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This study explores the opportunities and risks associated with user-generated content (UGC) in the communication strategies of marketing departments from a business perspective. With the rise of social media and online platforms, UGC has become a powerful tool for brands to engage with their audience, build trust, and enhance brand awareness. However, implementing UGC also comes with inherent risks, including the loss of control over brand messaging, potential negative user-generated content, and legal implications.
To investigate these dynamics, an empirical mixed-methods approach was employed, including expert interviews and a comprehensive literature review. The findings indicate that UGC offers significant opportunities for marketing departments, such as increased customer loyalty, enhanced authenticity, brand awareness, as well as a diverse set of possible content. However, the study also reveals the potential risks associated with UGC, highlighting the importance of managing these risks effectively.
This thesis deals with the extensively discussed but highly relevant marketing tool called User Generated Content (short UGC). This bachelor thesis provides a summary of the current state of research and its importance to the fashion industry and to all interested stakeholders. The author addresses the following questions: Which facets of UGC can be included in the marketing communication strategy and how does its use affect consumers' buying decisions? What opportunities and risks of UGC can be derived for the fashion industry? The answer to these questions shows the topicality of this work and the special relevance of the topic. The author shows that (1) by using UGC in the communication strategy, the content of the communication is perceived as more credible by consumers, which increases the likelihood of purchases being made and (2) the more a company interacts with consumers, the greater the motivation for consumers to create UGC.
Diese Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit dem Thema User Generated Content im Radio. In der heutigen digitalen Welt begegnet uns User Generated Content täglich. Genau wie das Radio befindet es sich in einem Entwicklungsprozess. Dazu wurde User Generated Content im Allgemeinen beleuchtet. Außerdem wurde der Berliner Radiomarkt untersucht. Ein besonderes Augenmerk liegt auf drei Top fünf Sendern Berlins, die besonders durch Interviews in den Fokus gestellt werden.