Social formats
Story
In one sentence
A 24-hour ephemeral post format on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. High velocity, low archival value. Re-shared and reposted Story content is a strong inbound UGC source if captured quickly.
Also calledInstagram StoryIG Storyephemeral post
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AI search
Instagram vs TikTok UGC: Which Platform Converts Better in 2026?
TikTok gets roughly 3x the views; Instagram UGC drives more direct purchases. What that split says about where to spend, from 1,200 brand campaigns.
Strategy
Turning Instagram into a sales channel with shoppable UGC
Instagram is built for discovery and bad at checkout. Brands that sell on Instagram move its best customer content onto a store that can close the sale.
Strategy
What is user-generated content (UGC), and why it out-converts studio content
UGC is the photos, videos and reviews your customers create about your product. It out-converts studio content because shoppers trust evidence over advertising.
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