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The Hustle Daily Show

When did TikTok become an online mall?

Feb 1, 2024
The podcast discusses the rise of TikTok Shop and its impact on user experience. It explores the features offered by TikTok Shop and compares it to QVC. The podcast also talks about the TikTok Shop creators platform and the frenzy among creators. It delves into the impact of ads on user engagement with TikTok and explores the future of TikTok and shopping apps.
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Quick takeaways

  • TikTok Shop's rapid growth in sales highlights the potential for e-commerce on the platform.
  • The influx of ads on TikTok raises concerns about the authenticity of content and user engagement.

Deep dives

TikTok Shop: The Social Media Behemoth's Sales Strategy

TikTok Shop is leveraging creators as ambassadors to promote products on its platform. Users are seeing an influx of ads and shoppable content, resulting in significant sales growth. In November, users in the US alone spent $363 million on TikTok Shop purchases, a $100 million increase from the previous month. With 200,000 merchants and 100,000 creators involved, TikTok Shop has attracted a massive user base. However, some users are beginning to feel overwhelmed by the ads and question whether TikTok is losing its appeal.

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