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TikTok Creators Are Building Their Own Distribution Networks
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In this 50th episode of the TikTok Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how top creators are no longer relying on TikTok's algorithm alone. Instead, they're building independent distribution networks using email lists, SMS channels, and private communities to drive traffic to their TikTok content. The hosts break down the strategy behind creator-ran newsletters like 'The Publish Press' and 'Creator Economics', and explain why even mid-tier creators with 50,000 followers are launching their own distribution channels. Lucas shares a real example of a beauty creator who drives 40% of her TikTok views from her email list, while Luna questions whether this signals a shift away from platform dependency. The episode also touches on the economics of owning your audience and the risks of TikTok's evolving algorithm. Finally, Lucas and Luna discuss how this distribution-first approach might reshape the creator economy in 2027.