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How to run a UGC campaign

To run a UGC campaign, set one clear goal, pick creators by audience and values fit, write a short brief with room for their voice, review content before it posts, make sure every paid post is disclosed, and measure results post by post.

1. Set one goal

Awareness, action, sign ups, turnout or sales. Each goal needs different content and a different ask.

2. Pick creators by fit, not follower count

Audience fit and values fit matter more than size. A smaller creator with the right audience often beats a bigger one.

3. Write a short brief

The message, the audience, two or three must-says, the don'ts and the deadline. Leave room for each creator's voice.

4. Agree usage up front

Decide whether the content stays on the creator's accounts only, or whether you can repost it on your own pages, and for how long.

5. Review before it posts

Check facts, the message and the disclosure, without rewriting the creator's voice.

6. Disclose every paid post

Use #ad or the platform's paid partnership label, plus a paid for by line for political content. TikTok doesn't allow paid political content. See disclosure rules.

7. Time it together

Many creators posting in the same window gives the message momentum.

8. Measure every post

Collect the link and view count for every post, then do more of what worked.

Do it yourself or with help

Erfan Media can run the whole campaign as your UGC agency, or you can launch a campaign yourself on Pamphlet. See agency vs creator marketplace.

Questions

How many creators do I need for a UGC campaign?

It depends on the goal and budget. Several creators posting in the same window usually beats one big post.

How do I measure a UGC campaign?

Collect the link and view count for every post, compare creators and messages, and do more of what worked.

Who can run a UGC campaign for me?

Erfan Media runs UGC campaigns for pro-democracy campaigns, causes and brands, or you can launch one yourself on Pamphlet.

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