TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. Tiktok videos last about 15 seconds to 3 minutes. The app is mostly used by young people where people make videos that involve dancing, singing or playback. This has continued to evolve over the last year into various types of videos where people also post more educational and informative content. This platform allows users to create and share videos in a community.
The app is very popular, but more and more adults are also finding their way to the app. New challenges appear regularly on TikTok that anyone can participate in.
Type of ads
It is important to choose the right type of ad per campaign. Below are most popular ad types and what campaign this can be used for:
In-feed ads
Pros
Works for different campaign objectives
Feels like native content
Has clickable features
CTA buttons can direct users to any page, including external landing pages
Cons
Must compete with other videos for viewer attention.
TopView ads
Pros
The longer format gives more time to convey messages
The immersive experience eliminates competing content
Guarantees a high number of impressions
Works well for brand awareness
Cons
More recognizable to TikTok users as an advertisement
TopView ads
Pros
The longer format gives more time to convey messages
The immersive experience eliminates competing content
Guarantees a high number of impressions
Works well for brand awareness
Cons
More recognizable to TikTok users as an advertisement
BrandTakeover ads
Pros
Deliver a high number of impressions
Users cannot skip them
Works well for brand awareness
Cons
Users cannot like or comment
More recognizable as an advertisement
Branded Hashtag Challenge
Pros
Popular with users, resulting in higher engagement
Feels like organic content
Has the potential for virality
Works well for brand awareness
Cons
Relies heavily on UGC (User Generated Content) for success, and thus on user interest
Branded Effects
Pros
Popular with users, leading to higher engagement
Works well for brand awareness
Younger populations like them
Can reinforce a hashtag challenge
Cons
May need influencer involvement to catch on
Advertisement formats
Advertisement type
In-feed ads
TopView ads
Brand Takeover ads
Branded hashtag challenge
Burning effects
Optimal length/ratio
Length: 15 seconds, Ratio: 9:16, 1:1, 16:9
Length: 60 seconds, Ratio: 9:16, 1:1, 16:9
Length: 3-5 second video or 3-second image, Ratio: 9:16, 1:1, 16:9
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How do TikTok ads work?
TikTok advertising helps brands reach younger demographic groups. This may be very important toward the future since within a few years Generation Z will be the target audience who will have the most purchasing power. So as a company or agency, it is essential to do brand awareness now in order to get on top of mind with this target audience.
The question then is how do you start a tiktok ad campaign now? This will be elaborated on below:
Choose your goal
Determining the target audience
Choose the right bidding strategy
Tracking
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