# Why TikTok Creators Are Selling Their Video Comments as Social Proof

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Podcast: [The TikTok Marketing Podcast with Fexingo: Short Video, Creator Economy, and Viral Content](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tiktok-marketing-podcast-with-fexingo-short-video-creator-economy-and-viral-content-7871651)
Published: 2026-07-18T05:36:44+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-tiktok-marketing-podcast/episode-0121.mp3
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## Resource

In this episode of The TikTok Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how creators are turning their video comment sections into a product. They dive into the story of a beauty creator who licensed 3,500 authentic comments to a skincare startup as social proof, generating $12,000. The hosts discuss the ethics, the logistics of curating comments, and why brands are willing to pay for organic-looking engagement. They also touch on the broader shift toward creators monetizing every asset of their content, from outtakes to hashtags. By the end, you'll understand why a comment section might be worth more than the video itself. #TikTokMarketing #CreatorEconomy #SocialProof #VideoComments #ContentMonetization #MarketingStrategy #BeautyCreator #SkincareStartup #OrganicEngagement #CreatorLicensing #DigitalAssets #BrandDeals #ViralContent #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Marketing #ShortVideo #CreatorIncome Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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