What Is UGC and How Is It Different From Influencer Content?

UGC is content made in the style of a regular customer, used mainly in the brand's own ads and pages. Influencer content is published on the creator's channel to their audience. Brands often use both.

14 October 2026 · 3 min read · By the Dhi & Kin team

Key differences

UGC is made for the brand to use, often with personalised scripts and edits. Influencer content relies on the creator's audience and voice.

Where to use UGC

Paid social ads, product pages, email and websites, where it adds proof and a human feel.

How we handle it at Dhi & Kin

We produce UGC with personalised scripts and in-house editing, and pair it with creator campaigns.

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