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Engadget
4 months ago
Marketing

TikTok pulled a hashtag-tracking feature researchers used to study the platform

TikTok has removed a tool that allowed researchers to study the popularity of hashtags on the app.
The removal came shortly after researchers published a report criticizing the company and using data from the tool. [ more ]
Action News Jax
4 months ago
Marketing

TikTok restricts tool used by researchers - and its critics - to assess content on its platform

TikTok has restricted access to its Creative Center, preventing users from searching for specific hashtags.
The platform has removed hashtags related to controversial topics, such as the Uyghur genocide, Tiananmen Square, and various political events and conflicts. [ more ]
WSOC TV
4 months ago
Marketing

TikTok restricts tool used by researchers - and its critics - to assess content on its platform

TikTok has restricted a tool used by researchers to analyze popular videos, leading to criticism about content censorship.
The Creative Center no longer allows users to search for specific hashtags, including controversial ones related to topics like the Uyghur genocide and Tiananmen Square. [ more ]
WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
4 months ago
Marketing

TikTok restricts tool used by researchers - and its critics - to assess content on its platform

TikTok has restricted access to its Creative Center, preventing users from searching for specific hashtags.
The restricted hashtags include topics controversial to the Chinese government, as well as U.S. politics and the war in Gaza and Ukraine. [ more ]
WPXI
4 months ago
Marketing

TikTok restricts tool used by researchers - and its critics - to assess content on its platform

TikTok has restricted a tool used by researchers to analyze popular videos, such as specific hashtags.
The move comes after criticism of TikTok's content related to the Israel-Hamas war and concerns about suppressing topics contrary to Chinese government interests. [ more ]
Social Media Today
4 months ago
Marketing

TikTok Implements New Restrictions on Hashtag Search in its Creative Center

TikTok has removed the feature to search for specific hashtags within its Creative Center tools.
The removal of this feature limits the ability to gather insights on the popularity of certain tags. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Where is #katemiddleton?': theories on Kate's whereabouts go global

Speculation around Kate Middleton's whereabouts fuel conspiracy theories online.
Social media monitoring reveals widespread use of hashtags questioning Kate Middleton's identity. [ more ]
WIRED
6 months ago
Digital life

Your 'Dear Algorithm' Post on Threads Doesn't Work

Engagement is the primary signal used by content ranking algorithms on social media platforms.
The Dear Algorithm trend on Threads suggests spam is starting to infiltrate the platform.
The introduction of hashtags on Threads may help with discoverability. [ more ]
MarTech
5 months ago
Marketing tech

Marketers can now use topic tags on Threads to boost engagement | MarTech

Meta's Threads now has a new feature called topic tags, which prioritize community focus over hashtags.
Topic tags make it easier for users to discover posts and engage with brands on the platform. [ more ]
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