How UGC creators make money without an audience
Influencers are paid partly for distribution. UGC creators can be paid for the creative itself — the video, the performance and the rights a brand needs to use it.
Oct 10, 2026 · 9 MIN
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How UGC creators make money without an audience
Influencers are paid partly for distribution. UGC creators can be paid for the creative itself — the video, the performance and the rights a brand needs to use it.
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