HubSpot Free TikTok Marketing Guide 2022 by Pamela Bump @PamelaBump
It’s getting difficult for marketers to ignore the popularity and influence of TikTok. Brands on TikTok are reaching younger audiences, increasing brand awareness, and going viral — all by leveraging the power of short-form video.
Of course, it also helps that TikTok has over 1 billion active users and a fantastic engagement rate — far exceeding any other social platform today.
Marketers can leverage TikTok in three main areas:
1. Influencer Marketing
A great way to leverage TikTok is by engaging with the influencer community.
2. Original Content
Although fans of TikTok love original content, you don’t need to spend hours coming up with the next viral trend. Often, the best performing TikToks are ones that replicate or recreate a current trend.
3. Paid Ads
TikTok ads are a relatively new addition to the platform. Powered by their own advertising platform, TikTok For Business, brands can run in-feed ads or create branded hashtags and video effects.
Why Brands Should Leverage TikTok Marketing in 2022
Short-form video is dominating the social media landscape — and TikTok is the leading platform for it. It’s no surprise that more than half of marketers (52%) who use TikTok plan to increase their investment in 2022, which is one of the highest jumps of any platform.
Additionally, TikTok is the most engaging of all social media apps with an average user session of 10.85 minutes. Its viral nature also deserves a shout out. Unlike other social platforms, even accounts with a handful of followers can spark millions of views on a great video.
11 TikTok Brands That are Winning at Marketing
- The NBA
- Fenty Beauty
- Dunkin’
- Milk Bar
- Chipotle
- Gymshark
- The Washington Post
- San Diego Zoo
- Duolingo
- Crocs
- Planet Money
- Show a different side of your company
- Don’t be afraid to experiment. Unlike platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn, there aren’t as many norms, best practices, or rules about what works and what doesn’t.
- Engage with your audience. Between challenges, duets, likes, comments, and shares, there are plenty of ways to engage with other TikTok users.
- Don’t shy away from marketing your products, but make sure you do it in a creative way. Try your hand at tutorials, demonstrations, and how-to content that showcase the best parts of your products or services.
- Tap into the power of word-of-mouth marketing with influencers.
Bottom Line
For brands, joining TikTok offers an opportunity to reach younger audiences and increase brand awareness in a highly playful environment. But succeeding on the platform relies on creating exciting content — so prepare to put your creative hat on and experiment with new formats.
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