User-generated content

Media material created by users or audience members rather than solely by professional media organisations.

Media content created by users, such as posts, videos, comments or player-created game environments.

User-generated content (UGC) includes posts, videos, comments and other material created by users. Marcus Rashford’s and Kim Kardashian’s social media activity can prompt further content from audiences through comments and shared posts.

Content created by users rather than solely by professional media producers, such as shared builds, videos and playable islands.

Digital recording equipment, editing software and internet platforms allow someone to make and circulate a podcast or video without owning a major studio. This has increased user-generated content and made worldwide circulation possible for smaller producers.

Media material created and uploaded by users rather than solely by professional media organisations.

Media material created and shared by audience members or users rather than solely by professional media organisations.

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AQA GCSE Media Studies · 8572

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Eduqas GCSE Media Studies · C680

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AQA GCSE Media Studies · 8572

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Eduqas GCSE Media Studies · C680