Rachel Cryan is a Digital Strategist at award-winning digital marketing agency Anicca Digital. She’s been deep in social media for over a decade helping 100s of brands leverage it to grow their sales. Including recently scaling one client to over £1million in revenue through TikTok Shop Ads.

Rachel shares what every eCommerce marketer needs to know about TikTok’s newest ad tool, GMV Max. From how the algorithm actually works to the creative tactics driving six-figure results, this one’s packed with insights you can put into action right away.

Dive in:

[03:41] Content Creation vs Ad Strategy

[06:51] "GMV Max Advertising Insights"

[12:14] "Challenges in Campaign Management"

[13:27] "Adapting to GMV Max Transition"

[18:33] Campaign Video Strategy Challenges

[20:37] Advertising Strategies for Black Friday

[22:31] Insider Tips from Rachel!

TikTok’s GMV Max Changes the Game for TikTok Shop Ads

TikTok has replaced its old ad format for TikTok Shop with a new system called GMV Max. It’s an automated, algorithm-driven tool that decides which products to promote based on engagement and ROI. This means brands have less manual control but can reach more ready-to-buy customers. For eCommerce owners, success now depends on feeding the algorithm the right signals — strong creative, consistent data, and clear goals. You can’t rely on old ad tactics anymore; you have to adapt to how TikTok’s AI wants to sell your products.

Video Creative Is Everything — Especially for TikTok Shop

Your product videos now determine how your ads perform on TikTok Shop. GMV Max rewards content that gets attention and engagement, so the more videos you have, the better your chances. Create a mix of formats — feature demos, user-generated content, and authentic creator clips. Don’t wait for affiliates to do all the work; invest in making your own videos so you can control the story and highlight your product’s best features. For TikTok Shop success, quantity and quality of video content are your biggest levers.

Structure Your Campaigns Smartly to Keep Control

Even though GMV Max is automated, you can still guide it with smart structure. Split your campaigns by product type or performance level — for example, bestsellers, mid-performers, and low-sellers. This helps you manage budget flow and avoid all your ad spend going to just one or two products. It also shows you which products need more content or testing. For eCommerce teams, this structure makes your TikTok ad strategy more focused, scalable, and ready for high-volume seasons like Black Friday.

Takeaways:

• TikTok Shop is on the rise! If you're a brand, now's the perfect time to join. And for creators, it's a golden age for fresh content – brands are hungry for new videos. The TikTok ecosystem is growing fast. Don’t miss out!
• GMV Max is changing the TikTok Shop game, making ads more automated and ROI-driven. Brands, focus on creative video content to boost your products—IT’S all about what performs best on TikTok now.
• Feeling overwhelmed by TikTok’s new GMV Max? Start small: split your campaigns by product performance and create more videos for products that need a push. Control your narrative—and your results!
• TikTok isn’t just for big brands. Small businesses and new creators have a wide open lane to shine. TikTok’s support and automated tools make it easy to get started—even if you’re new to digital marketing.
• The new TikTok Shop ad platform makes creative content king. For brands, work with more affiliates, offer better commissions, and experiment with video styles. For creators, there’s real opportunity to grow—and earn!

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