Creative Terms

Creator-Generated Content (CGC)

Creator-Generated Content refers to content produced through formal partnerships between brands and professional creators or influencers, typically involving compensation, product exchange, or other commercial arrangements. Unlike UGC, CGC is created specifically for marketing purposes while maintaining creator authenticity and style. It combines creative freedom with brand guidelines and performance objectives.

Definition

Creator-Generated Content refers to content produced through formal partnerships between brands and professional creators or influencers, typically involving compensation, product exchange, or other commercial arrangements. Unlike UGC, CGC is created specifically for marketing purposes while maintaining creator authenticity and style. It combines creative freedom with brand guidelines and performance objectives.

Examples

Sponsored creator unboxing videos with disclosed partnership

Influencer product demonstrations following brand guidelines

Paid creator testimonials maintaining authentic voice

Collaborative content series with contracted creators

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