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Playbooks from inside TikTok Shop.

Industry analysis, case breakdowns, and hard-won lessons from operating TikTok Shop at scale. Written by the MediaLabs team.

TikTok Shop GMV Max
Complete Agency Guide 2026
Complete Guide · April 30, 2026

TikTok Shop GMV Max — The Complete Agency Guide (2026)

How it actually works, Target ROI tuning, creative requirements, common failure modes, and the math on when spend should scale. The operator playbook.

How to Choose a TikTok Shop Agency in 2026
Buyer's Guide · April 30, 2026

How to Choose a TikTok Shop Agency in 2026 — Complete Buyer's Guide

TSP vs CAP vs TAP, pricing benchmarks, red flags, and the exact questions to ask before signing. The framework we'd send a friend asking how to pick.

The 12 Best TikTok Shop Agencies in 2026
Industry Rankings · April 23, 2026

The 12 Best TikTok Shop Agencies in 2026 (Ranked & Reviewed)

Unbiased rankings of the top TikTok Shop agencies in 2026 — scored on GMV managed, creator network size, official TSP status, and verified case studies. Updated April 2026.

How to Scale a TikTok Shop to $1M GMV
Playbook · April 23, 2026

How to Scale a TikTok Shop from $0 to $1M GMV in 2026

The exact 90-day playbook we've used to scale 150+ brands on TikTok Shop. Creator recruitment, GMV Max, LIVE selling cadence, affiliate program design, and the KPIs that actually matter.

What Is a TikTok Shop Partner (TSP)?
Guide · April 23, 2026

What Is a TikTok Shop Partner (TSP)? Full 2026 Guide

TikTok Shop Partners (TSPs) are the official agencies TikTok trusts to scale brand stores. What they do, why they matter, how to pick one, and what it takes to become one.

$0 → $226K
in 3 weeks
Playbook · January 12, 2026

From $0 to $226,000 on TikTok Shop in Less Than 3 Weeks

A brand came to us with a $6,000 creator budget, zero prior TikTok Shop sales, no social proof, and 0 reviews. 8 creators and 3 weeks later, $226K in affiliate GMV. Here's the playbook.

$413B
Brand Content Blind Spot
Industry Analysis · December 5, 2025

The $413B Blind Spot: Why 84% of Brand Content Budgets Are Wasted

Brands spend $413B annually on content marketing. Only 16% have a formal UGC strategy. Here's why the biggest business opportunity isn't creating new markets — it's redirecting existing spend.

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