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Report: TikTok’s Shop Raises Concerns Over Authenticity and Data Privacy
Report: TikTok’s Shop Raises Concerns Over Authenticity and Data Privacy
September 08, 2023  |  Social Commerce

TikTok’s new Shop marketplace, which has launched to some users in the United States, has reportedly raised concerns about product authenticity and data privacy. The early version...

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Big Tech Escapes California’s Social Media Addiction Bill Again
Big Tech Escapes California’s Social Media Addiction Bill Again
September 03, 2023  |  Regulation

A California bill proposing to hold platforms accountable for social media addiction has died in committee. As Bloomberg News reported Friday (Sept. 1), this marks the second...

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Gen Z Shifts Product Discovery From the Storefront to the Streaming Platform
Gen Z Shifts Product Discovery From the Storefront to the Streaming Platform
August 30, 2023  |  Retail

Consumer search and shopping habits have transformed over time. With platforms ranging from Google and Pinterest to TikTok — according to Google’s own data, nearly...

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TikTok, Amazon, Google and More Scramble Before Launch of EU’s Tech Laws 
TikTok, Amazon, Google and More Scramble Before Launch of EU’s Tech Laws 
August 24, 2023  |  Regulation

It is the European Union’s (EU) digital decade — and it starts Friday (Aug. 25).  The rest of the world, particularly its tech sector, has...

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Report: Triller’s User Count Doesn’t Match Intelligence Firm’s Estimates
Report: Triller’s User Count Doesn’t Match Intelligence Firm’s Estimates
August 21, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Short-form video app Triller’s reported number of users doesn’t match the estimates of market intelligence firm Apptopia. While Triller reported 550 million lifetime sign-ups on its...

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Estée Lauder Embraces Science, Expertise and TikTok to Get Consumers to Shop 
Estée Lauder Embraces Science, Expertise and TikTok to Get Consumers to Shop 
August 21, 2023  |  Retail

In 1968, Vogue magazine published an article titled “Can Great Skin Be Created?” by beauty editor Carol Phillips. It caught the attention of dermatologist Dr....

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Report: Amazon Offering Influencers Below-Market Rates to Feed Its Tik-Tok Competitor
Report: Amazon Offering Influencers Below-Market Rates to Feed Its Tik-Tok Competitor
August 18, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon is reportedly offering lower-than-market rates to influencers as it works to build a TikTok-like feed of photos and videos for its new social commerce...

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NYC Blocks TikTok on Government Devices
NYC Blocks TikTok on Government Devices
August 17, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

New York City says TikTok is not welcome in its government buildings. According to multiple published reports Thursday (Aug. 17), the city has become the...

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Gen Z Gives TJX a Sales Bump as TikTok Trend Goes Viral 
Gen Z Gives TJX a Sales Bump as TikTok Trend Goes Viral 
August 17, 2023  |  Earnings

As prices rise, consumers have found themselves grappling with the dilemma of spending in the face of uncertainty. This has led to a shift in...

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