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Treat TikTok as a core part of your search strategy

In short Because consumers now search on TikTok, marketers should build it into their search strategy rather than treat it as an optional add-on.

If TikTok is now a search engine, what does that mean for the data-driven marketer's playbook?

TikTok’s leap into search signals a shift we must adapt to swiftly.
We once leaned on Google for consumer insights; now, TikTok commands our attention.
If consumers are searching TikTok, our strategies must evolve to meet them there.

  • Content needs to be bite-sized and engaging.
  • Brands must optimize for TikTok's algorithm, not just traditional search engines.
  • Understanding TikTok's data analytics is critical to track impact.

This shift demands a recalibration.
The risk is clear: Ignore TikTok as a search engine, and you miss a vast audience.
If your team isn’t integrating TikTok into your search strategies, now is the time to start.

Data-driven marketing is about adaptability and integration.
TikTok’s search potential is no longer an optional add-on.
It’s a core component of the modern marketer’s toolkit.

Adapt, analyze, and align with this new reality.
The future of search is more dynamic than ever.
Let’s embrace it.

Originally posted on LinkedIn →

Topics TikTok search · Search strategy · Data-driven marketing · Content optimization

Anthony Pitts

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Anthony Pitts

Builds attribution and measurement systems for growth at scale

Anthony Pitts is Chief Growth Officer at Speed Labs and formerly VP of Acquisitions at DraftKings, where the business grew from roughly 650 paying customers to more than 2 million in under four years. Anthony's work centers on attribution frameworks, tracking from first conversion through lifetime value, and budget allocation tied to real business impact.

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