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TikTok Shop Officially Enters Core Channels of Brand Marketing Budget

TikTok Shop's position in brand marketing has significantly improved, now ranking alongside Amazon and Walmart as a core channel for brand budget allocation. Its GMV Max tool integrates content and conversion, bringing significant cross-channel sales growth for brands, indicating a shift from trial investment to strategic layout in social e-commerce.

What are the key facts?

  1. 1Brands with annual revenue over $30 million saw a 97% increase in transaction value
  2. 2Transaction volume grew by nearly 80%
  3. 3TikTok Shop is now part of the formal RFP channel for brands

What happened?

Brands are now including TikTok Shop in official Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and allocating specific budgets. Data indicates that high-revenue brands have seen substantial growth in transaction volume and value on TikTok Shop. The GMV Max tool, powered by content-driven auction mechanisms, has effectively enhanced overall sales performance for brands across TikTok and other retail channels.

What does this mean for cross-border sellers?

TikTok Shop has become a necessary option for brands going overseas. Sellers should shift from a simple ‘selling’ mindset to a comprehensive operation of ‘brand + content + conversion’, utilizing platform tools to achieve cross-channel collaborative growth.

Source: Digiday

Compiled by the Niceggie editorial team from public reporting; translation and summary are AI-assisted.

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