# Social commerce revenue now outpaces SEO commerce for the first time.

By **Jenny Huang Goodman MPA MSc MHSA, Principal** — The Stash Edge, Hako Shikin LLC.
Published 2026-10-17.

Canonical: https://www.pops4.com/stash/articles/the-independent-2026-10-17t21-2
Subject: The Independent
Tags: social commerce, instagram, tiktok, ecommerce, distribution

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The Independent's social-commerce revenue exceeded its SEO-based commerce revenue for the first time in September, per CEO Christian Broughton speaking at Digiday's Marketing Summit.

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## Publisher

**Hako Shikin LLC** — Virginia Beach, Virginia. Founded 1997. ASI 217876 · DUNS 18-204-6339.
Principal and author: **Jenny Huang Goodman MPA MSc MHSA**.

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