TikTok Ads Strategy

What You’ll Learn

How to align your TikTok ads with your funnel and CAC targets
How to generate scroll-stopping, native-feeling TikTok creative
A systemised approach for testing, refreshing, and scaling high-performing ads

Why TikTok is Still a Cheat Code

TikTok remains a high-leverage TOF (Top of Funnel) platform for brands across DTC, SaaS, and info products. It delivers:

Low CPMs: Sub-$10 CPMs are still common

Native Wins: Casual, human-shot content outperforms polished creative

Massive Reach: Strong impressions for modest spend

Brand Lift: Excellent for warming up cold audiences

📌 Trade-off: TikTok traffic can bounce fast. Use it for awareness, hook testing, and volume—then retarget on Meta.

Budget Logic: Inherit From Chapter 15

You already set your TikTok budget and funnel allocations in Chapter 15: Paid Media Budget System.

Do not re-enter spend data. ChatGPT will:

Respect your TikTok share of media (e.g. 25%)
Auto-distribute budget across TOF/MOF/BOF
Enforce CPC and CPA caps (e.g. TOF CPC <$0.80)

Override with Budget-Constrained Prompt only if needed.

Format Focus: One Style, Multiple Angles

TikTok ads should look like TikToks:

In-Feed Format: 9:16 vertical

Best Styles:

Talking head POV
UGC with overlays
Product-in-use demo
Reaction-style edit

📌 Skip logos, studio polish, and slow intros.

TikTok Ad Structure (Default)

Hook (0–3s): Identity, tension, or curiosity
Body (4–15s): Use case, transformation, or demo
CTA (15–25s): Clear next step (e.g. "Watch more", "Try it")

Ad Research Protocol (Optional)

Use TikTok Creative Center to:

Filter by industry
Review top CTR ads
Note hook, format, visual rhythm

📝 Prompt: TikTok Ad Generator

This prompt helps you generate funnel-aware TikTok ads using your brand tone, CAC ceilings, and budget splits.

Prompt Name: TikTok Ad Generator
Sample: You are a TikTok performance strategist. Based on…
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📝 Prompt: UGC Testimonial Variant

This prompt builds emotional, user-led TikTok testimonials that mimic organic UGC.

Prompt Name: UGC Testimonial Variant
Sample: Create a UGC-style testimonial ad (25s) for TikTok…
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📝 Prompt: Budget-Constrained TikTok Test

Use this only when testing new variants with <$20/day total.

Prompt Name: Budget-Constrained TikTok Test
Sample: I have $[insert daily budget]/day to run TikTok ads. Prioritise TOF…
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Refresh Creative Weekly

TikTok fatigues fast. Expect CTR drops by Day 5–7. Refresh your winning ad with new:

Hooks
CTA phrasing
Shot angles / overlays

📌 Systemise refreshes weekly: Friday = review, Sunday = rewrite, Monday = relaunch

Where This Fits in the System

This chapter applies your paid budget logic from Chapter 15 and brings it to life on TikTok. It prepares you for:

Chapter 18: The Creative Engine (build all ad variations)
Chapter 21: Retargeting Matrix (using TOF data for BOF wins)

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If you're trying to lower CAC with native TikTok ad creative or planning a full-funnel TikTok ad budget, this chapter walks you through every step. Whether you're new to TikTok ads or looking to refresh winning UGC-style campaigns, LiftKit’s system helps you align every asset to your paid goals.