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TikTok advertising: Smart+, TikTok Shop, creator tools, measurement and the regulatory story that hangs over the platform in the US and Europe.

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March 19, 2026

TikTok Partners with iHeartMedia to Launch TikTok Radio

The deal extends TikTok's creator economy into broadcast radio and podcasting for the first time

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March 3, 2026

Nearly 50% of U.S. consumers use TikTok as a search engine

Short-form video is becoming part of everyday search behavior

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February 24, 2026

TikTok Shop could become a top-three global retailer by 2030

The platform is executing a direct challenge to major global retailers such as Walmart

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February 3, 2026

TikTok uninstalls spike 150% in the U.S. after joint venture news

Despite rising uninstall activity, daily active user numbers remain stable

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January 23, 2026

TikTok seals deal to keep operating in the U.S.

The deal follows years of political pressure and a potential U.S. ban

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January 22, 2026

TikTok adds Auto-select tool to identify top-performing ad creative

The platform continues to lean on AI to guide advertisers toward winning content

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December 22, 2025

TikTok Shop moves into high-end luxury goods

Bloomberg says the move shows TikTok’s broader e‑commerce ambitions

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November 27, 2025

TikTok launches Foundry for venture-backed brands

The program gives investor portfolios direct access to TikTok’s ad experts

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November 17, 2025

TikTok Shop tops $19 billion in Q3 global sales

The U.S. is TikTok Shop’s largest market despite ongoing regulatory pressure

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November 10, 2025

TikTok and iHeartMedia launch a podcast network

The deal brings TikTok creators into iHeartMedia’s podcasts, radio, and live events

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September 29, 2025

Trump signs order approving $14B TikTok U.S. deal

The deal follows several deadline extensions and negotiations between the U.S. and China

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September 16, 2025

U.S. and China agree on framework deal to avoid TikTok ban

A deal would create a $50B U.S. company with U.S. investors holding majority control

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August 28, 2025

TikTok to automate Shop ads with AI-powered GMV Max

Advertisers raise concerns over loss of control and limited visibility into campaign data

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August 26, 2025

TikTok Europe revenue grew 38% to $6.3B in 2024

At the same time, regulators in Europe are intensifying scrutiny over data and safety

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August 11, 2025

TikTok Expands Creator Monetization with “TikTok Go”

The program aims to let micro-influencers who share travel content generate income from their posts

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August 5, 2025

TikTok tests ‘Engaged Session’ to track user activity beyond the app

The update follows industry trends as privacy limits the use of traditional tracking pixels

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July 28, 2025

TikTok expands push into search ads

The platform is pitching itself as a culturally driven alternative to traditional search ads

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July 7, 2025

TikTok to launch new app for U.S. market ahead of planned sale

U.S. lawmakers cite national security concerns over ByteDance’s ties to China

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June 17, 2025

TikTok expands Symphony AI suite with a new image-to-video feature

The app continues to ramp up its efforts to enable brands to create ad campaigns using AI tools

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June 16, 2025

TikTok Shop sales surge 120% year-over-year in the U.S.

Sales jumped 153% in January alone, outperforming Shein and Temu

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