Tuesday, December 5

The 5 things in DTC you need to know today

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🚨 In today’s newsletter 🚨

  • China delivers nearly 100 parcels a person

  • Amazon’s Viral TikTok Products

  • How TikTok Makes You Spend Money

Let’s get into it👇

#1 - 📦 China Hits 100 Parcel-a-Person Mark

📰 TL;DR -China hit 120 billion parcel deliveries this week, averaging nearly 100 packages per person and cementing its top spot globally. This 8.5% increase over 2022 reflects steady e-commerce growth. The 120 billionth package shipped Monday evening, arriving Tuesday thanks to modern logistics networks supporting surging demand. Though economic uncertainty persists, resilient consumer spending suggests e-commerce giants like Alibaba and JD.com can continue momentum into 2024.

💡 Insight - I think the best opportunity here is for e-commerce platforms to double down on data-driven personalization. With parcel volumes reaching new heights, players need to get smarter about targeted promotions and product suggestions to stand out. Building rich user profiles and using analytics to connect consumers with relevant items can increase conversion rates.

Additionally, offering personalized discounts and deals catered to purchase history and browsing behavior is essential. China's price-sensitive online shoppers will flock to the sites offering them the best values. Platforms leveraging data to delight consumers while maximizing order values will thrive in this ultra-competitive market.

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#3 - 🚀 Amazon Products Going Viral on TikTok

📰 TL;DR - TikTok is blowing up with viral Amazon products in 2023. This article explores 15 of the hottest finds going crazy on TikTok right now. Did you know the #AmazonFinds hashtag has over 5 billion views? Shoppers are gobbling up anything from 3-in-1 breakfast sandwich makers to cat scratchers that look like coeans.

Even niche items like at-home gel nail kits and weighted sleep masks are trending thanks to TikTok's algorithm spotlighting products. With so many shoppers turning to TikTok to discover their next purchase, it's crucial for ecommerce brands to tap into viral trends.

💡 Insight - If you have ever wondered why some TikTok products take off while others flop, knowing the trends is crucial but not enough. You need to understand the emotional drivers behind viral hits. When you create products that tap into universal desires like convenience, enjoyment, and self-expression, you have a recipe for social media magic.

It's time to study past virality and recognize the deeper motivations so you can keep innovating. I always appreciate when a seller understands why we love their product, not just that we do. Explain the meaning behind the mania so you continually deliver products we can’t resist.

#4 - 💸 TikTok Making Us Spend More Money

📰 TL;DR - TikTok's algorithm is scary good at reading our minds and getting us to spend money. An in-depth analysis reveals how TikTok serves up ultra-targeted ads and tempting impulse buys, preying on our weaknesses. Like, did you know TikTok can detect subtle facial cues that reveal your inner thoughts and emotions? As well, it pumps out endless streams of short, snackable videos that keep us glued to our screens.

💡 Insight - TikTok's addictive algorithm leverages endless scroll and rapid-fire novelty to hook users. You can ethically tap that craving for constant newness by posting daily experimental videos in multiple formats - behind-the-scenes, collabs, responder comments.

The key is anticipating what you'll post next. Also, feedback loops motivate participation by quantifying engagement. Apply that by setting measurable view, share and comment goals and reporting back on progress. Strategically plan original, sticky content that converts scrollers to customers.

#5 - 🎅🏻 Consumers ready for jolly holiday spending

📰 TL;DR - As we charge into 2024, smart digital marketers know it's time to master Performance Max campaigns on Google Ads. These pro tips from ad guru Menachem Ani arm ecommerce advertisers with battle-tested PMax advice. For example, start manual to build that critical foundation of campaign data before expanding into the algorithmic world of PMax.

The essentials are keeping campaigns focused, feeding the system quality data, and using all the Google Ads reporting tools to optimize for conversions across devices and times. When you combine smart bidding with custom audience targeting and rotate lower performing products out into standard Shopping campaigns, you've got a recipe for full-funnel domination.

💡 Insight - Many marketers focus solely on driving lower-funnel sales with their advertising, but Performance Max opens up bigger possibilities. Use it to attract prospective new customers through upper-funnel display and video ads. Then retarget those new leads with dynamic search and shopping ads as they move down the funnel.

Approach Performance Max as a full-journey solution rather than just a conversion driver. Set up dedicated campaigns for your products and track them end-to-end. With the right data and segmentation, Performance Max can become the engine behind comprehensive customer journeys.

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