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Apr 2023
44m 43s

Harnessing the TikTok Boom

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About this episode

Rory Sutherland is joined by Khartoon Weiss, Global Head of Agency & Accounts at TikTok.


Since launching in 2016, TikTok has seen a meteoric rise to success, currently boasting 1.2 billion monthly users across the globe. 


Rory and Khartoon discuss the unique elements of the platform that make it so appealing and examine how brands can harness the existing creativity and community to engage users and achieve the ultimate goal of marketing - changing behaviour. 


Plus in our 'Top Two Challenges' feature, Khartoon shares her thoughts on the biggest hurdles facing both TikTok and social media in general.


If you want to do business with the UK’s leading brands, request an ALF Insight demo.



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