TikTok’s footprint in the social media space exploded in 2022, as the short-from video site became the favorite of Gen-Zers and younger users. Its flexibility and popularity encourage creators and consumers to turn to the site for engaging, entertaining content spanning everything from humor to social trends to education—and beyond. Unsurprisingly, businesses are looking to tap into the platform’s popularity to reach its wide and youthful audience, including the younger generation of business leaders. But just because TikTok captures a big share of social media users doesn’t mean business marketing content posted to the site will automatically succeed; it’s still essential to tailor your message and methods to the TikTok platform and audience. Below, 15 members of Forbes Agency Council discuss some of the common missteps business marketers should avoid when posting on TikTok. Members pictured from left to right. Photos courtesy of the individual members. 1. Ignoring TikTok Culture And Style One big “don’t” when it comes to using TikTok for business marketing is ignoring the unique culture and style of the platform. Success on TikTok requires creating authentic content that resonates with the TikTok community, using catchy music and visual effects and incorporating humor and trends. Simply […]