{"id":19417,"date":"2022-01-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grin.co\/?p=19417"},"modified":"2025-10-03T14:20:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T21:20:33","slug":"what-is-content-commerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/what-is-content-commerce\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Content Commerce: An In-Depth Look"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>In recent years, brands have been finding new ways to promote their products conversationally through social posts and informative content. This approach has led to a demand for content commerce where brands can nurture more meaningful connections with buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWhy, all of a sudden, have retailers decided to become publishers? To answer this question, ask yourself another one: how do people see traditional advertising? That\u2019s right \u2014 they&#8217;d rather not see it at all.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<cite><em>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.styla.com\/blog\/what-is-content-commerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Styla<\/a><\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"div-c0d05e4\" class=\"div-c7d0ad3\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is content commerce?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content commerce is media that allows viewers to inform their buying decisions and take action within the content itself.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, there might be multiple calls to action allowing readers to purchase recommended products in a blog that explains how to take care of your skin during the winter months. The blog informs readers, inspires them to explore possible solutions, and then gives them multiple clickable\/shoppable options to purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Retail-Ecommerce-Sales.webp\" alt=\"Bar and line graph of Retail Ecommerce Sales from the US, 2021-2025 showing sales increasing and percent change decreasing\" class=\"wp-image-19418\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a aria-label=\"Insider Intelligence (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forecasts-na1.emarketer.com\/584b26021403070290f93a2d\/5851918a0626310a2c186abb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eMarketer<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id19417_9311ab-1c kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane19417_bd9e15-87\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Infographic Transcript<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_bookOpen kt-btn-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><em>Retail Ecommerce Sales<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>US, 2021-2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2022: $1,052.93 billion; 9.6% change<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2023: $1,163.49 billion; 10.5% change<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2024: $1,292.64 billion; 11.1% change<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2025: $1,438.70 billion; 11.3% change<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2026: $1,605.59 billion; 11.6% change<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Content commerce is similar to Facebook&#8217;s in-app shopping feature, where users can see a product they like in a post, add it to their cart, and complete a transaction without ever having to leave Facebook or Instagram. But in content commerce, publishers partner with ecommerce brands and offer shoppable content on their own platforms and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to successful content commerce is <strong>relevancy<\/strong> and <strong>authenticity<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any content featuring a product or service must only offer products that align with what the reader hopes to gain from the blog, video, image, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, people don\u2019t mind a thoughtful product recommendation when it is relevant to the topic and accompanied by credible information. <strong><em>A relevant endorsement is authentic, and <\/em><\/strong><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/what-is-authentic-media-and-content\/\"><strong><em>authentic content builds trust<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> with consumers<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The history of content commerce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the concept of content commerce is a fairly recent trend, using content to inspire and guide consumers has been around for a long time. Since the rise of search engines and the information age, news publishers and magazines have struggled to keep readers engaged as cutting-edge brands deployed various content marketing strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, online publishers with little-to-no overhead changed the way people consumed information. And traditional print media struggled to maintain profits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"image-c2edb39\" class=\"image-c7aafb0 cc-img\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/statistic_id184880_us-newspaper-publishers-revenue-2010-2020-by-source.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/statistic_id184880_us-newspaper-publishers-revenue-2010-2020-by-source.webp 900w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/statistic_id184880_us-newspaper-publishers-revenue-2010-2020-by-source-300x223.webp 300w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/statistic_id184880_us-newspaper-publishers-revenue-2010-2020-by-source-768x571.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" width=\"900\" height=\"669\" alt=\"bar graph of \"Estimated revenue of newspaper publishers in the United States from 2010 to 2020, by source\"\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/184880\/revenue-sources-of-us-newspaper-publishers-since-2005\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statista<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id19417_f46c20-97 kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane19417_fcfe8a-3a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Infographic Transcript<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_bookOpen kt-btn-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><em>Estimated revenue of newspaper publishers in the United States from 2010 to 2020, by source&nbsp; (in billion U.S. dollars)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2010<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Advertising space: 20.38<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Subscription and sales: 8.49<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All other operating revenue: 2.01<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printing services for others: 1.21<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Distribution services: 1.27<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2011<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Advertising space: 18.88<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Subscription and sales: 8.22<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All other operating revenue: 2<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printing services for others:1.25<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Distribution services: 1.18<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2012<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Advertising space: 17.25<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Subscription and sales: 7.86<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All other operating revenue: 2.21<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printing services for others: 1.33<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Distribution services: 1.15<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2013<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Advertising space: 16.13<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Subscription and sales: 7.98<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All other operating revenue: 1.95<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printing services for others: 1.46<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Distribution services: 