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title: "#E158 – From Buzzword to Business Value: The Real Story of UGC"
description: Discover how user-generated content (UGC) has evolved from a buzzword to a strategic growth driver.
---

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# [#E158 – From Buzzword to Business Value: The Real Story of UGC](https://www.curemedia.com/insights/podcasts/e158-from-buzzword-to-business-value-the-real-story-of-ugce158-from-buzzword-to-business-value-the-real-story-of-ugc)

 Written by [Mollie Aamisepp](https://www.curemedia.com/insights/podcasts/author/mollie-aamisepp) | Oct 14, 2025 10:00:00 PM

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