eCommerce

Is TikTok the Next eCommerce Greenfield?

The latest development in the world of TikTok monetization is Shopify’s expanded partnership. Shopify merchants can now add a “Shopping” tab on their TikTok profile, among other things. We examine drivers & dynamics.

native ads

TikTok Takes the Next Step in its Ad Evolution

TikTok’s new Spark Ads let advertisers boost the distribution of organic posts. This is meant to engender greater ad engagement through a vessel that flows with, rather than interrupts, TikTok’s UX.

revive

Is TikTok’s New Format Primed for SMBs?

TikTok has made a rather sizable update to its signature format: longer videos. The company announced last week that it’s rolling out the option to create videos up to 3 minutes in length. What will this mean for SMBs? We examine strategic takeaways.

conversational commerce

Place Rewind: Facebook Drives Towards ‘Conversational Business’

You’ve likely heard the term ‘conversational commerce.’ This refers to marketing, sales and customer service that happens over messaging channels. This a North Star for Facebook’s Channing Hancock Christensen who we interviewed at Localogy Place.

Place Rewind

Place Rewind: ‘Creative is King’ on TikTok

How is TikTok emerging as not only a cultural phenomenon but an SMB marketing channel? We tackle these questions in an interview with TikTok itself — the topic of this week’s Place Rewind.

Data Scout

TikTok Pulls Ahead of Instagram Among U.S. Gen-Z Users

TikTok just passed a considerable milestone: unseating the mighty Instagram. It has pulled ahead in Gen-Z users in the U.S. It’s also on pace to catch up to Snapchat on the same measure by 2025.  We examine strategic implications.

revive

TikTok Pulls Ahead of Facebook in Time Spent

The latest sign of TikTok’s ascent is massive year-over-year growth in average time spent per month — 325 percent according to App Annie. We examine the strategic implications for marketers large and small.

LocalAgency

What Makes TikTok Go Tick, Tock?

In recent weeks and months, we’ve conducted multiple interviews with leaders from digital and social media agencies on a variety of topics. What is common

Oracle

Oracle and TikTok in Reported Deal

Multiple news outlets are reporting that Oracle has partnered with TikTok‘s Chinese parent company ByteDance. According to CNBC, Oracle has confirmed that it will “serve