ByteDance’s Development Strategy Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.61173/9m2q4834Keywords:
ByteDance, Development Strategy, Algorithm Recommendation, Content Ecosystem, Globalization, TikTokAbstract
This paper aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of ByteDance’s development strategy, exploring the underlying drivers of its rapid ascent in the global Internet sector and the efficacy of its strategic execution. The research adopts a mixed-methods approach integrating case study and data analysis methods. Through an examination of ByteDance’s market positioning, technological innovation, content ecosystem construction, and global layout, the paper elucidates the core factors underpinning its success and offers actionable insights for its future strategic trajectory. The research results indicate that ByteDance has attained extraordinary success in the global Internet market by virtue of its unique development strategy, which is characterized by a powerful datadriven algorithmic engine, a meticulously cultivated content flywheel, and a flexible “Glocalization” approach. Concurrently, the company confronts emerging challenges and opportunities pertaining to data privacy, international regulations, and intense market competition.
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