TikTok Ads News & Updates for August 2025

TikTok Launches Engaged Session Tool to Track User Behavior Beyond the App

3 days ago

TikTok is launching Engaged Session, a new ad tool tracking users who spend 10+ seconds on a site after clicking an ad without pixel technology. It offers metrics like Total Engaged Sessions and Cost per Engaged Session to improve targeting and measure post-click behavior amid privacy restrictions. Available under TikTok’s Traffic Objective, early results show better engagement and lower costs, reflecting Gen Z's shift in search habits.

TikTok powers retail media networks with full-funnel solutions for brands

13 days ago

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Retail media networks are reshaping commerce with first-party data and omnichannel reach, surpassing linear TV ad spend in 2025. TikTok helps RMNs extend reach beyond owned channels with full-funnel ads, AI automation, creative tools, and strong data integrations. Ulta Beauty's TikTok campaigns achieved 40% higher ROAS and over a million purchases. TikTok offers real-time brand-level reporting and privacy-safe data environments to optimize and scale video commerce.

TikTok launches Smart+ and Custom Tests for smarter ad split testing

27 days ago

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TikTok introduced two new split test options for advertisers: Smart+ Test, where TikTok uses AI to create a second version of your conversion campaign for comparison, and Custom Test, allowing you to test two campaigns on creative, targeting, or bidding. These tools provide clearer insights on what works, aiding growth, conversions, and improving ROAS.

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TikTok Launches CRM Based Deep Funnel Data Connection Beta for Ads

1 months ago

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TikTok introduced Deep Funnel Optimization to improve lead quality and reduce CPL. A new beta feature now enables CRM-based Deep Funnel data connection for deeper optimization. This update aims to enhance performance, emphasizing the importance of staying current with TikTok's latest advertising features.

TikTok partners with Scope3 to measure and reduce carbon emissions from ad campaigns

1 months ago

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TikTok partnered with Scope3 to help advertisers measure and reduce carbon emissions from their campaigns. The platform tracks emissions across the ad supply chain, aligning with global sustainability frameworks. This aids brands in understanding and lowering their advertising footprint. TikTok aims for operational carbon neutrality by 2030, using renewable energy and carbon offsets, supporting sustainable growth and transparency in advertising emissions.

TikTok launches Market Scope tool to boost audience insights and campaign growth

2 months ago

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TikTok Market Scope is a new tool offering actionable insights to identify valuable audiences and understand their decision journey. It provides behavioral insights, unified brand content performance, and market data to optimize audience growth, convert interest into intent with Brand Conversion ads, evaluate brand impact, and boost sales with product insights. It helps brands make data-driven decisions to grow effectively on TikTok.

TikTok Introduces New iOS Campaign Setup with Optional SKAN Attribution

2 months ago

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TikTok now lets advertisers enable or disable SKAN attribution in iOS campaign setup, offering more flexibility. This mirrors Meta's AEM approach but TikTok still shows SKAN data in the dashboard even if SKAN is off. The update indicates TikTok's algorithm can optimize using probabilistic signals without relying solely on SKAN. This change aligns TikTok with industry trends, enhancing machine learning for better campaign performance and advertiser control.

TikTok Launches Enhanced Pulse Campaign Options for Brands to Engage Cultural Moments

2 months ago

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TikTok is enhancing ad placement with new Pulse campaign options, allowing brands to engage with cultural moments in real-time. The Pulse suite includes Pulse Core and Pulse Premiere, helping advertisers align with trending content and premium publishers. New Sponsorship Solutions offer tailored experiences during significant events. TikTok is a leading platform for discovering cultural moments, driving meaningful business impact for brands.

TikTok Expands Safety Suite with New Brand Suitability Controls and Playbook

3 months ago

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TikTok has introduced two new brand suitability controls: the TikTok Video Exclusion List and the TikTok Profile Feed Exclusion List, enhancing ad placement flexibility for advertisers. These tools allow brands to exclude specific video IDs and profile pages from their ads, ensuring alignment with their values. The TikTok Brand Safety & Suitability Playbook provides a comprehensive guide to these solutions, helping advertisers navigate their options effectively.

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