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TikTok Shop drives $100 million in Black Friday sales after a year in the U.S.
Dec 3, 2024
It’s a small but growing piece of the billions spent online on Black Friday, a report says, as brands try to reach consumers on social media.
Can you really "manifest" your own destiny?
by
Megan Lawton
Sep 10, 2024
An increasing number of influencers are earning a living from the idea that you can "manifest" your dreams into reality.
When the viral moment fades, will the sparkle stay?
by
Sean McHenry
Aug 6, 2024
"Virality is fleeting," says Kelsey Campion. "We could go viral tomorrow. We could go viral in a year, we could never go viral again."
With less than six months to go, no clear plans for a TikTok sale
Aug 5, 2024
In April, President Biden signed into law a bipartisan bill compelling ByteDance to sell TikTok to a government-approved buyer in 270 days, or face a ban in the U.S. Meanwhile, TikTok is hoping for a win in court.
Kids want $70 wrinkle creams. Parents and lawmakers are "fighting a losing battle"
Jul 9, 2024
Elementary and middle school kids are flocking to stores to buy products recommended on TikTok. But they may be harming their skin.
TikTok color analysis trend presents a vibrant business opportunity
Jul 2, 2024
Guessing at someone’s color season has become a popular internet parlor game. It’s also a growing business for people looking to boost their professional image and the entrepreneurs ready to help them do that.
A look at India's TikTok ban four years on
by
Devina Gupta
and Naomi Rainey
Jun 28, 2024
U.S. lawmakers passed a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban. But it wouldn't be the first country block the Chinese-owned platform.
For public good, not for profit.
Kyla Scanlon wants to remind us that "people are the economy"
by
Kyla Scanlon
May 30, 2024
Scanlon explains her philosophy of economic education in this excerpt from her book, "In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work."
Why the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. has been getting busier
by
Justin Ho
May 7, 2024
CFIUS has a say in foreign transactions when national security is a concern, including venture capital and real estate deals.
Worry about foreign ownership of telecom companies has a long history in the U.S.
by
Henry Epp
Apr 24, 2024
It's part of an overall mistrust of foreign influence with deep roots in American history.