TikTok Updates: Incentivized Video, Shoppable Posts, and More
Feb 5, 2024
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Social media expert Keenya Kelly joins the podcast to discuss the latest TikTok updates, such as incentivized video, shoppable posts, and the impact of Universal Music Group's removal of music. They also explore the implications of TikTok's accessibility update on marketing strategies and the potential for longer landscape videos on the platform.
Universal Music Group removed their music from TikTok, leading to muted videos and user notifications.
TikTok's new AI Song feature allows users to generate custom music, while landscape videos offer increased visibility and content options.
Deep dives
TikTok Music Removal: Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group decided to remove all music associated with their company from the TikTok platform due to a failed negotiation on compensation. As a result, any video on TikTok that had music associated with Universal has been muted and TikTok is notifying users to change the sound or use a different song.
TikTok AI Song: Automated Songwriting
TikTok has introduced a new feature called TikTok AI Song, where users can input a prompt and the AI will generate a song for their TikTok videos. This creative tool allows users to create custom music for their content, and while it is in its early stages, it shows promise for enhancing the musical experience on TikTok.
TikTok Video Format Update: Landscape Video Testing
TikTok is testing the ability to upload and view landscape videos on the platform, specifically longer horizontal videos up to 30 minutes in length. Creators who make use of this feature are being rewarded with increased visibility for their content. While this change may initially feel jarring, TikTok is adapting to new video formats and exploring ways to improve the user experience and offer more diverse content options.