How TikTok Search Is Rewriting the Rules of Discovery (ft. Brian Torpey)
Description
Search isn’t just about Google anymore — and the fastest-growing search engine might already be on your phone. With 55% of consumers now starting their search journey on social platforms, TikTok is leading a massive shift in how people discover, evaluate, and buy.
In this episode of FUTUREPROOF., Brian Torpey, TikTok’s Global Head of Search Monetization Product Solutions and Operations, takes us inside how TikTok is redefining the search experience for a new generation. We dig into the platform’s latest search ad products, the surprising ways consumers use TikTok to find answers, and how brands can harness TikTok’s organic and paid tools to stay ahead.
We also explore:
- Why TikTok search is fundamentally different from traditional search engines
- How Omnicom Media Group’s partnership with TikTok is reshaping paid search strategies
- What TikTok’s search data reveals about real consumer intent
- The opportunities (and challenges) for marketers in the “social-first” search era
Whether you’re a marketer looking to future-proof your search strategy or just curious about how TikTok is quietly becoming a search powerhouse, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
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