One of the country’s most popular social media apps could be shut down next week. Last year, Congress passed a law forcing TikTok’s parent company, Bytedance, to sell its US operations or face a ban. Lawmakers have said Bytedance’s ties to China are a national security risk if user data is shared with the Chinese government. Stay up to date: The latest headlines from KOAT Action 7 News Whether you need a laugh, winding down at the end of the day or trying to find local businesses near you, TikTok has been one of the most downloaded apps in the world according to consumer experts. “More than half of the people we get for The Blend come from TikTok,” said Victor Saenz, co-owner of The Blend Smoothie Shop. The Albuquerque-based business has been using the app to promote its unique treats since 2020. Today, they have two locations in New Mexico and one in Las Vegas. Saenz said that the success is all thanks to the app, where each of their videos has gained thousands of views from all over the world.” Once we post a TikTok that day and even that week, people will say, ‘We saw you on TikTok We we saw this great drink or these pancakes that you have that I really like,'” Saenz said. Follow us on social networks: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeBytedance has said it will begin the process of shutting down TikTok’s US operations by January 19 unless the Supreme Court delays or overturns the ban, which Saenz said would hurt small businesses that use it. for marketing.” and the privilege to reach as many people as possible gives us economic security and actually makes it a little difficult if we don’t have TikTok because you’re going to be out on the ground handing out flyers,” he said. TikTok can still be preserved if Bytedance agrees to sell the app’s operations in the U.S. The court has yet to make a decision on the app ban, and President-elect Donald Trump is asking them to delay the decision until his administration tries to reach a deal with the parent company updated with latest news with KOAT app.You can download it here.
One of the country’s most popular social media apps could be shut down next week. Last year, Congress passed a law forcing TikTok’s parent company, Bytedance, to sell its US operations or face a ban. Lawmakers have said Bytedance’s ties to China are a national security risk if user data is shared with the Chinese government.
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Whether you’re in need of a good laugh, winding down at the end of the day or trying to find local businesses near you, TikTok has been one of the most downloaded apps in the world according to consumer experts.
“More than half of the people we get for The Blend come from TikTok,” said Victor Saenz, co-owner of The Blend Smoothie Shop.
The Albuquerque-based business has been using the app to promote its unique treats since 2020. Today, they have two locations in New Mexico and one open in Las Vegas. Saenz said the success is all thanks to the app, with each of their videos gaining thousands of views from around the world.
“Once we post a TikTok that day and even that week, people will say, ‘We saw you on TikTok. We saw this great drink or these pancakes you have that I really love,'” Saenz said.
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Bytedance has said it will begin the process of shutting down TikTok’s US operations by January 19 unless the Supreme Court delays or overturns the ban, which Saenz said would hurt small businesses that use it. that for marketing.
“Having the ability and the privilege to reach as many people as possible gives us economic security and actually makes it a little difficult if we don’t have TikTok because we’d be out in the field handing out flyers instead.” he said.
TikTok could still be saved if Bytedance agrees to sell the app’s US operations. The court has yet to make a decision to ban the app, and President-elect Donald Trump is asking them to delay the decision while his administration tries to reach a deal with the parent company.
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