TikTok Implements Mid-Roll Ads in Longer Videos
TikTok has been implementing mid-roll ads. While watching longer videos, over a minute, some users are being served ads during the videos, typically towards the end. In these cases, a pop-up appears at the top right of the video with a countdown for the ad to start. The ad then starts playing with the option for users to skip it. After skipping or letting the ad play through, the video continues.
TikTok Launches TikTok Studio, a Creation and Management Platform for Creators
TikTok launched TikTok Studio, a creation and management platform. Creators can use it to create, edit, upload, manage, and analyze their content and account. It offers a range of tools, including auto-captions, auto-cut, post-scheduling, comment filtering, and audience insights.
TikTok Adds Snapchat-Like Streaks to Encourage Messaging
TikTok added Streaks. Users can unlock Streaks after sending messages to each other for three consecutive days. Streaks end if both users fail to message each other within a 24-hour period.
TikTok Launches Floating Player for Desktop, Allowing Users to Watch Videos While Browsing Other Websites
TikTok launched a new Floating Player for desktop.
TikTok Testing A Collaboration Feature Similar To Instagram's Collabs That Lets Creators Collaborate On Posts
TikTok is currently testing a Collaborations feature similar to Instagram's Collabs.
TikTok & Universal Music Group Reach A New Licensing Agreement
After a three-month dispute, TikTok and Universal Music Group (UMG) have reached a new licensing agreement.
TikTok Launches TikTok Notes, Its Photo and Text App in Select Regions
TikTok has launched TikTok Notes, its photo and text app, in Canada and Australia.
TikTok Updates Community Guidelines for Creators
TikTok has updated its Community Guidelines for creators, which will take effect in May.
TikTok Partners with Ticketing Company AXS to Enable Artists to Add Links to Upcoming Concerts in Their Videos
TikTok has inked a partnership with the global ticketing company AXS.
Why TikTok is Launching a New Photo App & The Broader Trend It's Part of
TikTok is set to launch a new app for photo posts, dubbed TikTok Notes, as revealed via in-app notifications that some users are seeing. According to these notifications, all existing and future photo posts will appear on this new app unless users opt-out.
UberEats Launches a Short-Form Video Feed
UberEats has launched a short-form video feed. The delivery service is testing the feed with customers in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto ahead of a global rollout.
TikTok Is Launching TikTok Notes, A Standalone App For Photo Posts
TikTok will soon launch a new app for photo posts called TikTok Notes, according to notifications users are receiving