Tag: TikTok
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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.…
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Malaysia Enforces Auto-Registration for Global Social Media Platforms from Jan 1
Overview: A New Licensing Era for Global Social Platforms In a move set to reshape the digital landscape, Malaysia will auto-register major social media and messaging platforms under a national licensing framework starting January 1. The initiative covers widely used services such as WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, among others operating in the country. The…
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Malaysia to Auto-Register Major Social Platforms Under New Licensing From Jan 1
Overview: A new regulatory requirement for social platforms Starting January 1, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and other major social media and messaging services will be automatically registered under Malaysia’s licensing framework. The move, announced by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), marks a significant shift in how digital platforms are governed in the country.…
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Malaysia Moves to Auto-Register WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Under New Licensing Framework from Jan 1
Overview: A New Regulatory Path for Global Social Platforms In a landmark move, Malaysia’s communications regulator has announced that major social media and messaging platforms—namely WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube—will be automatically registered under a national licensing framework beginning January 1. The shift aims to enhance user protection, content governance, and overall digital security by…
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Singapore orders TikTok, Meta to disable former ISA detainee’s accounts over posts inciting racial tensions
Singapore calls for social media takedown after posts fueling racial tensions Singapore has directed major social media platforms to disable the online accounts of a former Internal Security Act (ISA) detainee following a string of posts perceived to inflame tensions within the Malay/Muslim community and its relations with other ethnic groups. The move underscores the…
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Singapore Orders TikTok, Meta to Disable ISA Detainee Accounts Over Posts Stoking Racial Tensions
Singapore orders platforms to curb online incitement Singapore has directed major social media platforms to disable the accounts of a former Internal Security Act (ISA) detainee after repeated posts that authorities say stirred discontent within Singapore’s Malay and Muslim communities against ethnic-Chinese groups. The move underscores the city-state’s ongoing effort to balance free expression with…