How to Use TikTok Ads The Right Way to Grow Your Business

Ralph Burns and Lauren Petrullo are discussing TikTok's role in performance marketing. They are joined by Jorge Ruiz, Global Head of Marketing Science at TikTok, and Adolfo Fernández, Global Product Strategy & Operations at TikTok. They talk about how the platform is moving beyond its reputation as a top-of-funnel awareness tool. They also discuss TikTok features aimed at helping businesses achieve full-funnel success, integrating automation, vertical-specific strategies, and enhanced creative tools powered by AI. They focus on the importance of shifting from media-focused metrics to business outcomes, making the case for TikTok as a valuable tool for driving real-world results across industries. This episode is packed with insights for marketers looking to maximize the platform's potential for growing their businesses!Chapters:00:00:00 – Kicking Off the Perpetual Traffic Podcast00:01:18 – Special TikTok Guests in the House!00:02:24 – Meet Jorge Ruiz & Adolfo Fernández from TikTok00:04:37 – TikTok's Growing Influence on Performance Marketing00:07:24 – Why We’re Redefining What Performance Marketing Means00:09:00 – Blurring the Lines Between Branding and Performance00:10:48 – How Consumer Behavior is Changing Marketing Strategies00:12:32 – The Shift from Media KPIs to Business KPIs00:14:11 – TikTok's Role in Driving Business Outcomes00:16:15 – Breaking Free from Last Click Attribution Models00:18:29 – Convergence of Branding, Commerce, and Performance00:22:30 – TikTok's Unique Approach to Full Funnel Marketing00:24:03 – TikTok's Vision: Where Marketing Meets Commerce00:32:42 – Unlocking the Secrets of Measurement Systems00:34:45 – How Creative Content Drives Success on TikTok00:36:48 – TikTok Symphony: AI Meets Human Imagination00:42:08 – Building a Full Funnel Strategy with TikTok00:47:29 – Using Post Purchase Surveys for Attribution Mastery00:51:56 – The Secret Sauce: TikTok’s Unmatched User Engagement00:56:51 – What’s Next for TikTok? A Peek into the Future of Marketing01:02:51 – Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways & Final ThoughtsLINKS AND RESOURCES:Grow Your Brand with TikTok AdsGet the TikTok Performance & Measurement Checklist!Tier 11 on YouTubeAttribution OverviewShopper ApprovedKnoCommerceJorge Ruiz on LinkedInAdolfo Fernández on LinkedInMeet TikTok Symphony, our new Creative AI suitePT on TelegramTier 11 JobsPerpetual Traffic on YouTube