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TikTok is a mafia’: Winning on TikTok Shop means playing the game

Thanks to the burgeoning livestream category and ample affiliate networks, the social media platform has sold more than $4 billion worth of health and beauty products since its launch in 2023. But capturing the opportunity on the platform means learning to play by TikTok's rules without sacrificing…

Glossy · 1w ago

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