EP34: Live Shopping & Social Commerce: The Next Big eCommerce Revolution?

In this episode of the ASOM Pod hosts John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), Bryan McDonald (Director of eCommerce at Oma's Pride), and Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer & Founder of Sendlane) dive into the fast-evolving world ofsocial commerce and how it’s reshaping e-commerce and retail. They break down howTikTok, Facebook, and YouTube are weaving shopping into their platforms and debate whether a U.S. tech giant (cough Metacough) will take over.

The crew also gets real aboutlive shopping—is it the next big thing, or just another fleeting trend? They discuss the differences betweeninfluencer vs. creator marketing, whytesting across multiple sales channels is a must, and the brands that are already cashing in. Plus, there’s some spicy convo around whether TikTok should be acquired by a U.S. company (cue the drama).

What You’ll Learn:

• Why social commerce is blowing up (and how to get in on it)
• The future oflive shopping and whether it’s a goldmine or a gimmick
• HowMeta, YouTube, and TikTok stack up in the social commerce race
• The secret sauce to makingreloadable products a revenue machine
• The biggest challenges brands face when jumping into social commerce
  

This episode is packed with hot takes, industry insights, and real talk foreCommerce pros, marketers, and brand builders who want to stay ahead of the curve.
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00:00 Teaser Trailer

01:06 Introducing the Hosts

02:28 Event Announcements and Promotions

03:05 Deep Dive into Social Commerce

04:27 Exploring Social Commerce Channels

10:38 Live Shopping and Consumer Behavior

16:23 The Future of Social Commerce

27:10 The Power of Live Shopping

27:45 Building an Audience from Scratch

29:07 Choosing the Right Platform

30:49 Challenges and Solutions in Live Shopping

34:15 Generational Shifts in Commerce

37:00 Reloadable Products: The Future of Social Commerce

39:23 The Evolution of Social Commerce

43:24 Buy or Sell: Predictions and Debates

50:19 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Next Episode Preview

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