Ad Creative Insider by DatAds - Performance Marketing Podcast
Why User-Generated Content Still Works – and How to Make It Work for You (ft. Jim Schroen)
11 Dec 2024
In our very first English podcast episode, we decode why UGC (User-Generated Content) remains a key player in today’s media mix.Our guest, Jim Schroen, Co-Founder of GoViral, shares his journey from starting a Dutch UGC-focused creative agency to expanding into a full-service creative powerhouse. In this episode, we dive into:- Why UGC is still a vital part of a diverse creative strategy.- How Jim’s team crafts data-driven, audience-authentic ads that deliver results.And many more insights.Whether you’re a brand, agency, or Creative Strategist, this episode is packed with actionable insights for staying ahead in the ever-evolving ad landscape.- About DatAds -DatAds is the perfect solution for Creative Strategists and Performance Marketers looking for deeper insights into their ad creatives.Leading performance marketing agencies and e-commerce brands rely on DatAds to gain valuable insights from their creative tests, enabling them to develop significantly more winning creatives.Our clients include agencies and brands like yfood, LeGer by Lena Gercke, Beilmann Marketing, More Money More Love, Pummys, Performance Pixel, TurnVertical, and many more.► Learn more: https://www.datads.io/00:00 - Jim‘s Journey05:10 - Evolution of UGC10:11 - The biggest misconceptions about UGC15:09 - The UGC Production Process20:18 - Ad Angles vs.Ad Conceptions24:57 - How to Identify Great Content Creators 27:07 - The Role of Creativity29:59 - Metrics to analyse Video Ads31:23 - Testing and Optimizing Ads36:19 - Difference between Germany and the Netherlands42:21 - AI Content Creator44:51 - Future Trends 48:54 - Number One Lesson Learned
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