
What if your most powerful brand influencers aren’t outside your company — but already working in it?
In this episode of Talent X Tech, our host, I sit down with Melissa Laurie, CEO of Oysterly Media, to explore how Employee-Generated Content (EGC) is transforming employer branding and redefining trust in an AI-enabled world.
As short-form video explodes across social platforms, audiences are turning away from polished corporate content and toward authentic human stories. Melissa explains how User-Generated Content (UGC) and Influencer Marketing have evolved - and why Employee-Generated Content is the next big wave shaping how brands connect, hire, and inspire.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
* Why Employee-Generated Content (EGC) is redefining employer branding in the age of AI
* How leading brands like PwC, Cisco, and Hilton Hotels use EGC to build credibility and culture
* The difference between UGC, Influencer Marketing, and EGC
* How to get started: ideation, training, and the “3 Es” - Education, Emotion, Entertainment
* What metrics matter - reach, engagement, and trust signals
* Practical advice for leaders and creators navigating the future of social media
🎙️ About the Guest
Melissa Laurie is a keynote speaker and the CEO of Oysterly Media, one of Asia’s fastest-growing social video agencies. The firm helps brands like Hilton, UPS, 3M, and Microsoft humanise their content through diverse, unfiltered storytelling.
Chapters
(0:00) Introductions & Building Oysterly Media
(7:03) User-Generated Content (UGC) & Authentic Storytelling
(10:16) Influencer Marketing & Long-Term Partnerships
(12:33) Employee-Generated Content (EGC)
(14:32) Companies Leading in EGC
(16:12) Benefits of EGC on Employer Branding
(21:57) The How - Strategy & Steps for EGC
(34:28) Handling Employee Fear & Resistance to EGC
(38:42) EGC Return on Investment & Metrics to Track
(42:32) Melissa’s Favourite EGC Videos & Campaigns
(47:30) Melissa’s Upcoming Book on Employee-Generated Content
(49:20) Career Advice for Those Passionate About Social Media
(50:52) Big-Picture Social Media Trends
(52:10) How AI Will Impact Social Media
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