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👋 Hey bestie, welcome back to POV: Ads + UGCs Unlocked!

Real talk — have you noticed things feel different in the UGC world lately?

Like, six months ago, you could post one “UGC creator tips” video and get a brand deal in your inbox before you finished your coffee. ☕️
Now? You post, you wait... and all you hear are the sweet sounds of crickets.

But here’s the plot twist no one’s really saying out loud —
The UGC market isn’t dying.
It’s just getting smarter.

And if you understand what’s changing, you’re not falling behind — you’re getting ahead.

🌊 The Shift No One’s Talking About

Let’s rewind.

2023 was the year of volume.
Everyone was screaming “UGC! UGC!” like it was the next gold rush.
Brands were tossing money like confetti, creators were churning videos like factories, and metrics? Eh, who cares — everything “looked” like it worked.

But 2025?
Brands are sobering up.

They’re realizing pretty ≠ profitable.
Trendy ≠ trustworthy.
And honestly? It’s about time.

So instead of hiring 20 random creators to make “cute” clips, they’re hiring 3 who actually get marketing.

The ones who understand how to tell a story, test an angle, and tweak for performance.
Because at the end of the day, creators who think like marketers are the ones who’ll survive every algorithm update and every budget cut.

🧠 The New UGC Era: Less Vibes, More Strategy

If the last two years were all about “just post something,”
this next wave is about intentional creation.

→ Instead of “this looks nice,” think “this solves a problem.”
→ Instead of “does it go viral?” think “does it sell?”
→ Instead of “what’s trending?” think “what’s converting?”

The best creators I know right now aren’t the loudest.
They’re the ones testing hooks, watching metrics, and treating every video like a micro-experiment.

And here’s the wild part:
That’s exactly what brands want.

They don’t want another content vendor.
They want a creative partner — someone who brings data and direction.

🧩 The Creator Upgrade (that brands secretly love)

So if you’re wondering,

Here’s what the experts share lately:

1️⃣ Talk like a strategist.
When you pitch, include 1-2 “angle” ideas — e.g., “I’d test a problem/solution video vs. testimonial to see which gets better hook-through.”
That sentence alone puts you in the top 10%.

2️⃣ Show you get performance.
When you post a UGC example, mention what you learned — “This ad got 2x the watch time when I opened with the pain point instead of a product shot.”
That tells brands you’re not just shooting content — you’re thinking.

3️⃣ Make your personal brand mirror your pitch.
If your bio says “I help brands sell through storytelling,” then your content should show it. Not just say it.

These small shifts stack.
You’ll start noticing that suddenly, brands reply faster.
Your rates go up.
And the deals that come in? They actually feel aligned.

⚙️ Okay But… How Do I Track What’s Working?

This is the unsexy but game-changing part.

Because let’s be honest — most creators are flying blind.
You send content off, it runs as an ad, and you hope it did well.
But how do you really know?

That’s where I’ve been loving Levanta lately.

It basically gives creators and brands a shared dashboard so you can see what’s actually driving conversions, clicks, and sales.
Like, no more “Hey, just checking — how did that ad perform?” emails.

You get actual insights.
You learn which hook worked, which angle flopped, and where to double down next time.

In short: it helps you make data-driven decisions (without needing a PhD in analytics).

And the creators using tools like this?
They’re the ones who evolve from “content creators” → marketing partners.
The kind of people brands fight to keep.

✍️ Tiny Reflection Moment

Maybe this is the real “glow-up” of the UGC world.
It’s no longer the Wild West.
It’s becoming a legit creative industry — one that rewards people who understand both art and strategy.

So if things feel slower lately, that’s okay.
It’s not a dead market — it’s a smarter one.
And you’re already ahead just by paying attention.

💬 Quick Question:

Would you want me to share the pitch template I use to send “strategic UGC ideas” that actually get replies from brands?
If yes, hit reply and say “pitch pls” — I might drop it next week as a freebie 👀

P.S.
If I had something like Levanta when I first started doing UGC, I would’ve saved hours of wondering whether my content actually worked.
It’s honestly one of those “why didn’t this exist sooner?” tools that make you look 10x more professional instantly.

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That’s it for this week, bestie 💌
Keep testing. Keep tweaking. Keep showing up.
Because the creators who evolve with the market?
They’re the ones who last.

See you next week ✨