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UGC in 2025: Still a Game-Changer for DTC Brands?

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 In today’s newsletter 

  • Is UGC Dead?

  • The Secret to Turning Products Into 7-figure Listings

  • Klaviyo’s Price Hike: Still Worth It in 2025?

  • How much are code leaks costing your DTC business?

  • Latest News: Half of consumers would switch retailers if offered a coupon & more…

    Let's Dive Into It! 👇

Is UGC Dead?

Sai Teja - Paid Ads Expert

There’s been a lot of chatter lately about User-Generated Content (UGC), with claims like:

  • Oversaturation leading to declining engagement

  • Quality control issues

  • “Authenticity” feeling too commercialized

Triple Whale even reports that many big brands are losing money by betting on mega influencers.

But here’s the thing: this doesn’t hold true for many small and mid-sized brands.
Especially the ones I’m working with.

While I’m not here to flex million-dollar UGC numbers, I can share this:
We scaled ad spends from $50 to $250 per day in a matter of weeks, thanks to UGC ads.

The secret?
Micro and nano influencers are still killing it.

Here’s why:

  • Their content is engaging. It doesn’t feel “polished” or salesy, which makes it scroll-stopping.

  • They build trust and authenticity. Their audiences see them as relatable, which drives conversions.

  • They deliver clicks at a cost-effective rate. This keeps your ROAS high and CAC low.

So, while big brands might struggle with declining returns from UGC, smaller DTC brands can still harness its power in a big way.

If you’re convinced that UGC isn’t dead—and that it can still crush it for your brand in 2025—then I’ve got something for you.

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Don’t sleep on this—UGC ads might just be the game-changer your brand needs for 2025. đźš€

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Some of the benefits for sellers are:

  • Increase Amazon listing search positioning (drive high volume external traffic sales)

  • Pay influencers only in products (stop negotiating fees with every influencer)

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  • Develop affiliate relationships (easily identify top influencer candidates to work with in the long run)

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Klaviyo’s Price Hike: Still Worth It in 2025?

Kaushal Pratap - DTC Owner

Klaviyo just raised its prices again—but is it still the best option for DTC brands?  We break down the costs, the competition, and whether you’re overpaying.

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đź“°IN THE NEWS

Nearly half of consumers would switch retailers if offered a coupon, highlighting the power of discounts in driving customer decisions. Personalization and strategic timing of offers can significantly boost retention and loyalty. Ignoring discount-driven behavior means losing potential customers to competitors.

Shop Circle raised $60M to expand its suite of e-commerce apps, aiming to provide an all-in-one toolkit for brands selling online. By streamlining operations, marketing, and customer engagement, it helps merchants optimize their stores without juggling multiple tools.  For e-commerce brands, this could mean a more seamless, efficient way to manage operations and scale faster.

Have any questions that you need help with?

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