TikTok named No. 1 marketer of 2020
Short-form video app TikTok has been named the No. 1 marketer of 2020, media news and analysis website Ad Age found.
US not extending TikTok divestiture deadline, but talks will continue
The government had previously issued a 15-day and seven-day extension of the initial 90-day deadline
Chipotle’s TikTok video contest to give away $10G for best order
Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving away $10,000 to anyone who can prove their go-to order is the best.
Georgia Senate candidate Jon Ossoff promotes TikTok despite national security concerns
Jon Ossoff, the Democratic Georgia Senate challenger to David Perdue, the Republican incumbent, has framed the Jan. 5 runoff elections as a battle for the fate of the nation -- and the young candidate is causing a stir campaigning on Chinese-owned short video sharing app TikTok, promoting what has been deemed a potential national security threat.
Fake posts promoting 'free pancakes' at Trump Hotel before DC rally spread on social media
Social media users spread fake posts alleging free pancakes at Trump Hotel in D.C. ahead of the "Million MAGA March" rally.
US government appeals order blocking TikTok ban from taking effect
The Commerce Department's August order would have barred transactions with TikTok
TikTok testing charity fundraising option from user profiles
TikTok is testing a feature that can allow users to make charitable donations, a spokesperson has confirmed for FOX Business.
TikTok to reach estimated 1.2B users in 2021: study
Video-sharing social media app TikTok is expected to reach 1.2 billion monthly active users in 2021, new research shows.
Alibaba boasts $56B in sales as post-virus Singles' Day gets into full swing
China’s Alibaba said orders on its e-commerce platforms during the Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza had exceeded $56 billion by Wednesday morning.
ByteDance pushes back on Trump administration's TikTok divestiture order
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, has filed a petition Tuesday evening with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, challenging an Aug. 14 order from the Trump administration requiring the video-sharing app to be divested by Thursday.
China's ByteDance challenges Trump's TikTok divestiture order
The Trump administration contends TikTok poses national security concerns as the personal data of U.S. users could be obtained by China's government
McDonalds drink size TikTok video sparks outrage online
A Tiktok video from a McDonald's employee has sparked outrage online after the worker claimed that all of the fast food chain’s cups hold the same amount of any drink.
US judge unsure if he has grounds to issue new TikTok injunction
A U.S. judge said on Wednesday he was uncertain if he had a legal basis to bar the U.S. Commerce Department from imposing restrictions on video-sharing app TikTok after a Pennsylvania judge had already blocked the government’s plan on Friday.
TikTok expands Sony Music partnership to include more songs
On Monday, TikTok announced it is partnering with Sony Music to extend its license and promote artists and their music on the platform.
U.S. will 'vigorously defend' TikTok executive order despite ruling
U.S. District Judge Wendy Beetlestone on Friday blocked the Commerce Department order set to take effect on Nov. 12 that would have effectively barred ByteDance-owned TikTok from operating in the United States.
Young politicos leverage TikTok to reach Gen-Z voters
Young TikTok users are helping get out the youth vote for their respective parties.
US judge blocks Commerce Department TikTok order
The judge's order in a suit brought by three TikTok content creators, also blocks the app store download ban
Ahead of 2020 election, TikTok partners with fact-checkers to prevent misinformation
TikTok has partnered with fact-checkers ahead of the 2020 presidential election to prevent the spread of disinformation, such as early claims to victory, according to a blog post.
TikTok accused of 'bullying' U.S.-based video app rival Triller
This weekend, the chairman of Triller sent a fiery memo to the company's 350 employees claiming that the controversial and much larger, Beijing-based rival TikTok, which is in the crosshairs of the Trump Administration, is engaging in a media campaign to drum up bad press in recent weeks to stunt Triller's growth.
Mobile app usage surged 25% in Q3 as coronavirus keeps people home
Mobile app usage grew 25% in the third quarter of 2020, according to a new report.












