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Podcast: what UGC is NOT

In short

  • UGC has become a key part of the most effective marketing strategies.
  • Its value lies in being authentic, credible, relatable and effective.
  • UGC is not the same as working with influencers: they are different concepts.

What a mess this UGC thing is, right?… In this episode, I’ll tell you what UGC has become today and what some companies, brands and content creation agencies or UGC agencies do with brands.

In recent years, UGC has gone from being an “extra” to becoming a key component of the most effective marketing strategies. Why? Because it’s authentic, credible, relatable… and it works. See the benefits of UGC here.

Is UGC the same as working with influencers?

No. This is a major source of confusion. In the episode, we explain the difference between UGC and influencers.

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About the author

Miguel Palau

CMO / Cofounder HICARI

Writes about UGC, social media content and Paid Media, drawing on the projects we run every day at HICARI.

Frequently asked questions

Why is UGC important in marketing?

Because it has gone from being an extra to becoming a key part of the most effective marketing strategies. It is also authentic, credible, relatable and effective.

What is the difference between UGC and influencers?

They are not the same. User-generated content and working with influencers are different concepts—a common misconception addressed in the episode.

What does the episode explain about UGC agencies?

The episode explores what UGC has become today and what some companies, brands and content creation or UGC agencies do with brands.

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