TikTok Ads

Show up on TikTok in a way people actually want to watch.

TikTok is where people discover new products, often without searching for them. Winning there takes content that feels native, a steady pace of fresh ideas and campaigns that learn quickly. We run TikTok Ads end to end, combining creative, creators and paid media, so every video teaches us what to make next and spend moves to what works.

TikTok Ads, set up to keep learning

Your TikTok Ads account

We start by reviewing your ads account, creative, audiences and tracking. You get a clear view of what is working, what is missing and a plan for turning TikTok into a reliable growth channel.

An AI agent for your TikTok Ads

Every TikTok Ads programme we run comes with an agent that reads your campaign and creative data together. Ask which hooks hold attention, which ads are fading or what to make next, and get a clear answer backed by live numbers.

It spots trends and drafts briefs, scripts and reports at speed. Our team reviews every recommendation before anything is published or changed.

You
Which hooks are keeping people watching?
Videos that open with the product in use hold attention longer than talking-head openers. I have drafted new hooks in that style for the creative team.
You
Which ads are starting to tire?
Two of last month's best performers are losing click-through rate. I have suggested fresh variants for review before we shift budget.
Ask about your TikTok Ads

Why brands grow with TikTok Ads at Vertical

TikTok rewards brands that move quickly and feel native. We bring creative, creators and paid media under one roof.

Creative at TikTok pace

Our creative team produces native short-form video quickly, with constant testing to find what holds attention.

Creators who fit

We work with creators whose audiences and style genuinely match your brand, and boost their best work.

Works with TikTok Shop

Where you sell on TikTok Shop, ads and Shop are planned together so discovery leads naturally to purchase.

Joined up with other channels

Winning TikTok concepts inform Meta and YouTube creative, and customer data improves TikTok targeting.

AI with human judgement

Agents spot trends and performance shifts quickly. Our team decides what runs and keeps it on brand.

Honest measurement

We compare TikTok reporting with your own sales data, so you see what TikTok really adds.

See how our clients are changing their businesses

FaceGym
50% more purchases, 41% more bookings
Canagan
900% email revenue growth
Tribal
74.3% more conversion value
McAdams
148% more email revenue
Decant Group
477% more leads
Moskovskaya
5,560% follower growth, 550% ROAS
Elit Vodka
New identity, 400% more engagement
Aesthetic Intelligence
3,000+ leads per webinar, 3,200% ROI
Decant Group
“Vertical transformed the way we approach digital marketing. They helped us simplify a complex investment offer, build high-performing funnels and scale campaigns with confidence. The results speak for themselves with lead volume, quality and efficiency all improved dramatically. They’ve been a true partner in our growth.”
Robbie Heald
VP Growth, Decant Group
477%
more leads

Full-funnel paid media, creative and bespoke landing pages that made whisky and fine wine investment simple to say yes to.

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A powerhouse in a Power Station.

Vertical is a small, senior team of strategists, creatives and performance marketers based at Battersea Power Station in London, with clients and colleagues around the world. Strategy, creative and performance come from one team, with AI built into how we plan, make and measure.

The building has stood on the Thames for the best part of a century, and for fifty years it kept London’s lights on. We like the precedent.

TikTok Ads questions, answered

What does a TikTok Ads agency do?

A TikTok Ads agency helps brands grow through paid advertising on TikTok. At Vertical that covers strategy, native video production, in-feed and Spark Ads campaigns, creator partnerships, audience and bidding strategy, tracking and reporting. Because TikTok moves quickly, we combine creative and media in one team, so ideas get tested, learned from and scaled without delays between separate suppliers.

What are Spark Ads?

Spark Ads let you boost organic TikTok posts, either from your own account or from creators with their permission, as paid ads. Because they keep the original post's profile, engagement and native feel, they often perform better than ads that look like traditional advertising. We use Spark Ads to scale the best creator and brand content, manage permissions and usage periods, and test them alongside other formats to find what works best for your goals.

How do you create content that works on TikTok?

We start from what people enjoy on the platform rather than repurposing ads made elsewhere. That means strong hooks in the first moments, real people, natural voices, clear demonstrations and formats that fit TikTok trends without chasing every one. Our creative team writes scripts, produces UGC-style and scripted content and works with creators. We test many ideas quickly, learn which hooks and messages hold attention and use that to shape the next round.

How much should we spend on TikTok Ads?

The right budget depends on your goals, margins and how much creative you can produce. TikTok's algorithm needs enough data to learn, and creative fatigues quickly, so budgets need to be matched by a steady supply of new videos. We usually recommend starting with a focused test, learning what works, then scaling spend where results support it. We agree clear goals at the start and adjust as we learn.

Is TikTok only for younger audiences?

No. While TikTok is especially popular with younger people, its audience has broadened considerably across age groups and interests. Many brands find customers on TikTok they would not reach elsewhere. Whether it suits your brand depends on your products, audience and ability to create content that feels native. We look at your audience and category honestly and tell you whether TikTok is likely to be a good investment.

How do you measure TikTok Ads performance?

We set up the TikTok Pixel and Events API so campaigns have reliable conversion data, then compare TikTok's reporting with your own sales. Because TikTok often drives discovery that leads to purchases elsewhere, we also look at brand search, new customer data and how TikTok activity relates to overall sales. Reports are written in plain language and explain what is working, what is not and what we are testing next.

How does TikTok fit with our other marketing?

TikTok works best as part of a joined-up programme. Concepts that perform on TikTok often inform creative for Meta, YouTube Shorts and other channels, while email and customer data can improve TikTok targeting. TikTok can also lift brand search, so we plan it alongside search and social. Because the same team runs your wider marketing, insight flows between channels rather than staying in one platform.

How do we get started with Vertical?

The best first step is a conversation about your goals and where TikTok fits into your marketing today. From there we usually review your account, creative and tracking, then share a clear plan. Whether you are starting on TikTok or looking to grow an existing account, we will tell you plainly where we see the biggest opportunities.

Bring us the ambition. We’ll build the system behind it.