Abstract:
This research aims to examine the cosmetic brands' content presentation formats on TikTok applications of brand accounts owned and not owned by influencers. The study employed content analysis of 408 posts using a coding scheme developed from concepts related to content presentation formats, TikTok marketing, and influencer marketing. The findings revealed that the most common type of content in both influencer-owned and non-influencer-owned brand accounts was videos shorter than one minute. The most prevalent content presentation format was product showcasing. The most frequently used element aligned with TikTok marketing strategies was the use of brand name hashtags. Additionally, in influencer-owned brand accounts, the most prominent characteristic portrayed was the influencer's attractiveness.