David Ellison is taking a page from TikTok's playbook

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Under CEO David Ellison, Paramount Skydance is adding a TikTok-esque short-form feed.

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Duolingo dials back its 'unhinged' marketing

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Learning app Duolingo has 17 million followers on TikTok, where its owl mascot plays a starring role. Duolingo is rethinking its TikTok strategy after seeing declines in organic reach.

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TikTok is making Americans want Chinese EVs they cannot buy, and tariffs were not designed for this

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The United States imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to keep them out of the American market. TikTok and YouTube are making that strategy irrelevant. A survey of 9,000 potential EV buyers by AlixPartners found that 58% had seen Chinese EVs on TikTok, 76% of 18-to-25-year-olds were aware of Chinese EV brands, and 69% […]

'Clipping' on social media makes me wonder what's real and what isn't

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Cameron Winter, singer of the popular band Geese, whose clips have gone viral across the internet.

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Alix Earle and Alex Cooper are feuding, and the internet has a favorite

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Alix Earle (L) and Alex Cooper attend an 'Unwell' fan screening at the Paris Theater on September 13, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
Alix Earle and Alex Cooper in happier times.

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Snapchat is the No. 1 app for teens, they say in a survey. And parents think kids spend too much time on TikTok.

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Teens love social media, especially messaging each other

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TikTok's former North America ads lead is joining Google. Read the memo.

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Former TikTok executive Khartoon Weiss joined Google as vice president of US Mid-Market Sales, Commerce.

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This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers — and getting legal threats

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Jay is the face behind the TikTok account for Daadi Snacks.
Jay, the face behind the TikTok account for Daadi Snacks, has gotten millions of views for his influencer takedowns.

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The world's biggest TikToker goes quiet on $975 million deal

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Khaby Lame's $975 million deal is facing trouble as brokerages restrict trading in the stock tied to it. The TikTok star had planned to merge his company with Rich Sparkle Holdings so everyday investors could buy in, but uncertainty has sent the stock down over 90% since January.

TikTok superstar Khaby Lame did a $975 million deal. Then the red flags piled up.

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TikToker Khaby Lame's $975 announced deal has hit a snag.

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Khaby Lame's mysterious $975 million deal has hit a snag: Brokerages are restricting or blocking trading in the stock behind it.

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