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Definition

Live Commerce

Real-time video shopping where hosts demonstrate and sell products directly to a live audience.

Live commerce merges live streaming with e-commerce, allowing brands and creators to sell products directly within a live video experience. Pioneered in China via platforms like Taobao Live, the format has expanded globally through TikTok Live, Instagram Live, and Amazon Live, combining entertainment, community, and frictionless purchase.