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Brands are discovering their sales associates are among their most valuable influencers
By Sara Spruch-Feiner
Jul 23, 2025

Launched in May 2024, TikToks featuring Aerie's "Associate Picks" series now comprise 34 of the brand's 100 most-viewed TikToks, with nearly 3 million total views. A July 2024 post featuring a store associate trying on a matching set has become the brand's third-most-viewed of the past year, with over 764,000 views. While, typically, TikTok users scroll after just three seconds, Aerie has found that this series holds attention for over eight seconds.

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