1.08<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2014<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Advertising space: 15.76<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Subscription and sales: 8.09<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All other operating revenue: 1.91<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printing services for others: 1.46<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Distribution services: 1.06<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2015<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Advertising space: 14.87<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Subscription and sales: 8.96<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All other operating revenue: 1.24<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printing services for others: 1.11<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Distribution services: 0.62<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2016<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Advertising space: 13.8<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Subscription and sales: 8.96<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All other operating revenue: 1.16<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printing services for others: 1.09<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Distribution services: 0.55<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2017<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Advertising space: 13.79<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Subscription and sales: 9.16<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All other operating revenue: 1.37<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printing services for others: 1.15<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Distribution services: 0.54<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2018<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Advertising space: 12.79<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Subscription and sales: 9.26<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All other operating revenue: 1.77<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printing services for others: 1.16<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Distribution services: 0.46<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2019<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Advertising space: 11.65<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Subscription and sales: 8.85<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All other operating revenue: &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printing services for others: 1.19<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Distribution services: &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2020<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Advertising space: 10.22<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Subscription and sales: 8.8<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All other operating revenue: &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Printing services for others: &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Distribution services: &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: US Census Bureau<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Additional Information: United States; 2010 to 2020; includes all taxable employer firms<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"image-c595a5c\" class=\"image-c747e10 cc-img\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/statistic_id184887_us-newspaper-publishing-revenue-2010-2020-by-media-type-1.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/statistic_id184887_us-newspaper-publishing-revenue-2010-2020-by-media-type-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/statistic_id184887_us-newspaper-publishing-revenue-2010-2020-by-media-type-1-300x223.webp 300w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/statistic_id184887_us-newspaper-publishing-revenue-2010-2020-by-media-type-1-768x571.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"743\" alt=\"bar graph of \"Newspaper publishing revenue in the United States from 2010 to 2020, by media type\"\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/184887\/us-newspaper-publishing-revenue-by-media-type-since-2005\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statista<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id19417_9bdb25-7e kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane19417_93ef6b-33\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Infographic Transcript<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_bookOpen kt-btn-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><em><strong>Newspaper publishing revenue in the United States from 2010 to 2020, by media type (in millions U.S. dollars)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2010<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Print newspapers: 26,973<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Online newspapers: 1,614<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other media newspapers: 282<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2011<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Print newspapers: 25,035<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Online newspapers: 1,811<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other media newspapers: 249<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2012<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Print newspapers: 22,417<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Online newspapers: 2,449<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other media newspapers: 234<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2013<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Print newspapers: 21,456<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Online newspapers: 2,284<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other media newspapers: 369<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2014<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Print newspapers: 20,545<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Online newspapers: 2,919<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other media newspapers: 387<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2015<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Print newspapers: 19,171<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Online newspapers: 4,615<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other media newspapers: &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2016<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Print newspapers: 17,936<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Online newspapers: 4,780<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other media newspapers: &#8211;<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2017<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Print newspapers: 17,679<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Online newspapers: 5,207<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other media newspapers: 60<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2018<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Print newspapers: 16,985<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Online newspapers: 5,011<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other media newspapers: &#8211;<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2019<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Print newspapers: 14,717<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Online newspapers: 5,730<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other media newspapers: &#8211;<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2020<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Print newspapers:&nbsp; 13,642<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Online newspapers: 5,332<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other media newspapers: &#8211;<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source: US Census Bureau<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Additional Information: United States; 2010 to 2020; includes all taxable employer firms<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before long, print ad sales shifted