Social Media

Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.

What TikTok Can Teach Marketplaces About Social Shopping’s Sweet Spot

What TikTok Can Teach Marketplaces About Social Shopping’s Sweet Spot
What TikTok Can Teach Marketplaces About Social Shopping’s Sweet Spot
January 27, 2025  |  Retail

Remember the days when brands could only dream of reaching customers beyond their local storefronts? That limitation now feels as outdated as a landline. Get...

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

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...

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

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...

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TikTok Eyes Partial Sale and Doubling Down on AI
TikTok Eyes Partial Sale and Doubling Down on AI
January 23, 2025  |  Social Commerce

The high-stakes drama involving TikTok’s future in the United States and the financial strategies of its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, took a turn as investors...

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LinkedIn: Proposed Class Action Lawsuit’s Claims Have ‘No Merit’
LinkedIn: Proposed Class Action Lawsuit’s Claims Have ‘No Merit’
January 22, 2025  |  Social Commerce

Editor’s Note: PYMNTS reported Jan. 22 about a proposed class action lawsuit filed against LinkedIn. As reported, a LinkedIn spokesperson said at the time: “These...

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MrBeast Joins Investor Group in Bid to Buy TikTok
MrBeast Joins Investor Group in Bid to Buy TikTok
January 22, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Social media star MrBeast wants to purchase the platform that helped make him famous. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Intellicheck CEO: Parents, Platforms and Legislation Critical for Age Verification as TikTok Comes Back Online
Intellicheck CEO: Parents, Platforms and Legislation Critical for Age Verification as TikTok Comes Back Online
January 21, 2025  |  Authentication

TikTok’s existential crisis is seemingly over — the platform went dark for only a matter of hours this past weekend. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Report: China Suggests TikTok Can Decide Independently on Potential Deals
Report: China Suggests TikTok Can Decide Independently on Potential Deals
January 20, 2025  |  Social Commerce

China reportedly signaled that it would be open to a transaction that would keep TikTok available in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete...

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X and Bluesky Debut Video Offerings Amid TikTok’s Uncertain Fate
X and Bluesky Debut Video Offerings Amid TikTok’s Uncertain Fate
January 20, 2025  |  Social Commerce

With TikTok’s future in the U.S. unclear, other social platforms are filling the void. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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