TikTok Rolls Out New Badges To Highlight Seller Performance

The badges will highlight brands based on customer service benchmarks. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2025

TikTok Will Enable Advertisers To Measure the Carbon Emissions of Campaigns

The initiative aims to help advertisers maintain awareness of environmental impacts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 10, 2025

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A look at the recent top stories in social media and what they mean for marketers.

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Threads Continues To See Strong Download Momentum in May

Meta continues to dominate the social app top download charts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2025

Trump Indicates He Will Grant TikTok Another Extension

TikTok's second 75-day extension runs out next week.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2025

TikTok Reaches 30M UK Users

There are over 1.5 million U.K. businesses on TikTok, according to the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2025

TikTok Outlines Shopping Returns Policies as Extended US Sell-Off Deadline Looms

TikTok has until June 18 to find a suitable U.S. partner. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 8, 2025

TikTok Launches New Platform to Help Musicians Maximize Their In-App Presence

The platform will provide audience engagement insights and integrated promotion elements.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2025

TikTok Shares a Range of Ad Updates at Its World Event

A heap of new ad options to consider, including AI targeting, more insights and influencer connection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2025

TikTok Rolls Out More Ways To Control Content Recommendations

More ways to tell TikTok what you want to see more, or less of, in-stream. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2025

TikTok Outlines Programming for Pride Month 2025

A range of activations, including interviews, in-person events and more.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2025

An Overview of Each Platform’s AI Tools for Advertisers

AI tools are driving better response for many advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 22, 2025

TikTok Adds a Dedicated AI Assistant for In-App Sellers

TikTok's new "Seller Assistant" will provide guidance to help optimize your TikTok Shop listings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 21, 2025

TikTok Expands Music Options With SoundCloud Integration

A new way to expand music discovery via TikTok clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 21, 2025

How To Avoid Penalties With TikTok Livestreams [Infographic]

Some important pointers for your TikTok shopping streams.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 20, 2025

TikTok Faces More Scrutiny in Europe

TikTok is facing new regulatory challenges in EU.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 20, 2025

TikTok Announces Expanded Mental Health Support, Including Meditation Prompts In-App

Some new mental health support elements for TikTok. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 15, 2025

TikTok Announces Exclusive Content Partnerships for Cannes Film Festival 2025

TikTok will share a range of exclusive Cannes content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 14, 2025

TikTok Adds More Accessibility Features, Including Alt Text for Photos

Expanded accessibility features to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 14, 2025

TikTok Adds New Option To Animate Still Images With AI

TikTok's "AI Alive" is the platform's first AI-driven image-to-video creation feature.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 13, 2025

TikTok Outlines Benefits for Automotive Marketers in New White Paper

The latest white paper from TikTok underlines the platform's value for auto marketers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 12, 2025

US-China Trade Deal Could Break TikTok Impasse

The new U.S.-China trade deal could reopen TikTok negotiations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 12, 2025

The Most Visited Websites in the World [Infographic]

Web usage trends provide an interesting window into consumer behaviors.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 11, 2025

TikTok Adds Option To Activate Customer DMs During Livestreams

A new way to drive leads from TikTok Lives.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 11, 2025

TikTok Announces a Range of SMB Support Initiatives for Small Business Month

A range of opportunities for SMBs looking to tap into TikTok. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 8, 2025

TikTok Looks To Help Connect Users With Skills-Based Career Opportunities

The collaboration with Skilled Careers Coalition and SkillsUSA will promote more skills-based content in the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 7, 2025