Cakes Body moves viral TikTok success in-house with owned media strategy

Cakes Body is attempting the risky transition from algorithmic dependence to first-party channels—a move that tests whether viral momentum on TikTok can transfer to controlled owned channels like email and DTC. A shift in TikTok's algorithm or policy changes can instantly vaporize customer acquisition for creator-reliant beauty brands, forcing companies to rebuild their relationship infrastructure before that happens.