TikTok's entry into social commerce through Magellan XYZ in Indonesia, disrupting traditional e-commerce. TikTok's attempt to compete with Amazon in the e-commerce market, launching TikTok Shop and discussing its challenges and plans to be successful.
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Tick Tock launched its social commerce project, Tick Tock Shop, aiming to sell products through live streaming with influencers promoting brands and viewers able to buy directly on the app.
Tick Tock will face challenges in expanding its social commerce project in the US due to the lack of traction for live shopping features in the West, competition from Amazon, and regulatory concerns.
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Tick Tock's foray into social commerce
Tick Tock, the Chinese social media company, launched the world's first Tick Tock shop called Magellan XYZ. This social commerce project aimed to sell products through live streaming on the platform, allowing influencers to showcase and discuss brands while viewers could click to buy directly on the app.
Challenges in the social commerce landscape
Although Tick Tock Shop's expansion into the US seems ambitious, several challenges lie ahead. Live shopping features have yet to gain significant traction in the West, as seen with Tick Tock's unsuccessful UK launch and Instagram's recent removal of its live shopping feature. Moreover, Tick Tock will face fierce competition from e-commerce giant Amazon, which has integrated directly with Instagram for seamless in-app purchases. Regulatory concerns, such as data security and potential national restrictions, further complicate Tick Tock's aspirations to disrupt the e-commerce market.
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TikTok's Entry into Social Commerce through Magellan XYZ