Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, we’re looking at the impacts of the looming TikTok ban in the U.S., including the “TikTok refugees” moving to

More good news for those looking to exit Meta's social app ecosystem in favor of a more open alternative: An independent developer is building a

Well, it officially happened. At around 10:45 p.m. ET on Saturday night, TikTok officially halted operations in the United States prior to a law banning

Time is running out for TikTok to avoid being pushed out of the US — and millions of creators are trying to figure out what’s next.

Thankfully, despite the fickle nature of most app users, Bluesky seems to have managed to break through and become a really promising alternative. And thanks to the fundamental nature of its open protocol, anyone can build their own apps that piggyback off the Bluesky social graph.

TikTok users face down the oncoming shutdown of their beloved app on January 19 unless President-elect Donald Trump steps in after taking office.

Considering that budget is also a concern, one way to lower risk is to partner with micro-influencers, including those on local and regional levels. And don’t forget about your own team. Employee brand ambassadors can bring a level of authenticity to your brand persona that speaks to potential customers on both the B2C and B2B sides.

As TikTok nears a U.S. ban, apps like RedNote, Lemon8, and YouTube Shorts are emerging as viable alternatives for creators and followers alike.

Since Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion and turned it into X, the biggest beneficiary of the ensuing exodus of mostly left-leaning users has been Meta. Its rival offering, Threads, has attracted some 300 million users, far outpacing alternatives such as Bluesky and Mastodon.

With the TikTok ban approaching, users are seeking alternatives. There are three obvious platforms to migrate to: Red Note, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. But do they compare?

Friday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the law banning TikTok that is set to go into effect in America on Sunday. But fret not, you millions of