Articles Tagged ‘TikTok’

TikTok introduces AI-powered tools and upgraded features for advertisers

‘Branded destinations’ in search and a UGC library among the platform’s new tools announced at Toronto summit.

How Meta’s new policy will impact retail media networks

Beginning in February, the tech giant will begin to provide ad spend and ad buyer markup details directly to advertisers.

NewFronts 2025: Meta tests ad tools on Instagram, Facebook, Threads

The announcement follows a surge in Reels engagement over the last year, the platform says.

People Moves: Corus executive chair Heather Shaw to retire

Plus, global strategist at TikTok Sheraz Amin starts new job with Hearst Magazine.

Zuckerberg denies monopoly with Instagram, WhatsApp purchase

The FTC is expected to call Meta current and former executives as well as those from rival companies to testify.

CBC using AI to gain podcast insights, OpenAI building a social network

In other tech news this week, Japan rules against Google and IAS adds Video Exclusion Lists to TikTok.

DoubleVerify aims to help advertisers avoid objectionable content on TikTok

Global brands can access automated pre-bid video exclusion lists to protect brand equity and maximize ad performance.

Behind the Buy: Maple Leaf Foods’ media blitz leverages ‘Made in Canada’

Fuse led the media buying, which included DOOH, social networks and news media.

TikTok ban delayed for second time

Execs from Involved Media and Cairns Oneil weigh in the recent ban delay and one of its potential suitors.

Sephora Canada enlisting influencers to join its squad

The beauty retailer is focusing its search on micro and mid-level creators, primarily on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Skip teams up with TikTok for first-ever Junos Orange Carpet livestream

The behind-the-scenes broadcast will hosted by Canadian actor and content creator Boman Martinez-Reid.

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Media Moves: Instagram and Bluesky launch new features

Plus, Amazon is killing its TikTok-like, short-form video and photo feed.

Media News: TikTok returns to Apple and Google stores

Meanwhile, Reddit will launch an enhanced search experience this year and YouTube incorporates a new AI tool.

Half of newcomers turn to social networks to make a purchase decision

TikTok’s latest report analyzes the role social media plays in the lives of newcomers.