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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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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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June 10, 2025

TikTok hits over 30 million monthly users in the UK

This comes as UK regulators continue to question TikTok’s safety and data protection practices

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June 4, 2025

TikTok launches AI-powered ‘Ad Assistant’ for campaign management

TikTok is joining social platforms using AI to automate and personalize ad-buying experiences

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May 12, 2025

TikTok offers $1 million in ad credits to support U.S. small businesses

With this program, TikTok could be supporting its claim that a U.S. ban would hurt U.S. businesses

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May 8, 2025

TikTok adds new tools to ‘Pulse Core’ to give brands more placement options

The goal is to enable brands to show up next to trending content

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April 16, 2025

TikTok tests new ‘Reviews’ tab directly in video comments section

The feature could reduce reliance on Google Maps for local product recommendations

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March 26, 2025

TikTok expands Smart+ catalog ads to website and app campaigns

The tool will let AI match products with audiences through shoppable video & image formats

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March 4, 2025

TikTok Live made $1.7B globally in one quarter of 2023

The company projects global sales from TikTok Live to reach $77 billion by 2027

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February 28, 2025

TikTok is replacing Creator Marketplace with AI-powered TikTok One

The platform is moving fully into AI-driven marketing with a centralized hub for ad management

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February 28, 2025

TikTok updates desktop layout with vertical navigation bar

The aim is to improve TikTok’s desktop experience to rival YouTube and Twitch

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February 21, 2025

Lidl becomes the first UK supermarket to sell on TikTok Shop

The retailer sees TikTok as a key sales channel for engaging customers

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February 17, 2025

TikTok Shop tops Shein and Temu in U.S. sales growth

This comes as TikTok faces growing uncertainty over possible trade restrictions and national security issues

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February 6, 2025

Tumblr launches ‘Tumblr TV,’ a new video feature to compete with TikTok

New users will have it automatically enabled while existing users can turn it on their Dashboard settings

TikTok For Business introduces GMV Max, featuring a man recording content on a smartphone with food in the foreground on a table.
January 24, 2025

TikTok Shop introduces AI-powered ‘GMV Max’ tool to automate ad campaigns for UK sellers

TikTok says the UK launch follows a successful rollout of GMV Max in the U.S.

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January 13, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court hears TikTok case on potential ban

A potential ban could impact digital advertising and drive users to rival platforms

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December 19, 2024

TikTok ban could impact the U.S. digital ad market, says Emarketer

Advertisers are urged to monitor user trends and prepare for the increase in ad costs

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December 18, 2024

TikTok asks Supreme Court to block U.S. ban before January 2025 shutdown

The platform claims the law violates the First Amendment rights of its 170M U.S. users

TikTok showcases live shopping, shoppable videos, and product showcases with features like follower counts, cosmetics branding, and purchase options.
December 10, 2024

TikTok Shop launches in Spain with live shopping and in-app purchases

Expansion is planned across Europe, with launches expected in France, Germany, and Italy

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December 7, 2024

U.S. Appeals Court upholds law that could ban TikTok

Judges say national security risks outweigh free speech concerns

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December 6, 2024

TikTok partners with Nielsen to track cross-media ad performance

The new deal enables advertisers to compare TikTok campaigns across digital, CTV, and linear screens

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