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Introduction

Breaking Records with TikTok Shops: A Footwear Brand’s Success Story


This case study highlights how an established USA-based footwear brand partnered with Social Commerce Club to launch TikTok Shops as a new sales channel—and achieved record-breaking success.


Key milestones include:

• Becoming the fastest account in the USA to surpass $1M in GMV

• Achieving this milestone in just one month


This success showcases the power of a data-driven strategy combined with engaging content to deliver explosive results.

The Challenge

Strategies that perform well on older social platforms often don’t translate to TikTok Shops. This creates a barrier for brands, making it difficult to gain traction and achieve success quickly.


To break into TikTok Shop’s highly competitive market, the footwear brand leveraged:

• Authentic storytelling to connect with audiences

• Strategic partnerships with creators to amplify reach

• Agile content optimization to stay ahead of trends


These tactics proved essential for standing out and driving rapid growth in this fast-paced environment.

Key Findings

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    Strategic Partnerships With Creators

    TikTok prioritizes authenticity—it thrives on raw, unpolished content that feels real and relatable. People want to see real-life moments, spontaneous humor, and unscripted reactions. TikTok's audience appreciates the imperfections, which makes it easier for creators to connect on a personal level. Social Commerce Club provides clear briefs, including key messaging, brand tone, content goals, etc, but leaves room for their creative input to keep the content authentic.

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    Content Deployment Is Just As Important As Content Quality

    How the content is used matters just as much as the content itself - focusing on what content should be posted organically, what should be used in ads, and ensuring a high volume of creative is introduced into the ads accounts is crucial

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    Test, Iterate, Test Again

    Testing must remain constant, and tactics fluid - from testing multiple creative formats to allow for rapid iteration, to testing new messaging angles, testing and iterating is the only way to ensure high-performing ads.

The Solution

Social Commerce Club crafted a performance-driven strategy specifically designed for TikTok Shop. This approach combined several powerful tactics to maximize both visibility and profitability:

• Compelling video content to captivate audiences

• Targeted ads tailored for TikTok’s unique platform dynamics

• Affiliate marketing to drive measurable results


The team focused on continuous optimization by:

• Refining ad creatives

• Scaling winning campaigns


Additionally, the strategic use of influencers and the TikTok Creator Ecosystem amplified the brand’s reach, seamlessly converting engagement into sales.

The Outcome

  • Record-Breaking GMV

    The shop reached $1,206,163.21 in GMV within the campaign’s first month.

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  • High Return, Low CPA

    Achieved a robust ROAS, ensuring sustainable growth while minimizing ad spend.

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  • Creators at Scale

    With over 17k creators, Social Commerce club drove 43 million video views for the brand, which generated high-intent traffic, helping convert viewers into buyers.

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Summary

This brand demonstrated how strategic scaling, optimized ad spend, and engaging content can unlock rapid success. With Social Commerce Club's guidance, Tik Tok Ads management, and Shop management, paired with the SCC creator network, the brand outperformed expectations, becoming the fastest U.S. TikTok Shop to reach $1M GMV. This case is an inspiration for e-commerce brands aiming to excel on TikTok, showcasing the platform's potential to drive sales and engagement.

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