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> **Original source:** https://www.mrisimmons.com/2026/03/10/livestream-shopping-surges-in-popularity/?utm_source=openai

**Livestream shopping is now mainstream**

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### Livestream shopping is a rapidly growing commerce channel that now reaches more than 90 million U.S. adults

**Livestreams are growing marketplaces where content and checkout coexist**

-   Livestream shopping is no longer a novelty. The year-over-year climb of livestream buyers from 25% in 2024 to 31% in 2025 to 34% today signals a **steady conversion engine** as more shoppers move from watching to buying.
-   This momentum matters for advertisers because it **concentrates intent and action in the same moment**, collapsing awareness, consideration, and purchase into a single interactive experience.
-   That fusion **allows brands to capitalize** on real-time engagement signals, creators’ influence, and scarcity mechanics like limited drops or time-bound discounts.
-   As adoption rises, brands that **align creative, commerce, and creator strategies** inside live environments will capture both incremental reach and measurable sales.

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**Livestream buyers are early adopters of artificial intelligence**

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#### ChatGPT Users

#### Livestream buyers are 23% more likely to use ChatGPT than the average adult

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#### Gemini Users

#### Livestream buyers are 15% more likely to use Gemini than the general population

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**Livestream buyers have clear purchase intent**

Video-native cues and inclusive brand signals carry outsized weight with this audience.

-   Livestream buyers are 60% more likely than the average U.S. adult to **click on video ads in apps** to shop for the items shown, and 60% more likely to **want to be able to scan QR codes** while watching video content to buy items they see, indicating a clear call to pair video placements with frictionless checkout paths.
-   Representation also matters: they are 60% more likely to be **influenced to buy from a brand that has a gender-fluid or non-binary spokesperson**, which should guide casting and creator partnerships.
-   Endorsement effects are strong, as they are also 59% more likely to be **influenced by a celebrity endorsement**, and 56% more likely to be **influenced by a social media influencer**.

### **The takeaway for media planners:** prioritize premium video environments, ensure scannable CTAs are visible on-screen, and diversify on-screen talent to mirror audience values. The right combination amplifies both click-through and conversions.

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**Livestream buyers are highly discerning and digitally fluent**

-   85% **shop around when making a relatively expensive purchase**, and 85% are **more choosey about what they buy now to save money**, so transparent value, clear comparisons, and proof points are essential in-stream.
-   Their digital preference is pronounced. 84% like shopping online to **find the specialty products they want** and 84% like **trying new brands**, making live demos, samples, and limited-time discovery drops especially effective.
-   Fulfillment is a lever, not an afterthought: for 84%, **same-day or express delivery influences** where they make purchases online, which means shipping speed messaging should be embedded in overlays and host talking points.
-   Social proof is also non-negotiable. 83% **read reviews before buying** something online, so showcasing UGC, ratings, and live Q&A is table stakes. This combination rewards livestream formats that integrate comparison charts, review roll-ups, unboxings, and explicit delivery promises.

Build your on-screen architecture around decision drivers: show side-by-side comparisons, spotlight savings, and surface reviews. Reduce friction by pairing every video placement with a tap-to-buy option and call out express delivery explicitly.

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**Take a deep dive into America's livestream buyers**

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**Activate Livestream audiences with MRI-Simmons**

## Leverage MRI-Simmons data to create the right shopping audience for your next campaign

Through MRI-Simmons' audience activation platform, marketers can leverage trusted, nationally representative consumer insights to **create and target livestream shopping audiences**.

Audiences can be curated from over 60,000 consumer attributes, including 1000+ attitudes and opinions, 6500+ brand preferences, shopping styles, and media habits.

Audiences can be seamlessly activated through the ad-tech platform or media partner of your choice.

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**_Potential_ Livestream Buyers Are Primed to Convert**

Over 40 million U.S. adults (15%) have streamed a livestream shopping app but are **just not buying—yet**.

-   Their platform familiarity is already high: 57% have **streamed on TikTok Shop** and 45% have **streamed on Amazon Live**, so conversion tactics can focus on trust, value clarity, and first-purchase incentives.
-   Demographically, **Gen Z men are 74% more likely** than the average U.S. adult to be potential livestream buyers, pointing to creator selections, categories, and time slots that resonate with younger male audiences.
-   Their values shape response: potential livestream buyers are 21% more likely to buy from **black-owned businesses**, 19% more likely to buy from **companies that sponsor sports teams** and sports events, and 18% more likely to be **influenced to buy a product that a celebrity uses**.
-   They also believe in the medium. 60% agree **video ads on social media are more engaging** than traditional ads, and 56% agree it is important for companies to **create advertising that is culturally diverse**, which should guide brand storytelling and inclusive creative.

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_Sources: 2026 March Retail Trends Study (F25 USA); 2025 Fall MRI-Simmons USA.  Bases: U.S. adults 18+ who have made a purchase on a livestream shopping app; U.S. adults 18+ who have streamed livestream shopping apps but not yet purchased._

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##### [Emily Williams](https://www.mrisimmons.com/author/epaschal/)

Emily Williams is the Research Manager at MRI-Simmons. She serves as a product owner of MRI-Simmons' Focus Studies, leading each project through design, data collection, and delivery. Emily excels at understanding client needs and uncovering insights that drive strategic business decisions.