Archive snapshot · Platforms
Tue, Aug 18, 3:26 AM ET
TikTok to close Nashville office, cut 250 jobs
The social media company reportedly shutters its Nashville office and eliminates 250 positions.
Rutherford Source · +14 outlets
Pakistan TikTok star with 1.3 million followers shot dead near Islamabad
A 28-year-old Pakistani TikTok creator known for her large following was fatally shot outside the capital.
Gulf News · +7 outlets
Canada seeks to block kids from social media; age verification under debate
The Ottawa government's push to restrict minors' social media access raises questions about how age verification would work.
CityNews Vancouver · +10 outlets
Social media giants seek more time on Australia under-16 ban
Major platforms ask for an extension before Australia's law banning under-16 users takes effect.
Indian Television Dot Com · +14 outlets
YouTube Shorts watched as ads do not count toward 20 million view bar
YouTube confirms that Shorts played as advertisements will not count toward a channel's 20 million view threshold for monetization.
PPC Land · +14 outlets
DoubleVerify gains brand suitability data on TikTok Pangle in 48 markets
The ad verification firm expands its brand safety and suitability measurement to TikTok's Pangle ad network across 48 countries.
PPC Land · +3 outlets
TikTok rolls out family guide for safer online habits
TikTok launches a new #ThinkTwice guide aimed at helping families develop safer online habits.
philstar.com · +14 outlets
TikTok rolls out longer-form AI video ads
TikTok is introducing AI-powered longer-form video advertisements to its platform.
MediaPost · +14 outlets
Instagram promised to remove harassing Meta glasses videos but they keep appearing
Business Insider reports that despite Meta's promises, videos harassing people recorded with Meta glasses remain on Instagram.
Business Insider · +2 outlets
Disney pushes into vertical video and short-form content at D23 event
Disney announces a focus on vertical video and short-form content creation at its D23 fan event.
Culture.org · +8 outlets
TikTok feud turns into Sydney street brawl
A dispute originating on TikTok escalated into a physical street fight in Sydney, Australia.
The Daily Telegraph · +2 outlets
England's prettiest village blocks new shops to fight TikTok tourism
The village of Castle Combe in England halts new retail openings in an effort to curb overtourism fueled by TikTok.
The Telegraph · +2 outlets
Drake streaming on Kick prompts debate over legacy
A discussion emerges over whether rapper Drake is damaging his legacy by choosing to stream on the platform Kick.
HotNewHipHop · +1 outlets
TikTok trend to set fire to as much stuff as possible sparks anger
A dangerous TikTok challenge encouraging users to set objects on fire draws widespread criticism in the UK.
Yahoo News UK · +10 outlets
California teen pleads guilty after viral video shows him kicking sea lion
An 18-year-old faces prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove, captured on viral video.
Fox News · +14 outlets
Manchester Airport issues statement on lounge dress code after TikTok videos surface
Manchester Airport responds to viral TikTok videos that sparked debate over lounge dress code enforcement.
The Bolton News
Small rescue kitten finds home and wave of support on TikTok
A tiny rescued kitten gains a large following and a new home after its story spreads on TikTok.
Yahoo · +4 outlets

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