Social media live streaming is becoming an essential part of virtual communication. When almost every social network has its live stream options — Facebook Live, Instagram Live, and others — society adjusts to a new way of engaging with the world. Thus, brands need to tune up their marketing strategy to glean the benefits of live streaming on social media. Social media live streaming gained tremendous popularity not least thanks to the TikTok mobile app. TikTok is undoubtedly the hottest live streaming social network today. Launched in 2016, the social network had grossed nearly $248 million by the end of 2019 and is among the top-10 social media platforms globally. What are the features that make it so popular and successful? In this article, we will describe the features that make it so attractive, and some points to consider before building an app similar to TikTok.

Jack helps companies scale using paid ads (Facebook, Instagram, Google, etc). Over the past 8 years, he’s started Top Growth Marketing and accumulated $200 million-plus in profitable ad spend. He's worked with small startups to large brands managing spends from $100/day to $100,000/day.   Working with brands like MyIntent, Home Chef, AppSumo, Walmart, Hard Rock Cafe, Fatburger, The Future Is On Mars, FabKids, Open Influence, JuJu, and many more. After identifying the power of virality, sharing, and incentivization. He then co-founded VYPER, a viral marketing tool that lets marketers run the most viral contest, giveaway, and rewards programs. Then recently Hyax, a design-focused funnel, membership & course builder. His marketing background has accelerated many companies' rev and those learnings have gone into software used by thousands of SMB's to build social followings, email lists, and customer bases. Jack has recently launched The Facebook & Instagram Ads Accelerator Course at GrowthHackers University, an in-depth guide on how to make your ads profitable using FB/IG.  Ask him anything about: - How to run profitable Facebook & Instagram ads - Customer Acquisition Strategies - Shopify and eCom stores Benchmarks - Tips for Increasing LTV and AOV Follow him on Twitter and Linkedin.

This is rather a touching story of Niels Zee. How he stood out as a growth marketer during a job application process. In this episode, you’ll hear Niels speaking about: How pandemic hit and he lost his job How he created demand for himself How he got 33 interviews and 8 offers This is a short-story led podcast format.