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The era of social commerce is here

Brian Otieno by Brian Otieno
May 27, 2025
in Economy
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Social commerce, a new trend of the century which is the process of selling products or services directly through social media platforms through leveraging user generated content to drive marketing  is clearly transforming business development and sales, propelled by 5.2 bn global social media users, which translates to 63.9% of world’s population.  Showing how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat are becoming retail powerhouses, blending marketing and sales into one seamless experience, offering businesses great opportunities though it also brings challenges like privacy concerns and data security issues.

The advantage of social commerce is in its immediate appeal, bringing the market directly to where people socialize, making buying effortless. TikTok shops for example generated USD 33.0 bn in sales worldwide in 2024, with small businesses significantly benefiting, accounting for the 60.0% of the revenue, highlighting how viral content and creator endorsements level the playing field, allowing SMEs to reach vast audiences. The data shows how significant the majority trust recommendations from those they follow, underscoring the power of authentic engagement in this modern digital marketplace.

Economic reports also highlight the scale of social marketing. With Mckinsey state of consumer report 2024 highlighting how social commerce is increasingly being adopted  in established economies such as India, China and Europe attributed to the weakening brand loyalty particularly among the younger generations

Despite the sweetened social commerce experience, social commerce is not without challenges; Ad overload frustrates users, with 72.0% reporting annoyance at excessive promotions as per a 2024 report by Statista. Privacy concerns in social commerce is another challenge, In Kenya, privacy concerns have increased due to the widespread use of personal data for targeted advertising, without consent. There is therefore a need to heighten compliance on data  laws such as the  data protection act of 2019  to govern marketing activities so as to safeguard rights

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To thrive, businesses must prioritize real storytelling, leverage on AI and content creators for audience targeting in order to streamline shopping experiences. The social commerce trend signals a new era where connection and convenience reign. Companies that navigate its complexities while building trust will lead the charge in this fast evolving market

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