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CGU [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- user-generated content
1, record 1, English, user%2Dgenerated%20content
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- UGC 2, record 1, English, UGC
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- user-created content 3, record 1, English, user%2Dcreated%20content
correct, noun
- UCC 3, record 1, English, UCC
correct, noun
- UCC 3, record 1, English, UCC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
User-generated content (UGC) is any content made by people ... rather than the brand itself. ... UGC is genuine content created by individuals about their experiences with a brand. This content normally offers a real and authentic perspective amidst traditional corporate advertising. 4, record 1, English, - user%2Dgenerated%20content
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contenu généré par les utilisateurs
1, record 1, French, contenu%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20par%20les%20utilisateurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contenu généré par l'utilisateur 2, record 1, French, contenu%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20par%20l%27utilisateur
correct, masculine noun
- CGU 3, record 1, French, CGU
correct, masculine noun
- UGC 4, record 1, French, UGC
correct, masculine noun
- CGU 3, record 1, French, CGU
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le contenu généré par l'utilisateur [est] tout type de contenu qui a été créé et diffusé par des utilisateurs. [...] Les consommateurs recherchent ce contenu pour apprendre à faire quelque chose, consommer du contenu sur des sujets nichés et regarder du contenu qui n'est pas à la télévision traditionnelle. 4, record 1, French, - contenu%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20par%20les%20utilisateurs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Comunicaciones colaborativas y sociales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- contenido generado por el usuario
1, record 1, Spanish, contenido%20generado%20por%20el%20usuario
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CGU 1, record 1, Spanish, CGU
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- contenido creado por el usuario 2, record 1, Spanish, contenido%20creado%20por%20el%20usuario
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El concepto de CGU se refiere a todo el contenido emitido por los medios audiovisuales que es producido por las audiencias en vez de por los propios medios(o compañías de producción independientes subcontratadas o profesionales individuales). Esto engloba contenidos recogidos mediante cualquier tecnología, desde faxes y mensajes de texto hasta fotos digitales, videos, blogs y podcasts. Además, es publicado tanto en los medios de comunicación tradicionales(radios y televisiones) como en medios de comunicación más recientes(como Twitter o YouTube). 1, record 1, Spanish, - contenido%20generado%20por%20el%20usuario
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
El desarrollo de contenidos creados por el usuario [...] es un pilar central de la Web participativa y comprende varios medios de comunicación y trabajos creativos (escritos, [de] audio, visuales y combinados) creados por Internet y los usuarios de las tecnologías (incluyendo el contenido de dispositivos inalámbricos como las fotografías). 3, record 1, Spanish, - contenido%20generado%20por%20el%20usuario
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