How has the rise of social commerce platforms like TikTok Shop and Shopee Live impacted traditional retail marketing straegies for small businesses in the Philippines?
- Shift to Live Selling: 70% of SMEs now use TikTok/Shopee Live for real-time demos/sales, boosting conversions 3x vs. static ads (Nielsen 2023).
- Lower Costs: Free tools cut ad spends by 40-60%; e.g., sari-sari stores sell via phone livestreams.
- Challenges: Traditional malls lose 25% foot traffic; brands pivot to hybrid (e.g., SM Supermalls add live streams).
- Growth Stats: Social commerce hit 140B in 2023 (up 100% YoY), per Statista.
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