to digital ad sales. These digital ads worked for a time but have decreased in recent years, forcing brands and publishers to rethink their approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media as a publishing channel extended the life of digital advertising because platforms like Instagram and Twitter could embed ads seamlessly into user feeds and target audiences based on third-party cookies. But with the <a href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/news\/what-recent-ios-updates-mean\/\">recent consumer privacy policy changes<\/a>, these channels have struggled to gather the information they need to tailor ad campaigns to certain users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, print and digital advertising have experienced a <a href=\"https:\/\/marketinginsidergroup.com\/marketing-strategy\/digital-ads-dont-work-and-everyone-knows-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">shocking decline in effectiveness<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, forward-thinking marketers focused on offering readers and viewers a more compelling content experience. Brands began investing more into <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/podcast\/the-impact-and-roi-of-content-marketing\/\">content marketing<\/a>, and publishers looked for ways to partner with brands in a more sustainable way. This marriage of retail content marketing and publishing produced what is now content commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both parties learned quickly that integrating products into informative content resonated with consumers in a new way. This approach both inspired and guided future purchases while simultaneously increasing ROI for brands and publishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, there are two branches of content commerce:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"list-c096947\" class=\"list-cc6dd81\"><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Content-driven commerce<\/strong> &#8211; In this approach, a <em>retail brand<\/em> leverages content to create a seamless shopping experience within the content itself.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Commerce-driven content<\/strong> &#8211; In this approach, a <em>publisher<\/em> partners with a brand and features their product(s) organically within its content.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The effect of content commerce on a brand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The traditional approach of \u201ctalking at\u201d customers no longer has the same effect it once did. Brands must earn trust with consumers by giving them accurate information and acquiring authentic endorsements from credible people, publishers, and organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, consumers are growing impatient with content that offers a great solution but requires them to jump through hoops (copy\/paste a link, create an account, etc.) to complete a transaction. Frictionless ecommerce \u2014 where customers can complete a purchase in fewer swipes\/clicks \u2014 is revolutionizing online shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In content commerce, information, recommended solutions, and the ability to shop all take place within the content. The consumer can learn and buy in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The difference between content commerce and affiliate marketing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Content commerce can include <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/affiliate-marketing-for-beginners\/\">affiliate marketing<\/a>, but affiliate marketing isn&#8217;t necessarily content commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In affiliate marketing, someone with a publishing channel has a commission-based relationship with one or more brands, using links and\/or discount codes to convert visitors into customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many affiliate campaigns aren\u2019t focused on frictionless shopping experiences in the same way that content commerce initiatives are. For example, most affiliates deploy links to third-party domains versus embedding shopping features within their content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with content commerce, there are two key differences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"list-cd9b01e\" class=\"list-ca735bb\"><ol><li>Content commerce usually involves <strong>shoppable content features<\/strong> that make completing a purchase more convenient than jumping across multiple links.<\/li><li>It\u2019s not just an affiliate that can post shoppable content \u2014 <strong>the retailer can also publish commerce-driven content<\/strong> on their own channels.<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of implementing a content commerce strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The call to action feels more organic.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scrolling past a \u201cSee more here\u201d or \u201cShop now\u201d button within a list of best solutions for solving a particular problem is more natural than seeing a random ad at the top of a search engine results page or email inbox. The content is clear in its message, helps the viewer wrap words around what they want, offers one or more relevant solutions, and then provides a simple conversion option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. It\u2019s more cost-effective than traditional advertising.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating commerce-driven content on your own publication channels or partnering with a publisher is less expensive than running traditional digital ad campaigns. In many cases, retailers can enter into an affiliate partnership with a publisher so that there are no front-end costs at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. It focuses on giving consumers helpful information.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Users are more receptive to offers and products once the brand earns their trust by providing helpful information. Content commerce focuses on inspiring and informing consumers before trying to convert them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. It\u2019s optimized for a more frictionless ecommerce experience.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In ecommerce, \u201c<a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/dtc-brands-frictionless-shopping-experience\/\">frictionless shopping<\/a> means that customers can do more browsing and buying with fewer inconveniences along the way.\u201d Giving your audience the option to take action right away makes the shopping experience more enjoyable and convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How social media networks are adapting content commerce to their platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinterest is a channel that often follows the content commerce model. Brands and affiliates love how easy it is to incorporate shoppable links within posts, pins, and boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the example below, betterme.health.coaching maintains a collection of visual posts, each linked to a helpful article on the infographic topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-03-at-1.55.15-PM.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of betterme.health.coaching main page\" class=\"wp-image-19420\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bettermetips\/_created\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Pinterest (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Pinterest<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you click on the link, you arrive on an informative blog that thoroughly explains the topic and offers helpful solutions. Because the brand is a health and wellness app, it strategically integrates CTAs encouraging readers to download the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-03-at-1.55.38-PM.