UGC Brief Generator
Create creator-ready briefs for authentic UGC content.
Process
Step 1: Define Product & Key Messages
Product Overview:
- •Product name and category
- •Key benefits (top 3)
- •Unique mechanism
- •Price point/offer
- •Target customer
Core Messages:
- •Primary claim/promise
- •Secondary proof points
- •Must-mention features
- •Compliance requirements
Step 2: Specify Hook Requirements
Hook Type Needed:
- • Greed (savings, value)
- • Relevancy (timely, seasonal)
- • Emotion (reaction, story)
- • Demographic (call out audience)
- • Cliffhanger (curiosity gap)
Hook Examples to Reference:
- •"[Winning hook from brand]"
- •"[Competitor hook working well]"
Hook Don'ts:
- •No scripted openings
- •No "Hey guys" generic starts
- •No product name in first 3 seconds
Step 3: List Talking Points
Required Elements:
- •Problem acknowledgment
- •Discovery story or proof
- •Product solution
- •Specific benefit/result
- •Call to action
Proof Points to Include:
- • Personal result/experience
- • Specific numbers if applicable
- • Before/after if relevant
- • Endorsement of mechanism
Optional Elements:
- •Unboxing moment
- •Application/usage demo
- •Comparison to alternative
- •Response to objection
Step 4: Include Authenticity Guidelines
DO:
- •Speak naturally, not scripted
- •Use your own words
- •Show genuine reactions
- •Include imperfections
- •Film in natural lighting
- •Use phone (not professional camera)
- •Look at camera like talking to friend
DON'T:
- •Read from script (bullet points OK)
- •Over-polish or heavily edit
- •Use professional lighting/studio
- •Add music or effects
- •Sound like a commercial
- •Fake enthusiasm
- •Use brand jargon unnaturally
Authenticity Test: "Would you actually send this video to a friend recommending the product?"
Step 5: Output Creator Brief
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## UGC BRIEF: [Product Name] ### CREATOR DETAILS - Creator name: [If assigned] - Platform: [TikTok/IG/FB] - Format: [Vertical 9:16] - Length: [15-60 seconds] - Deliverable: [Raw footage / Edited] --- ### PRODUCT INFO **Product:** [Name] **What it does:** [One sentence] **Key benefit:** [Primary promise] **Price/Offer:** [Current deal] **Website:** [URL] **Unique selling point:** [What makes this different] --- ### YOUR ANGLE **You are:** [Avatar description] - Age range: [X-X] - Situation: [Context] - Problem you had: [Pain point] - How you found product: [Discovery] --- ### HOOK (First 3 seconds) **Type:** [Hook category] **Examples to inspire (don't copy exactly):** - "[Example hook 1]" - "[Example hook 2]" **Requirements:** - Stop the scroll immediately - Don't mention product name yet - Create curiosity or relate to problem --- ### TALKING POINTS (Middle) Cover these in your own words: 1. **Problem:** [Describe the struggle] - Your words: _______________ 2. **Discovery:** [How you found it] - Your words: _______________ 3. **Experience:** [What happened when you tried it] - Your words: _______________ 4. **Proof:** [Specific result or benefit] - Your words: _______________ **Must mention:** - [ ] [Required element 1] - [ ] [Required element 2] **Nice to include:** - [ ] [Optional element] --- ### CALL TO ACTION (Last 5 seconds) **Say something like:** - "Link is in my bio" - "Tap the link to try it" - "I put the link below" **Add urgency if natural:** - "They're running a sale right now" - "I heard they sell out fast" --- ### FILMING GUIDELINES **Setting:** - [ ] Natural environment (home, outside) - [ ] Good natural lighting (face a window) - [ ] Clean but not perfect background - [ ] Vertical format (phone camera) **Style:** - [ ] Talking to a friend, not performing - [ ] Eye contact with camera - [ ] Natural energy (match your personality) - [ ] OK to have mistakes/restarts in raw footage **Technical:** - [ ] Film in 1080p or 4K - [ ] Clear audio (quiet space) - [ ] Multiple takes encouraged - [ ] Send raw footage (we'll edit) --- ### DO NOT - Script word-for-word - Use professional equipment - Add filters or effects - Sound like an infomercial - Make claims we can't substantiate - Mention competitors by name --- ### DELIVERABLES **Send:** - [ ] Raw video file(s) - [ ] Multiple takes if available - [ ] Any B-roll of product **Format:** [MP4/MOV] **Due:** [Date] **Send to:** [Email/Platform] --- ### PAYMENT & RIGHTS **Compensation:** [Amount/Terms] **Usage rights:** [Perpetual/Limited] **Exclusivity:** [Yes/No/Terms] --- ### REFERENCE VIDEOS [Links to examples of style wanted] ### QUESTIONS? Contact: [Name/Email]
UGC Best Practices (LeadsIcon/Kamal)
Why Native Beats Polish:
- •Audiences smell BS instantly
- •Platform algorithms favor native content
- •Trust comes from relatability
- •Perfect = ad = skip
Creator Selection:
- •Match target demographic
- •Natural on-camera presence
- •Actually would use product
- •Not over-produced style
Volume Strategy:
- •Multiple creators same brief
- •Each brings unique delivery
- •Mix and match best clips
- •Keep testing new faces
Source: LeadsIcon, Kamal FounderAds