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Director of Retention and Social Commerce MaryRuth Organics

Catalina Leyva is an experienced retention and social commerce leader with a proven ability to drive customer growth, deepen brand loyalty, and scale lifecycle marketing strategies. As Director of Retention & Social Commerce, Catalina leads initiatives that connect community-driven engagement with performance marketing, creating seamless pathways from social discovery to long-term customer retention. Catalina has been instrumental in building and managing TikTok Shop programs, overseeing end-to-end strategy — from affiliate partnerships and content optimization to campaign execution and performance analysis. Under her leadership, TikTok has become a key revenue channel, blending organic community growth with paid acquisition to drive both immediate conversions and lasting brand affinity. She thrives at the intersection of data-driven strategy and creative storytelling, and is deeply committed to developing innovative retention loops, scaling emerging channels, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Tuesday, August 12

5:05 PM Track D: Fireside Chat: The TikTok Shop Playbook: Strategies for Success in the Next Wave of Social Commerce

Tiktok Shop has completely changed the social commerce game. It is the perfect place to be in touch with you consumers from discovery to point of sale and has wide ranging opportunities for retailers. Join Cat and Hay from Mary Ruth’s as they walk us through how they’ve set up their TikTok shop.

  • Optimizing product listings with clear titles, detailed descriptions, and high-quality visuals
  • Creating authentic, trend-driven videos to showcase products and drive engagement
  • Partnering  with influencers to expand reach and build trust with audiences
  • Using TikTok tools like live shopping and shoppable ads to boost conversions

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Catalina.

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