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.

Chinese Users Report WhatsApp Working Despite Country’s Ban
Chinese Users Report WhatsApp Working Despite Country’s Ban
May 09, 2024  |  International

WhatsApp is reportedly working in China despite a years-long ban on this and other foreign messaging and social media platforms. Users of the Meta-owned messaging platform in the...

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Match Group Forecasts Revenue Below Analyst Estimates
Match Group Forecasts Revenue Below Analyst Estimates
May 07, 2024  |  Earnings

In a challenging market environment, Match Group, the parent company of dating apps Tinder, Hinge and OkCupid, is reportedly expecting lower than estimated quarterly revenue. The Dallas-based company has been grappling with...

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TikTok and ByteDance File Suit Challenging Constitutionality of Ban
TikTok and ByteDance File Suit Challenging Constitutionality of Ban
May 07, 2024  |  Legal

TikTok and its parent company ByteDance filed a lawsuit Tuesday (May 7) asking the court to review the constitutionality of a law that requires ByteDance to sell TikTok’s...

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US Consumers Demand Brand-Friendly Shoppable Video Content
US Consumers Demand Brand-Friendly Shoppable Video Content
May 06, 2024  |  Retail

As commerce and entertainment become increasingly intertwined, high-intent consumers are still turning to brands’ and retailers’ websites to get their shoppable content. While commerce-integrated content such as shoppable livestreams...

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Pinterest: Consumers Will Adopt Social Commerce If It’s Easy
Pinterest: Consumers Will Adopt Social Commerce If It’s Easy
April 30, 2024  |  Earnings

As consumers seek more frictionless eCommerce experiences, Pinterest is seeing user demand for shoppable features, as long as the purchasing journey is simple and intuitive. ...

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TikTok Shop Marks 500,000+ Merchants in the US
TikTok Shop Marks 500,000+ Merchants in the US
April 30, 2024  |  Social Commerce

TikTok saw its U.S. eCommerce merchant base more than double at the end of 2023. The social media platform says TikTok Shop had more than 500,000 merchants selling...

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Meta Tests Invitation-Only Bonus Program for Creators on Threads
Meta Tests Invitation-Only Bonus Program for Creators on Threads
April 29, 2024  |  Meta

Meta is running a limited-time, invitation-only bonus program that lets creators earn money on the content they post on Threads. The company began testing the program in March with...

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TikTok General Counsel Steps Down to Fight Ban
TikTok General Counsel Steps Down to Fight Ban
April 28, 2024  |  Social Commerce

TikTok’s general counsel is stepping down to focus on fighting a pending U.S. ban. Erich Andersen, who is also general counsel for TikTok parent ByteDance, will leave...

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Ex-Barclays CEO Bob Diamond Chairs TikTok Challenger Triller
Ex-Barclays CEO Bob Diamond Chairs TikTok Challenger Triller
April 28, 2024  |  Social Commerce

The former CEO of Barclays is now chairing TikTok challenger Triller. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Saturday (April 27), Bob Diamond has been chairing Triller owner AGBA since September...

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