B
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4 -- click through rate multiple for UGC-based ads vs traditional brand ads (2025)
UGC-based ads receive 4x higher click-through rates compared to traditional brand ads.
- Cites an unnamed recent study without providing methodology, source link, or sample size details.
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Value
4
Unit
Multiple
Data Vintage
2025
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Evidence Quality
B
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Extraction
50
Source Trust
60
Citation Chain
20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
Source
geistm.com
Primary
Tier C
https://geistm.com/blog/ugc-strategy-guide ↗
Source Article
UGC 101: Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing a Successful UGC Strategy - GeistM
UGC 101: Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing a Successful UGC Strategy
Why do so many brands post unpolished, raw social media content nowadays?
It’s called UGC (user-generated content) and allows for more native, relatable, and authentic connections with consumers. A recent study showed that UGC-bas…
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geistm.com
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Article cites 'a recent study' without naming the original publisher or sample size; multiplier is relative to traditional brand ads.
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UGC-based ads vs traditional brand ads: 4 click through rate multiple. Source: geistm.com (2025). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/ugc-ads-4x-higher-ctr
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