TikTok is expected to release a photo-sharing app, called TikTok Notes. It’s a new cross-sharing platform that will allow brands and influencers to post photo content, like Instagram. While the app has not yet launched, there is a teaser website that TikTok has released to excite users and brands. The site gives an inside look into what the content might look like, and it’s clear the platform is meant to compete with Instagram.
TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms, consistently showing exponential growth.TikTok Notes could see similar traffic.
Many users have seen a prompt showing that their photo posts will be shown on TikTok Notes, unless they change their user settings. Additionally, influencers on TikTok are creating posts to give users insights into TikTok Notes.
Julia Broome, a creator who shares her knowledge of social media platforms, has discussed the new application with her 127K followers.
@juliabroome do you think you’ll use it? 👀 + if you need specific ideas for photo posts LMK below 🤍 #tiktoknotes #tiktokupdate ♬ original sound - julez | social media
Tyler Morgan is a tech creator on TikTok with more than 1.3 million followers who has also shared his opinions on the new app. He believes TikTok Notes may be more beneficial for brands rather than creators.
@hitomidocameraroll I feel like tiktok notes isn’t the right name #tiktok #app #twitter #instagram #socialmedia #iphone #android #tech #news ♬ Wii Shop Channel Trap - OSRSBeatz
Benefits for brands
According to Modern Retail, TikTok has shared that carousel posts help brands get “2.9x more comments, 1.9x more likes, and 2.6x more shares on average,” highlighting the positive response for photo content. Some benefits for brands could be:
- Early adoption advantage: Brands that adopt this platform early could enjoy the benefits of being pioneers, establishing a strong presence before the platform becomes saturated.
- Cross-sharing opportunities: TikTok Notes is a cross-sharing platform, which could allow brands to seamlessly integrate their marketing efforts across different social media platforms.
- Less production time: Video content is more time-consuming
How can brands and creators use the new platform?
Brands and influencers have new opportunities with the upcoming launch of TikTok Notes, as it TikTok Notes would also become a new platform for influencer marketing. Like Instagram, brands and creators can use TikTok Notes to share photo content like product photos, behind-the-scenes shots, user-generated content, and more.
By joining TikTok Notes early, brands and creators can establish a strong presence and gain a competitive edge, possibly getting a boost in the algorithm for adopting new features.
This post by Sam, a marketing influencer on TikTok, highlights the importance of brands using short-form content and why that will be important for success on TikTok Notes as well.
@marketingwithsam what is tiktok notes? in this video i’m breaking down everything we know so far about what tiktok’s new ig rival app is and why it might be useful for brands…#tiktoknotes #tiktokapp #tiktokban #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #brandmarketing #marketingtips #marketingnews #marketingupdates ♬ original sound - Marketing with Sam
With the advent of TikTok Notes, brands and creators are presented with an opportunity to extend the reach and lifespan of their content. However, while the potential benefits are enticing, the true impact of TikTok Notes on the social media landscape remains to be seen. Its success will largely depend on user adoption — and whether people will want to use a new app — and how effectively brands and creators can leverage its features to engage their audience. As with any new platform, early adopters who can navigate this uncharted territory could stand to gain the most.
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