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The TikTok and Social Commerce Episode With Jana Weinstein


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Jana Weinstein is the Director of Social Commerce at Blue Wheel, an omnichannel marketing and operational agency. As a sales leader, she specializes in TikTok Shop, business development, go-to-market strategies, and creator and affiliate marketing. Before Blue Wheel, Jana was the Director of Partnerships for TikTok Shop at Pattern® and managed TikTok Shop partnerships at TikTok.

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TikTok's role in social commerce has rapidly evolved, presenting both opportunities and challenges for brands. Recent uncertainties, including a Supreme Court ruling on a potential ban, have raised questions about the platform's future. Despite these challenges, TikTok's innovative approach to engaging content has made it a dominant player in the space. How can brands leverage TikTok Shop to boost revenue?

Social commerce expert Jana Weinstein emphasizes the importance of long-term strategies over short-term gains. Large enterprises often struggle to adapt to TikTok’s fast-paced environment due to complex approval processes, while smaller brands excel by responding to trends quickly. Jana highlights the need for personalized approaches, from testing various products with creators to aligning promotional tactics with TikTok’s unique ecosystem. She also warns against relying on heavy discounts, instead encouraging brands to focus on creating engaging content and exclusive offerings to sustain growth.

In this week’s episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Aaron Conant chats with Jana Weinstein, Director of Social Commerce at Blue Wheel, about TikTok's impact on social commerce. Jana shares insights from her experience launching TikTok Shop in the US, the role of AI in scaling content, and the platform’s influence on competitors like YouTube and Meta.

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