TikTok Launches Renewed Shopping Push in Europe

TikTok's still hoping to make in-stream a thing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 10, 2024

TikTok Files for Injunction To Extend Deadline for US Sell-off

TikTok's hoping that an extension will give Trump the opportunity to save it.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2024

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

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Court Rejects TikTok’s Effort To Negate US Sell-off Bill

The end of TikTok in the U.S. could be as soon as January 19, 2025. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2024

TikTok Highlights Key Trends of 2024

The key clips, creators and trends that drove engagement on the platform in 2024.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 4, 2024

TikTok’s In-App Sales on Black Friday Top $100M

Sales on one of the biggest shopping days of the year tripled compared to last year, the platform reported. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 4, 2024

TikTok Moves Closer To Testing Mini Apps In-Stream

TikTok Minis could offer alternative transactional options in-stream.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2024

TikTok Launches New Process To Promote Charity Groups in Your Content

An improved process for promoting charities on TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2024

TikTok Implements New Protections for Young EU Users

TikTok says it removes 6 million suspected underage accounts each month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 1, 2024

Where Each of the Big Social Platform Stands on External Links

Are links being throttled on all of the big social apps?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 25, 2024

TikTok Shares Holiday Marketing Tips

Some valuable pointers for your TikTok marketing approach. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 25, 2024

TikTok Expands Online Safety Education Program With PTA

An expansion of TikTok's safety education push.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2024

TikTok May Enable Creators To Build AI Bots in Their Likeness

The robots are coming...

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2024

TikTok Adds New Gen AI Video Creation Tools for Marketers

TikTok's AI video generation tools are getting an upgrade.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 14, 2024

Research Highlights Social Media Usage Trends in 2024

The latest social media usage insights from the team at Pew Research. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2024

TikTok Files New Trademarks To Expand Its US Business

TikTok may soon launch some new programs to integrate more transactional functions. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2024

TikTok Expands Affiliate Marketing Program

A new way to add direct product links in-stream.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2024

TikTok Publishes Sports Marketing Guide

New insights for your 2025 planning.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 12, 2024

TikTok Adds Integrated Log-in for Lemon8

The update will see more people checking out ByteDance's other app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 12, 2024

TikTok Announces Celebrity-Led Live Shopping Streams for the Holidays

TikTok's making a splashy push to get more people buying in-stream. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 12, 2024

TikTok Launches New Initiatives To Support Veterans

TikTok and veterans may seem like an odd match.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2024

How Will Trump’s Second Term Impact Social Media Companies?

Here's a look at what Trump has said about social media platforms during the campaign. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 10, 2024

26 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2025

Wanna know what's coming into view on the social media horizon?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 10, 2024

Canadian Government Orders Shutdown of TikTok’s Local Operations

TikTok staff will be forced out of Canada, but the app will remain available in the region.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2024

TikTok Adds Easy Music Sharing From Apple Music and Spotify

A new way to share your favorite tracks on TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 7, 2024

Will Trump’s Victory Ensure TikTok’s Future in the US?

Will TikTok now be allowed to remain in America?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 6, 2024