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As digital platforms increasingly influence consumer decision-making, this study investigates how the relevance of FGC to products affects consumer brand attitudes. Through four experimental studies, we examine the mediating role of brand authenticity and the moderating effects of brand type (time-honored vs. new) and consumer thinking style (analytic vs. holistic). The results indicate that the relevance of FGC to products positively affects consumer brand attitudes, with brand authenticity acting as a mediating factor. Furthermore, this effect is stronger for time-honored brands and analytic-thinking consumers. These findings contribute to digital marketing literature by introducing a novel perspective on FGC and product relevance, an aspect largely overlooked in previous research. 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