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What should an events company do with unused UGC?

Short answer

As a founder, you have invested in event production and captured hours of footage that sits idle. This is lost capital. Use that unused UGC to fuel a distribution network that expands your reach and sells more tickets. Instead of letting content expire in a drive, put it to work to build your audience and increase your total event revenue.

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

Stop wasting event assets

You spent good money on event production, lineups, and content capture. If that footage sits in a folder after the event, you are missing an opportunity to recoup those costs. Every clip of a past event is a potential sales driver for the next one. You need to treat your library of UGC as an active asset that works for you. If it is not being seen by thousands of people, it is effectively invisible and useless to your bottom line.

Multiply your distribution

One social media account is not enough to get value out of your library. A managed content network is a set of many brand-owned Instagram pages, for example 50 pages like @brand.daily or @brand.clips, 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 turns your archive into a consistent revenue machine.

Prioritize high-impact content

Not all UGC is equal. Focus on the highlights and energy-packed clips that generate excitement. People want to see the vibe of the event to justify buying a ticket. When you distribute these high-quality clips across dozens of pages, you reach people who would never have discovered you through your single main account. This is the most efficient way to turn your existing content library into a scalable pipeline of new ticket buyers without needing to hire more creators.

Build a sustainable system

Your goal as a founder is to build systems that scale. You should not be personally involved in managing social pages. A network allows you to automate the distribution of your content. By feeding your library to a provider that manages this process for you, you ensure that your event footage remains active in the algorithm. This constant presence keeps your brand in front of prospects, which is critical for maintaining ticket sales velocity between your main event drops.

Don't let your event footage rot; repurpose your UGC through a distribution network to turn every highlight into a potential ticket sale.

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Follow-up questions

How much content do I need to start?

Start with your best recent clips. Even a few dozen high-energy videos can be distributed to create a significant amount of social reach.

Does this work for smaller events?

Yes. Smaller events often have the most authentic UGC, which resonates well with audiences looking for unique, local, or niche experiences.

Can I use content from multiple events?

Absolutely. Repurposing footage from different events creates a catalog of content that keeps your pages active throughout the entire year.

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