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of install now button above an article \" class=\"wp-image-19422\" style=\"width:750px;height:433px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mobility-exercises\/?epik=dj0yJnU9QjdVR1J3U1NoNUlvVDlROWNKeV9jS3JZekI0ZG5BUTUmcD0wJm49WmdnZTUxa0xBdUE5TXN6R2JkQ1poUSZ0PUFBQUFBR0hUY0lZ\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">BetterMe<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DTC brands already using content commerce successfully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cSo here we are, on the verge of content and commerce. Whatever perspective you acquire, integrating content into commerce (and the other way around) is easier said than done. Product has to be worthy, content has to be authentic, and the transaction experience \u2014 a bridge between publishing and retail \u2014 must be seamless.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<cite><em>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.styla.com\/blog\/what-is-content-commerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Olga Rabo<\/a>, content marketing and community manager at Styla<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chefsofi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">ChefSofi<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BuzzFeed is well-known for partnering with retailers for their listicle blogs. In the article below, ChefSofi \u2014 a kitchenware brand \u2014 joined the list of gift ideas in a blog published just before Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-03-at-1.33.45-PM.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of BuzzFeed gift guide in example of content commerce\" class=\"wp-image-19423\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/kaylasuazo\/family-members-siblings-parents-gifts?origin=g-da\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BuzzFeed<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the article, BuzzFeed didn\u2019t even mention the brand\u2019s name. Instead, it featured an aesthetically pleasing image and product description for an adorable charcuterie board, along with a buyer review, and linked the listing to ChefSofi\u2019s product page on their Amazon Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-03-at-1.34.18-PM.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of Buzzfeed gift guide item 4, a charcuterie board in example of content commerce\" class=\"wp-image-19424\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <\/em><a aria-label=\"Buzzfeed(opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/kaylasuazo\/family-members-siblings-parents-gifts?origin=g-da\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><em>Buzzfeed<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appleyardflowers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Appleyard Flowers<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tourist and hospitality publication <em>TimeOut<\/em> decided to feature a handful of florist brands available to consumers in London. The article was regionally specific and offered readers a variety of retailers to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-03-at-1.40.39-PM.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of TimeOut article on best online shops for flower delivery in London example of content commerce\" class=\"wp-image-19425\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/shopping\/londons-best-online-flower-shops\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"TimeOut (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">TimeOut<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One brand, Appleyard Flowers, made the list. Their write-up included a beautiful photo, a short description of the brand, and the opportunity to \u201cRead more\u201d or shop on their online store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-03-at-1.40.59-PM.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of Appleyard Flowers listing on TimeOut shopping guide example of content commerce\" class=\"wp-image-19426\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\/shopping\/londons-best-online-flower-shops\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"TimeOut (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">TimeOut<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopbop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Shopbop<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopbop offers a variety of women\u2019s casual and dress shoes at an affordable price. When <em>Vogue<\/em> decided to create a celebrity-focused blog on affordable fashion, Shopbop was able to get a feature since Angelina Jolie had worn the brand\u2019s Dolce Vita Fraser loafers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-03-at-1.46.38-PM.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of Vogue article example of content commerce\" class=\"wp-image-19427\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/angelina-jolie-pitt-everlane-pointy-loafer-celebrity-airport-style\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Vogue (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Vogue<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This example was compelling because both a reputable publication and celebrity endorsed Shopbop. Readers could easily equate affordable, high-quality fashion with the Shopbop brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-03-at-1.46.57-PM.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of Dolce Vita Fraser loafers in example of content commerce\" class=\"wp-image-19429\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/angelina-jolie-pitt-everlane-pointy-loafer-celebrity-airport-style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vogue<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrating influencer marketing with content commerce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When implementing content commerce with the help of creators, the creator becomes the \u201cpublisher\u201d of commerce-driven content. But just as content commerce must be relevant and authentic to be successful, <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/creator-management\/\">brand-influencer partnerships<\/a> must work just as hard to keep their campaign consumer-focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cFor a creator\/brand relationship to have any shot at success, consumers need to believe it\u2019s the real deal. This means taking critical steps to build trust and authenticity with your creators.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<cite><em>&#8211; GRIN, <\/em><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/creator-management-inspire-belief\/\"><em>Creator Management: Inspire Belief<\/em><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Brands can achieve the best results with <a href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/influencer-marketing-guides\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">influencers<\/a> by making sure that they and their creator partners are a <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/creator-influencer-recruitment\/\">good fit<\/a>. The influencer should genuinely love the products they promote, and the brand must share the creator\u2019s audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that third-party cookies and remarketing are declining across the digital space, it\u2019s critical that brands find better ways to connect with their audience. By crafting relevant content around quality products that meet consumer needs, brands can save money on traditional advertising and build deeper relationships with their customers and prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"seealso\"><p>Learn more about influencer marketing: <a href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/influencer-marketing-101\/\">Influencer Marketing 101\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updated: March 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading19417_15060e-52 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19417_15060e-52\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id19417_f4c772-ea kt-accordion-has-9-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane19417_7cda25-24\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is content-driven commerce?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Content-driven commerce is a marketing strategy that seeks to convert readers\/viewers with the help of authentic content \u2014 such as shopping guides, product reviews, etc. \u2014 that includes convenient shoppability features within each piece of content.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane19417_520c90-c6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button 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