Lacie Thompson is the Chief Growth Officer of New Engen, and in this episode, shares that brands are starting to plan for Q4 earlier than ever in an effort to get access to prime publisher placements and partnerships. Lacie and Todd explore how to approach Q4 planning – using data to your advantage, navigating the changes in Google SERP, and tackling Cyber Week strategically, despite the saturated holiday season. Lacie also shares her insights in working with content publishers and emphasizes the importance of transparency with partners; working with them to ensure you’re aligned on goals and KPIs to make the most of your partnerships heading into Q4 and beyond.

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, host Dave Yovanno sits down with Vana Han, manager of global partnerships (SMB) at TikTok. As someone who has played a pivotal role in building TikTok’s monetization arm from the ground up, Vana offers unique insight into the strategic business planning behind the mega-successful social media app that we all know and love. TikTok for Business is focused on getting brands and advertisers to use the platform, and Vana’s main focus right now is on growing strategic partnerships at the company. She explains how partnerships with agencies, creators and strategic partners have proved to be most effective, whereas traditional partners don’t quite fit the TikTok model. Vana also shares her greatest takeaways and challenges from working at a company that has experienced rapid growth and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down soon.

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

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