TikTok Ads News
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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TikTok Partners with iHeartMedia to Launch TikTok Radio
The deal extends TikTok's creator economy into broadcast radio and podcasting for the first time

Nearly 50% of U.S. consumers use TikTok as a search engine
Short-form video is becoming part of everyday search behavior

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

TikTok uninstalls spike 150% in the U.S. after joint venture news
Despite rising uninstall activity, daily active user numbers remain stable

TikTok seals deal to keep operating in the U.S.
The deal follows years of political pressure and a potential U.S. ban

TikTok adds Auto-select tool to identify top-performing ad creative
The platform continues to lean on AI to guide advertisers toward winning content

TikTok Shop moves into high-end luxury goods
Bloomberg says the move shows TikTok’s broader e‑commerce ambitions

TikTok launches Foundry for venture-backed brands
The program gives investor portfolios direct access to TikTok’s ad experts

TikTok Shop tops $19 billion in Q3 global sales
The U.S. is TikTok Shop’s largest market despite ongoing regulatory pressure

TikTok and iHeartMedia launch a podcast network
The deal brings TikTok creators into iHeartMedia’s podcasts, radio, and live events

Trump signs order approving $14B TikTok U.S. deal
The deal follows several deadline extensions and negotiations between the U.S. and China

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

TikTok to automate Shop ads with AI-powered GMV Max
Advertisers raise concerns over loss of control and limited visibility into campaign data

TikTok Europe revenue grew 38% to $6.3B in 2024
At the same time, regulators in Europe are intensifying scrutiny over data and safety

TikTok Expands Creator Monetization with “TikTok Go”
The program aims to let micro-influencers who share travel content generate income from their posts

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

TikTok expands push into search ads
The platform is pitching itself as a culturally driven alternative to traditional search ads

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

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

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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