User-generated content (UGC) has become the dominant force in influencer marketing, representing 35% of campaigns globally and trailing only Instagram at 40%. TikTok-led campaigns declined 48% year-over-year as brands shifted toward flexible, reusable content. UGC delivers significantly higher conversion rates, driving 29% more conversions than traditional formats. This shift reflects consumer preferences for authenticity and credibility. US adults prioritize authenticity (35%) and track record (32%) when evaluating online product reviewers, making UGC inherently more trustworthy. The data comes from analysis of 21,000 brand collaborations among 200,000+ creators worldwide during 2025.
"Platform-agnostic user-generated content (UGC) accounts for 35% of influencer marketing campaigns worldwide, surpassing TikTok (21%) and trailing only Instagram (40%), according to a January report from Collabstr."
"The shift away from TikTok is already showing up in campaign data. TikTok-led campaigns fell 48% year over year as brands pivoted toward flexible, reusable content, and UGC now drives 29% higher conversions than non-UGC formats, according to AdWeek."
"Authenticity (35%) and track record (32%) are the top two factors US adults consider when deciding which online product reviewers to trust, according to Ipsos, suggesting UGC earns clicks because it earns credibility first."
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