Tag: TikTok
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ByteDance on Track for $50 Billion Profit in 2025 as TikTok Expands
ByteDance Sets Eyes on Record Profit in 2025 ByteDance Ltd., the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok, is positioned to post roughly $50 billion in profit in 2025, according to projections cited by Bloomberg. The forecast underscores a breakthrough year for a Chinese tech giant that has transformed social media into a powerful engine for e-commerce,…
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ByteDance Profit Forecast: On Track for $50B in 2025
ByteDance Projections Point to a $50 Billion Profit in 2025 ByteDance Ltd., the Beijing-based owner of TikTok, is forecast to post around $50 billion in profits in 2025, according to sources familiar with the matter. The company has built one of the world’s most influential social media platforms and is rapidly turning its user base…
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Peller Says ‘I’m sorry, will never do that again’ After Lagos Arrest and Reckless Driving Incident
Public Apology from TikTok Star Peller After Lagos Incident Popular TikTok creator Peller has spoken publicly for the first time since his arrest and detention by the Lagos State Police Command. The incident, which authorities described as involving reckless driving and an alleged suicide attempt, prompted a swift media and social media response as fans…
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TikTok’s Turbulent Trade: From Global Sensation to US Divestment Target
Introduction: A Global Phenomenon at the Center of a Geopolitical Tug-of-War TikTok rose from a viral video app to one of the most recognizable social platforms worldwide. Yet behind the upbeat dances and viral challenges lies a high-stakes debate about data security, national sovereignty, and the power of parental companies. The tension reached a boiling…
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TikTok US Split: ByteDance Sale Aims to Appease Ban
Background: The pressure on TikTok and ByteDance TikTok has long been at the center of a global debate over data security, national sovereignty, and how popular social media platforms should be governed. In the United States, lawmakers and regulators have questioned whether ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, could shield American users’ data from access…
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TikTok’s Long Road: From Global Sensation to a U.S. Investor Pivot
Overview: The pivot in TikTok’s U.S. strategy TikTok has evolved from a global social media phenomenon into a high-stakes political and regulatory battleground. At the heart of the latest developments is ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese owner, negotiating a path to keep the platform accessible to millions of users in the United States and beyond. In a…
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TikTok Live Shopping Goes Mainstream in the U.S. with Kardashian and Cookies
TikTok Live Shopping Finds a New Audience in the U.S. When Kim Kardashian stepped onto TikTok live earlier this month, she wasn’t just posting another fashion clip. She joined a growing wave of creators turning live streams into real-time shopping experiences. The format, once a novelty, is becoming a staple for brands and celebrities looking…
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Kardashian-Driven Wave: TikTok Live Shopping Takes Off in the US
Introduction: A New Chapter for TikTok Live Shopping in the US When Kim Kardashian logged onto TikTok this month to promote pajamas, slippers, and matching sweat sets, she did more than post another product video. She signaled a growing trend: live shopping on TikTok in the United States is moving from novelty to norma,l with…
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TikTok Live Shopping Takes Off in the US with Kardashian and Cookies Craze
US TikTok Live Shopping Gains Traction With Celebrity-Backed Streams TikTok is expanding beyond dance challenges and short-form clips into a bustling e-commerce channel in the United States. The platform’s live shopping sessions, where hosts showcase products, demonstrate usage, and offer limited-time deals, are turning into genuine revenue drivers. Recent events featured high-profile names as hosts…
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Is Methylene Blue the TikTok Wellness Trend You Should Rethink
What’s drawing people to methylene blue? From tongue staining to bold health claims, methylene blue has resurfaced in online wellness circles as a “miracle” or longevity hack. First approved in the late 19th century as a dye and later used in medicine, the compound has a long history that’s now spilling into social media feeds.…