The Impact of User Generated Content
Episode 6 of Season 3 of Humanly Plausible features a dynamic conversation with Doug Levy, President of Lexington Rose Consulting, alongside hosts Roly and Richard. Together, they dig into the often-overhyped but rarely understood world of user-generated content (UGC)—and break it down into something actionable, sustainable, and, most importantly, human.
They don’t just talk about why UGC matters—they share a blueprint for making it actually work inside your organization, week after week, without burning out your team or watering down your brand.
Building a UGC Machine (Without Breaking Your Team)
The guys introduce a simple but powerful system for scaling UGC. It starts with identifying your audience’s “moments of truth”—those authentic, in-the-wild experiences where they’re already doing something worth sharing. From there, it’s all about:
Creating clear prompts that spark engagement
Making it effortless for people to participate
Closing the loop with recognition, next steps, and real community-building
But UGC isn’t just about volume. It’s about trust, and Roly & Richard make it clear that brands need smart guardrails—consent, moderation, accessibility, and simple editing workflows—to keep content usable, inclusive, and on-brand.
Rethinking Success: Metrics That Matter
Forget vanity metrics. Roly & Richard challenges us to dig deeper and measure what actually moves the needle:
Saves
Replies
Assisted conversions
Applications
Retention lift
These are the signals that prove UGC is more than a buzzword—it’s a business asset.
Quick Wins and Long-Term Wins
If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to launch UGC, Doug would say: the time is now. You don’t need a massive team or fancy tools. Start small. Test. Watch for signal. Then scale.
You’ll walk away from this episode with:
A UGC quick-start plan any small team can run
Guardrails that protect people and your brand
A shift in perspective around what content is really for
📞 Connect with Doug Levy
Doug Levy, President
📧 doug@lexingtonroseconsulting.com
📞 (954) 232-3952