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Marketing Quick Tips 29: Decode Marketing Buzzwords - Part V

Written by Danielle Price Griffin | Feb 28, 2025 4:15:00 PM

Ready for the fifth set of marketing buzzwords? 

Terms to Know:

  1. Engagement Rate:
    Measures interaction with your content (likes, comments, shares) relative to your audience size. It’s a key social media metric.
  2. UGC (User-Generated Content):
    Content created by your customers or followers, like reviews or social media posts. Sharing UGC builds trust and community.
  3. Funnel:
    Represents the customer journey, from awareness to purchase. Marketers aim to move users through each funnel stage efficiently.
  4. ROI (Return on Investment):
    Measures the profitability of a marketing effort by comparing its revenue against its cost.
  5. Social Proof:
    The phenomenon where people follow the actions of others. Positive reviews and testimonials are powerful social proof.


Apply these to impress your team—or, better yet, drive results.