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TikTok stakes claim as ‘home of search’ as it launches more AI ad tools

TikTok stakes claim as ‘home of search’ as it launches more AI ad tools

17 Jun 2025 | James Longhurst

At a briefing session in Cannes, executives announced new tools for advertisers and laid claim to being the home of search.

‘You need a human compass’: Lea Karam opens behavioural consultancy
‘You need a human compass’: Lea Karam opens behavioural consultancy
03 Jun 2025 | Jack Benjamin
Adapting to shifting media consumption habits — with TikTok, Spotify, Global and BBC
Adapting to shifting media consumption habits — with TikTok, Spotify, Global and BBC
27 May 2025 | Jack Benjamin
Trevor Johnson exits TikTok
Trevor Johnson exits TikTok
19 May 2025 | Maria Iu
Over two-fifths of influencer ads fail to meet ASA disclosure standards
Over two-fifths of influencer ads fail to meet ASA disclosure standards
09 May 2025 | Jack Benjamin
TikTok appoints Thomas Wlazik GM for Europe and Israel
TikTok appoints Thomas Wlazik GM for Europe and Israel
04 Apr 2025 | Jack Benjamin

How a TikTok banger helped Twix own a crucial moment in the calendar

27 Feb 2025 | Maria Iu

The chocolate brand decided to ramp up activity during Twixmas — a period that other brands have traditionally ignored.

Brits cut down on time spent on social media last year

25 Feb 2025 | Jack Benjamin

The latest report from We Are Social and Meltwater also found Brits spend twice as much time on TikTok than other social apps.

TikTok ban uncertainty led US creators to focus on rival platforms

05 Feb 2025 | Maria Iu

Conversely, a study also found that UK influencers sought to capitalise by posting more content on TikTok.

Will they or won’t they? US TikTok ban still up in the air

17 Jan 2025 | Jack Benjamin

TikTok has shut down in the US, but uncertainty remains over whether the ban will actually be enforced by the incoming Donald Trump administration.

Are all ‘views’ created equal? With TikTok, DCM, Total Media and Mindlab

13 Jan 2025 | Jack Benjamin

Jack Benjamin hosts a panel of video researchers to unpack what is behind a “view” and how advertisers can cut through to increasingly attention-poor audiences.

2024 in social media: Regulation, challengers and a flotation

16 Dec 2024 | Jack Benjamin

Social media companies might be trying to ditch the label amid souring public and political perception, but ad revenues continued to grow substantially for many of the world’s biggest platforms.

Bauer commercial chief urges action over social media and mental health ‘deterioration’

10 Oct 2024 | Omar Oakes

Bauer Media will help combat “shockingly common” issues associated with social media, the company’s ad chief has pledged in a blistering attack on online tech.

TikTok launches Smart+ performance AI tools and brings videos to retail stores

07 Oct 2024 | Jack Benjamin

The social video giant has unveiled a new AI-powered suite, measurement tools that “correctly” value TikTok’s contribution to outcomes and an expansion of its Out of Phone initiative.

8 out of 10 brands’ TikTok videos aren’t working — here’s how to fix it

12 Sep 2024 | Ian Forrester

Daivid research found that much of advertising content on TikTok is forgettable or even evokes negative emotions. Here are three reasons why and what to do about it.

The Fishbowl: Joni Morriss, TikTok

11 Sep 2024 | Maria Iu

The agency partnerships chief has some good advice for those entering the industry and reveals her must-read WhatsApp group chat.

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