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 Shop sales surge 120% year-over-year in the U.S.
Sales jumped 153% in January alone, outperforming Shein and Temu

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

TikTok launches AI-powered ‘Ad Assistant’ for campaign management
TikTok is joining social platforms using AI to automate and personalize ad-buying experiences

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

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

TikTok tests new ‘Reviews’ tab directly in video comments section
The feature could reduce reliance on Google Maps for local product recommendations

TikTok expands Smart+ catalog ads to website and app campaigns
The tool will let AI match products with audiences through shoppable video & image formats

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

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

TikTok updates desktop layout with vertical navigation bar
The aim is to improve TikTok’s desktop experience to rival YouTube and Twitch

Lidl becomes the first UK supermarket to sell on TikTok Shop
The retailer sees TikTok as a key sales channel for engaging customers

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

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 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.

U.S. Supreme Court hears TikTok case on potential ban
A potential ban could impact digital advertising and drive users to rival platforms

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

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 Shop launches in Spain with live shopping and in-app purchases
Expansion is planned across Europe, with launches expected in France, Germany, and Italy

U.S. Appeals Court upholds law that could ban TikTok
Judges say national security risks outweigh free speech concerns

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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