user-generated

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'User-generated' is a term used to describe content that is created by people who use a platform, rather than the company that operates the platform. For example, when you upload a video to Youtube, you are creating user-generated content.

Examples in Different Contexts

In filmmaking, a director might encourage user-generated content by saying, 'We're hosting a film contest where fans can submit their own short films inspired by our latest movie.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

We want our beneficiaries to understand the importance of their role in our mission. There could be a way to involve them more actively.

Response:

It could be really powerful to ask our beneficiaries to share their user-generated narratives about their experiences with our mission.

Business

Scenario:

The consumer market is always changing. How can we make our product part of their conversation?

Response:

Perhaps, we could encourage more user-generated reviews and ratings for product awareness.