify across marketing channels. UGC builds trust faster and cheaper than traditional advertising because shoppers trust real customer experiences over branded content. A strong UGC strategy includes clear collection methods, defined content types, documented permissions, and alignment with measurable marketing goals. Hootsuite Social OS helps you manage UGC at scale: Use to track mentions and monitor hashtags and to publish and measure approved content. What is user-generated content (UGC)? User-generated content (UGC) is original, brand-specific content created by real customers and fans rather than by the brand itself. It can come in many forms, including videos, images, product reviews, testimonials, and even podcasts. UGC can live everywhere: your own social channels, third-party review sites (e.g., Google and...