Branded Mission is TikTok's initiative to provide creators with branded marketing opportunities through its video-sharing app. The new ad product will allow creators to connect with brands to take part in branded campaigns while possibly receiving rewards for video creations.
Moreover, the new tool allows advetisers to crowdsource content from creators and transform existing videos into ads based on the videos' performance. In addition, to further encourage creators to participate in the Branded Missions, brands have the opportunity to develop and release advertising briefs to the creator community. Once the brief is posted, creators can decide which Branded Mission to take part in. Elligible TikTok creators must be 18+ and have at least 1,00 followers.
Creator-Based Marketing Opportunities
TikTok Announces its Branded Mission Ad Product for Creators
Trend Themes
1. Creator-based Marketing - The Branded Mission initiative provides branded marketing opportunities for creators through crowdsourcing and incentivization.
2. Content Crowdsourcing - The Branded Mission tool offers advertisers the opportunity to crowdsource content from creators of various niches and transform them into ads based on performance.
3. Influencer Collaborations - Brands can develop and release advertising briefs to TikTok creators, providing opportunities for influencer collaborations.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media Marketing - Branded Mission offers a new way for social media marketers to connect with content creators and promote their products/services through sponsored campaigns.
2. Advertising - The tool helps advertisers to create effective campaigns by utilizing the vast network of TikTok creators and their audiences.
3. Entertainment - Branded mission enhances the entertainment industry by providing brand building opportunities for content creators and advertisers adds value to marketing strategies.