TikTok Introduces Performance Max-Style Campaign Type for Direct Response Advertisers
Last updated Feb 18, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Feb 28, 2026
Summary
TikTok launched Smart Performance Campaigns, an automated campaign type similar to Google's Performance Max that uses machine learning to optimize ad creative, targeting, and bidding across TikTok's inventory. Beta tests show 40% improvement in cost-per-acquisition for e-commerce advertisers.
Details
TikTok launched Smart Performance Campaigns, an automated campaign type similar to Google's Performance Max that uses machine learning to optimize ad creative, targeting, and bidding across TikTok's inventory. Beta tests show 40% improvement in cost-per-acquisition for e-commerce advertisers.