TikTok
TikTok is a social media platform that allows users to create short videos using music, effects, and other engagement features. It was released in 2016 and is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance Ltd.
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Google Search remains the go-to news discovery platform
But a new survey finds that Google Search is less popular among younger consumers, with TikTok growing as a news source.
Social media engagement hits a new low, except for TikTok
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TikTok enhances organic content reach with improved ‘Promote’ features
Promote campaigns were originally launched in 2021 and optimized for video views, site visits, and follows.
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TikTok has a secret “Heating” (cheating?) button
Employees of TikTok and ByteDance are misusing "heating" privileges by boosting the view count of their own and their loved ones' accounts in violation of company policies, as revealed by sources and documents reviewed by Forbes.
Google and Meta are losing their edge as TikTok, Amazon, Instacart ads grow
For the first time in a decade, ad giants Google and Meta are slowing down, making room for smaller, emerging platforms to take over.
TikTok adds 5 new ways to enforce safety for teen users
Some of the policies were launched last year but have been improved with additional features to increase efficacy.
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How the TikTok algorithm works: Everything you need to know
We read TikTok’s creator guidelines and newsroom documentation, so you don’t have to. Learn the lowdown on TikTok and how brands can use it.
TikTok has launched an in-app ecommerce feature
The app is trying to compete with Amazon with a new feature now available in the US.
YouTube has introduced a TikTok and Twitch co-streaming feature
You’ll know you have access to the feature when you see the option to “Go Live Together” at the bottom of the YouTube app.
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Report: Insights into the Tik Tok Audience
This report explores how users interact with TikTok and what this means for brands who want to reach them.
A look inside TikTok’s new automated Smart Performance Campaigns
The new campaign type was announced today to help advertisers connect with the right audiences, drive growth, and deliver value.
3 TikTok LIVE features, updates, and policies
The new features will hopefully make the LIVE feature a safer place for creators, brands, and users.
TikTok has a new Focused View campaign objective
Focused View is the new evolution of the current video view objective on TikTok where the platform optimizes for users watching at least 6 seconds or more.
TikTok releases Photo Mode and 7 new editing tools
The new editing and photo tools give creators more freedom over the content they post. But the updates aren't quite original.
TikTok video descriptions now have a 2,200 character limit
TikTok tells users that adding longer descriptions makes them more likely to show in people's "For You" pages.
TikTok will start banning political campaign fundraising
A verified account, indicated by a blue checkmark, means the platform has confirmed the ownership of the account.
Walmart is now selling ads on TikTok, Roku, and Snap
The retail giant's partnership with social and CTV platforms is an eye opener for advertisers and brands.
Ecommerce brands spent 60% more on TikTok ads in Q2
Online retailers may soon see TikTok surpassing Facebook and Google as the most lucrative advertising channel.
TikTok adds additional regional trend insights
The new tool helps advertisers plan and create campaigns around trends, interests, audiences and how they connect with brands.
TikTok announces three new shopping ad features
The platform aims to help shop merchants maximize performance through algorithm-led commerce offerings.
TikTok’s history of low Creator Fund payouts has some leaving the platform for good
Creators are becoming increasingly frustrated at the platform that supposedly pledged $1 billion in payouts, is shelling out mere pennies for video views.
TikTok launches Inventory Filters for safe ad placements
The solution provides advertisers with more control over the content that appears around their In-Feed Ads.
TikTok abandons plans to bring shopping to the U.S.
Short clickable live-streamed QVC-style videos proved to be very lucrative in China, but it looks like that’s just about how far they'll go.
FCC tells Google, Apple to remove TikTok
The social media app is once again in hot water as more than 80 internal meetings show that user data has been breached.
TikTok introduces Attribution Manager with flexible windows
Advertisers will have the ability to choose longer windows that are more in line with their conversion goals.
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Four Google Ads experts give their thoughts on the recent Google Marketing Live event and how it may impact your ad accounts.
TikTok commits to updating ad policies to better align with EU rules
The social media platform has made significant improvements to safety over the last year, but they still have a long way to go.
TikTok Pulse puts brands next to the top 4% of videos
TikTok Pulse is an advertising revenue-sharing program that will launch in June in the U.S. for creators with at least 100,000 followers
TikTok’s In-Feed Ads get more visual with Interactive Add-Ons
A handful of new interactive elements will help advertisers get more creative with In-Feed Ads.
4 tips for successful TikTok videos from TikTok
Want to create good TikTok videos? Here's what Tiktok advises, But these best practices will only get brands so far.
TikTok testing search ads
Many brands already know TikTok drives sales. TikTok search ads could help attract qualified traffic (and get valuable keyword data).
TikTok videos can now be 10 minutes
The maximum time for TikTok videos has increased. Users can now upload videos up to 10 minutes long.
TikTok’s brand safety center consolidates transparency updates, announcements and partnerships
As TikTok builds out more monetization opportunities to win over creators, this resource may be a convenient reference for brands to understand the platform’s brand safety options.
YouTube reveals 2022 roadmap for shopping features, Shorts and more
Expect shoppable videos, Live Shopping and heavier shopping integration on the YouTube app.
Facebook’s topic exclusion controls test rolls out to more advertisers
In its early tests, advertisers were able to avoid appearing next to exclusion categories 94-99% of the time.
Google goes 1-1 in Europe: EU upholds $2.8B fine; UK dismisses lawsuit over alleged iPhone tracking
The rulings carry implications for other platforms currently under investigation, as well as class action-style lawsuits against big tech, respectively.
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