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.

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. The country’s foreign ministry said...

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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. Platforms like Bluesky and X have just launched new features making...

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Meta Will Continue Fact-Checking Outside the US
Meta Will Continue Fact-Checking Outside the US
January 20, 2025  |  Meta

Meta’s use of fact checkers will reportedly continue, at least outside the U.S. The social media giant has decided to phase out fact-checking in the...

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TikTok Begins Restoring Service After Trump Pledges Ban Reversal
TikTok Begins Restoring Service After Trump Pledges Ban Reversal
January 19, 2025  |  Social Commerce

After years of political and legal wrangling, the TikTok ban only lasted a few hours. That ban went into effect Sunday (Jan. 19), but by...

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Trump ‘Reviewing Situation’ After Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban
Trump ‘Reviewing Situation’ After Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban
January 17, 2025  |  Regulation

After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the law that forces a sale or ban of TikTok, the company and President-elect Donald Trump said in separate...

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Trump Could Reportedly Reverse TikTok Ban Via Executive Order 
Trump Could Reportedly Reverse TikTok Ban Via Executive Order 
January 16, 2025  |  Politics

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering a plan to halt a ban on TikTok. Under the plan, the new president — after taking office next...

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Chinese Social Media App RedNote Gains US Users Ahead of TikTok Ban
Chinese Social Media App RedNote Gains US Users Ahead of TikTok Ban
January 15, 2025  |  Social Commerce

Chinese social media app RedNote has reportedly gained 700,000 new users as U.S. users of TikTok seek a new platform ahead of the approaching ban...

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Could Elon Musk Become TikTok’s New Owner?
Could Elon Musk Become TikTok’s New Owner?
January 14, 2025  |  Social Commerce

China is reportedly considering selling TikTok to Elon Musk before the platform is banned. That’s one option the Chinese government is considering if TikTok parent ByteDance can’t...

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From Storefronts to Social Media: How Primark Is Connecting With US Shoppers
From Storefronts to Social Media: How Primark Is Connecting With US Shoppers
January 13, 2025  |  Retail

Known for its value-driven fashion, discount department store chain Primark is stepping up its game in the U.S.with a bold new marketing strategy. After nearly...

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