We’ve been experimenting with UGC campaigns across LATAM and the US, and honestly, it’s been harder than I expected.
The appeal is obvious: you get content at scale, it feels more authentic, creators have creative freedom. But the execution across two markets? That’s where it gets messy.
We tried the approach of giving creators a loose brief and saying “just be yourself.” In theory, that should preserve authenticity. In practice, we ended up with content that ranged from “perfect brand fit” to “wait, is this even for our product?”
So we tightened the brief, got more specific about brand voice, and suddenly—surprise—the content started feeling inauthentic again. Creators felt constrained, and it showed in the final product.
How do we thread this needle?
I think the key might be in the selection stage. If you really understand your creator’s voice and align it with your brand before you even send them a brief, maybe the content stays authentic while still being on-brand.
But that requires a different approach to sourcing. Instead of casting a wide net and hoping it works out, you’re being much more intentional about who you work with.
The other thing I’m noticing: what works in LATAM feels different from what works in the US, even for UGC. In LATAM, creators seem more comfortable with performance-based comps. In the US, creators want guaranteed pay + bonus structure.
Is anyone else running into this? How are you balancing authenticity, scale, and brand consistency in UGC campaigns across both regions?