From scroll to sale: the past, present and future of social commerce with TikTok Shop, SocialChain and Brave Bison

From scroll to sale: the past, present and future of social commerce with TikTok Shop, SocialChain and Brave Bison

Author: SocialChain November 8, 2024 Duration: 37:17

Only a decade ago, social platforms were purely that: social. But what started out as places for people to connect and catch up with family and friends has now become an altogether different space.  

Nowhere is this transformation more evident than TikTok. From entertainment to discovery to search to sale, the explosion of social commerce means TikTok has effectively become a microcosm of the customer journey, launching its ecommerce platform TikTok Shop in 2021.  

Hear more tips from Jackie, Hannah and Gareth as they took to the SocialMinds LIVE stage to prepare your brand for the future of social commerce.  

Click below to watch the full session with insights including: 

  • How to diversify your digital footprint cost-effectively through testing 
  • Why listing your products on TikTok could be enough to get you started 
  • The benefits of letting influencers work across your sale funnel

Download our key takeaways report from SocialMinds LIVE now.


Hosted by Eve from SocialChain, SocialMinds-A Social Media Marketing Podcast pulls back the curtain on how major brands actually operate online. It’s less about theory and more about the tangible strategies discussed directly with the people executing them. You’ll hear candid conversations with marketing leads from organisations like Ryanair, Formula 1, and Innocent Drinks, where they share what works, what doesn’t, and the lessons learned along the way. Alongside these in-depth interviews, the podcast delivers straightforward, no-nonsense breakdowns of the latest platform changes and algorithm updates that you need to know about. The aim is to demystify the daily realities of social media management, transforming overwhelming trends into practical steps you can apply. This approach has made it a top-rated resource for professionals who want to move beyond the hype. Tuning into this podcast feels like gaining a direct line to the industry’s inner circle, offering a blend of high-level case studies and essential news without the filter. It’s designed for marketers who prefer their insights actionable and their advice grounded in real-world campaigns, all delivered with a conversational tone that avoids jargon. If you’re looking to understand the mechanics behind memorable social campaigns, this series provides a consistent source of clarity and inspiration.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

SocialMinds - A Social Media Marketing Podcast
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