Embracing AI in Recruitment Marketing: Training ChatGPT with Your Brand’s Voice
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Leah Brotherton
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29-Apr-2025 11:21:36
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User-generated content (UGC) is quickly becoming one of the most powerful tools in a marketer’s toolkit. More and more of our clients are asking the same question: how can we turn our customers into brand ambassadors?
The answer is simple: UGC is the secret ingredient that builds credibility, sparks trust, and extends your reach, all without draining your marketing budget. In an era where audiences are increasingly sceptical of traditional advertising, tapping into authentic voices makes your brand not just visible, but genuinely valuable.
Let's face it: people trust people, not polished adverts. When real customers share their experiences, it resonates in a way that no studio-perfect content can match. Whether it’s a candid Instagram post or a LinkedIn recommendation, UGC offers a genuine glimpse into how your services make a difference in real life.
This peer-to-peer influence isn’t just noise, it’s credibility that cuts through a crowded market. If you want a brand that’s not just seen but believed, UGC is the way forward.
User-generated content transforms one-way marketing into meaningful conversations. It’s about co-creating your brand story, giving your audience a chance to contribute, share and engage.
Whether it’s candidates sharing their interview journeys or clients endorsing your expertise, these shared stories build belonging and extend your organic reach. Over time, this sense of community creates loyalty that can’t be manufactured.
Instead of stretching your marketing budget to create endless new assets, why not let your customers help you grow?
UGC reduces production costs and scales effortlessly. Every review, every tagged post, every story shared adds more authentic content to your brand ecosystem, content that prospects trust far more than polished sales messaging.
Done well, it becomes an engine of brand growth that compounds over time.
Not all user-generated content has the same impact. Here’s what delivered real results:
If you’re ready to put UGC to work for your brand, here’s where to start:
By weaving UGC into your strategy, you create a feedback loop of engagement, authenticity and growth.
User-generated content isn't just another passing trend. If you want your brand to build credibility in a world saturated with noise, you should be incorporating UGC in your marketing strategy.
By tapping into the authentic voices of your customers, you can build a brand that's not only seen and heard but also trusted and loved.
Talk to Marmalade about building a user-generated content strategy that grows your reach and your reputation.
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