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What to do with unused EV customer content? (CMO view)

Short answer

Don't let your customer videos go to waste. You should distribute your unused UGC through a managed content network to maximize your reach. This allows you to scale your social proof and brand awareness organically, filling your funnel with leads who are influenced by authentic customer stories, all without the need for additional ad spend on your part.

TIDE Automations decision guide ยท Updated 8 November 2026

The options board

Six ways to staff social, side by side

Typical setups, not guarantees. The last row is the one most companies have not heard of yet.

OptionPagesPosts a dayYour team's timeOutput scales with
One social media manager1 to 31 to 3Hiring, training, managingHeadcount
Freelancer1 to 2Under 1Briefing, chasing, reviewingHours bought
Social media agencyYour main pageA few a weekBriefs and approvalsRetainer size
UGC creatorsTheir pages, brieflyPer contractSourcing and contractsCreator fees
More paid adsAd placementsRented reachCreative and media buyingAd spend
Managed content networkDozens of brand pagesOver 100Send content. That's it.Number of pages

Scaling social proof efficiently

You know that social proof is essential for selling EVs. Your customers' testimonials are your best marketing tool. But if they are just on your website, they are not doing enough. You need to get them in front of new people. By putting them in an organic network, you are getting your best content in front of thousands of potential buyers who have never visited your site, creating a wide funnel of warm, interested leads.

The role of the network in distribution

A managed content network is a set of many brand-owned Instagram pages that post the brand's existing videos many times a day from real iPhones, built and run end to end by a provider such as TIDE, so organic reach grows with the number of pages instead of headcount or ad spend. This is the most efficient way to get your UGC in front of the right eyes, constantly.

Operationalizing your content strategy

Safety and reliability are top of mind for a CMO. That is why you need a provider like TIDE to manage the accounts and the inevitable page bans. They keep the distribution running while you focus on the strategy. You are not just storing content anymore; you are actively distributing it. This is a professionalized approach to UGC that gives you predictable reach and keeps your brand visible in a noisy market.

Proving the impact to leadership

When you report back on the number of views and the traffic generated by these customer videos, you are showing that your strategy is working. You are making your brand stronger by using assets you already had. This is an easy win for you and a great example of smart, resource-efficient marketing that drives real business results, which is exactly what your team expects from you.

Distribute your unused customer testimonials through a managed content network to build authentic social proof at scale and drive more organic leads.

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Follow-up questions

How do I choose which videos to use?

Start with the most high-energy, authentic testimonials. The ones that focus on specific benefits like range or commuting ease will perform best.

Will this harm my main brand page?

No, it works in parallel. Your main page remains your authoritative hub, while the network provides wide, organic reach for your content.

Can I measure the conversions?

Yes, track your site traffic and leads from the network to see exactly how these videos are performing in the funnel.

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