S10 E5: 2024 BFCM Recap: Bigger, Better, Bolder?

BFCM broke RECORDS.  No, really: shoppers spent over 10% more than last year—that’s $11 billion. And Nik’s here to break down why, from new avenues like App Lovin to consumer tastes (spoiler: beauty brands didn’t as well). The biggest commonality? Brands are prepared with optimal UX, email flows, and campaigns.  Plus, find out what the supplement sector and the Lemmy Holiday Shop are doing to change how you think about holiday sales, longevity, and more. How can you leverage giveaways and affiliate marketing? Visit motionapp.com or watch a demo of Motion here Don’t forget to check out Nik’s helpful hacks here: nik.co/tiktokads nik.co/everydaydose Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips.   Check out the Nik’s DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ   And if you’re looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik’s most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts.   Follow Nik: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma

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