Social Commerce

Social Commerce
Proposed TikTok Solution Would Have Oracle Provide Data Security
March 18, 2025

One of the deals being considered to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. reportedly involves Oracle taking a small stake in the company and working with U.S. buyers to ensure that no user data would be accessible to the Chinese government. Get the Full Story...

Social Commerce
Facebook Marketplace Keeps Younger Users Tuned to Platform
March 09, 2025

While Facebook is losing ground with younger users, its resale platform is a different story. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Social Commerce
Trump Plans Talks With China to ‘Keep TikTok Alive’
February 20, 2025

President Donald Trump said he plans to negotiate TikTok’s future with China’s government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Social Commerce
TikTok Returns to Apple and Google App Stores
February 14, 2025

TikTok has returned to the Apple and Google app stores after being removed amid the threat of a U.S. ban. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Social Commerce
Musk Says He Has No Interest in Buying TikTok
February 09, 2025

Despite recent reports to the contrary, Elon Musk has no plans to buy TikTok. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Social Commerce
AI and Deeper Engagement Drive Pinterest’s User, Revenue Growth
February 06, 2025

For Pinterest CEO Bill Ready, 2024 was “transformative” because the company’s global monthly active users (MAUs) reached an all-time high of 553 million, an 11% increase year over year, and hit a major financial milestone in the fourth quarter, surpassing $1 billion in revenue for...

Social Commerce
TikTok Traffic Ramps Back Up as Creators Look Elsewhere
January 31, 2025

TikTok’s traffic has returned to normal following a steep drop after a recent shutdown. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Social Commerce
Trump Sees ‘Great Interest’ From Potential TikTok Buyers
January 26, 2025

President Donald Trump says a decision on TikTok’s future could come in 30 days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Social Commerce
Mermaid Tails and Cricket Snacks: TikTok’s Marketplace Madness
January 25, 2025

It’s OK if you’re confused about the state of TikTok. Let’s not forget that this whole mess started when Congress banned TikTok, citing national security concerns, and the Supreme Court upheld their decision late last year. President Trump’s recent executive order to delay that ban...