Marketing
I Tested TikTok Ads for My Business — These 5 Things Shocked Me
If you think TikTok is just for teens, think again. Here are my hacks on how you can give your business a boost on this platform.
By Adrian Falk
tiktok
Business News
President Donald Trump Says a TikTok Deal Is Imminent. Here’s Who Could Buy the App.
Trump appears to have found his preferred TikTok buyer (or buyers) and says he'll reveal who the "wealthy people" are in a couple of weeks.
By Erin Davis
Building a Business
When Life Gives You Hate Comments, Make Popcorn — How the D’Amelio Family Turned TikTok Stardom Into a Snack Empire
The D'Amelios' latest venture, Be Happy Snacks, blends purpose with popcorn, bringing mental health awareness and Gen Z flavor to Walmart's shelves.
By Leo Zevin
Business News
‘President Trump Does Not Want TikTok to Go Dark’: The TikTok Ban Deadline Was Extended Again. Here Are the Top Bidders.
There will be another 90 days to try and make a deal.
By Erin Davis
Building a Business
I’ve Helped Over 1,000 Brands With Their Marketing — Here Are 11 Social Media Secrets Every Business Should Be Using in 2025
I've spent years working with thousands of brands across industries. If you're a business owner looking to get more out of your social efforts without wasting time or money, you're in the right place.
By Neil Patel
Side Hustle
After a 12-Year-Old’s Side Hustle Made Over $4,000 in 1 Day, He and His Dad Grew the Business to Nearly $50,000 a Month: ‘It Takes Commitment’
Madden Forrest and his father, Steven, turned their passion for football into a lucrative business.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
Billionaire Investor Frank McCourt Jr. Wants to Do More Than Buy TikTok — He Wants to Transform the Entire Internet. Here’s How.
Frank McCourt Jr. says buying TikTok would help him bring the U.S. one step closer to a new Internet. Here's what he envisions.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
TikTok Is Laying Off Some U.S.-Based Employees This Week. Here’s What We Know.
TikTok did not disclose the number of employees affected by the layoffs.
By Sherin Shibu
Side Hustle
This 17-Year-Old High School Student Has a $20,000-a-Month Side Hustle — and It All Started With a Skill He Learned in Class
Michael Satterlee is a full-time student and the founder of Solefully.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
‘Tremendous Progress’: President Donald Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline Again — Here’s What to Know
"We do not want TikTok to 'go dark,'" Trump wrote on Friday.
By Erin Davis
Business News
Amazon Just Submitted a Bid to Buy TikTok, as AppLovin and Other Tech Companies Make Offers Before the Looming Deadline
President Donald Trump wrote earlier this year that he wants the U.S. to have a 50% ownership stake in a joint venture to own TikTok.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
‘Something to Get It Done’: President Donald Trump Suggests Chinese Tariff Cuts in Exchange for TikTok Deal
TikTok has until April 5 to find a buyer, but Trump also said he could extend the deadline again.
By Sherin Shibu
Human Resources
What Is ‘Task Masking’? Young Workers Retaliate Against Return-to-Office Mandates With a Viral Strategy.
Many professionals value the flexibility of remote work — and they're not reacting well to forced in-office returns.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
You Can Download TikTok Again Through U.S. App Stores
Apple and Google initially pulled TikTok from their app stores on January 18.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Instagram Is Offering TikTok Creators Up to $50,000 Per Month For Exclusive Content
Leaked deals show that there are strict terms to receiving the money.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
People Are Selling Old Phones With TikTok Installed for Thousands of Dollars — Here’s Why
There are listings on resale sites for iPhones and Androids with TikTok downloaded for up to $10,000.
By Erin Davis
Business News
TikTok’s Wild Weekend, Explained: From a Ban to an Executive Order, Here’s What to Know.
TikTok went dark on Saturday night but was back up less than 24 hours later.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
‘I Am Open to Investing’: Mark Cuban Announces Open Call for ‘Anyone’ Who Can Build a TikTok Alternative
The billionaire entrepreneur says he's ready to support a viable alternative to TikTok on the AT Protocol.
By Erin Davis
Business News
‘Everyone Must Respect It’: Unanimous Supreme Court Decision to Uphold TikTok Ban Was ‘Expected,’ President-elect Donald Trump Says
The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban on Friday. Here's what we know and what it means for your business.
By Erin Davis
Business News
Duolingo Says It’s Seen ‘216% Growth in New Chinese (Mandarin) Learners’ as TikTok Users Try Out a Competing App
U.S. users are flocking to RedNote, a social media app set to a default language of Mandarin Chinese.
By Sherin Shibu
Online Presence
What to Do If TikTok Is Banned — Protect Your Brand With This 5-Step Action Plan
Here are some actionable strategies to help creators and entrepreneurs safeguard their brands from the potential TikTok ban.
By Carlos Gil
Business News
Is TikTok Considering Selling Its U.S. Business to Elon Musk? Here’s What TikTok Says.
Reports have emerged that Chinese officials are considering selling TikTok to Elon Musk.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
‘More Than Marketing Tools’: Some Business Owners Are Worried About the Possible TikTok Ban
A ban could have lasting effects on the creator economy.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
‘Sent Ripples Through the Marketing World’: What Businesses Can Do Now to Prepare for a Possible TikTok Ban, According to a CEO
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether or not to pause the TikTok ban on Jan. 10.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Is Kevin O’Leary Buying TikTok? ‘Shark Tank’ Star Teams Up With Frank McCourt for ‘People’s’ Bid
"Kevin and I, along with the thousands of supporters who have come forward to back The People's Bid, firmly believe we can build a better TikTok," McCourt said.
By Erin Davis
Marketing
He Pitched His First Business at 12 and Sold a Company for 8 Figures When He Was 23. Here’s This Gen Z Marketing Expert’s Next Big Move.
Griffin Haddrill built a marketing empire working with artists like Justin Bieber and Lil Nas X. Learn how he tapped into Gen Z's digital culture and turned viral campaigns into a business model.
By Leo Zevin
Side Hustle
At 16, She Started a Side Hustle While ‘Stuck at Home.’ Now It’s on Track to Earn Over $3.1 Million This Year.
Evangelina Petrakis, 21, was in high school when she posted on social media for fun — then realized a business opportunity.
By Amanda Breen