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Ads on social media are exceptionally good at getting us to click "buy"
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Sarah Leeson
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 18, 2023
"In the past, we've studied social media ads as if they're just like a billboard or a print magazine ad when they're not," said advertising professor Matthew Pittman. "You're seeing an ad from any number of sources."
As film gets more popular, Los Angeles photographer finds it's also getting pricier
May 2, 2023
Dave Montejano talks about the rising cost of his passion and building a film photography community online.
Fast food menu hacks are taking over TikTok
Apr 5, 2023
They create both chaos and money-making opportunities for businesses.
Trying to explain the bank runs? The "takeconomy" might deserve some of the blame.
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Mar 21, 2023
Many factors led to Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, but content creator Kyla Scanlon says "social media risk" accelerated the slide.
Ticktock, TikTok: Government agencies are on the clock to purge the app from all devices
Feb 28, 2023
Canada and the EU, too.
How does a water bottle go viral — and stay viral?
Feb 21, 2023
Stanley, the popular drinkware brand, has transitioned from venerable camping staple to TikTok sensation.
Extreme couponing is back. But it's on TikTok this time.
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Feb 1, 2023
Clipping coupons may be largely digital now, but the deals are still out there. Kayla Burk is teaching a younger generation how to use them.
For public good, not for profit.
As our online behavior changes, companies spend less ad money on Google and Meta
Jan 4, 2023
Part of the reason: Social media platforms like TikTok are changing the way we shop online.
Social media platforms are adapting to compete with TikTok. Are their efforts working?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Erika Soderstrom
Sep 26, 2022
The competition with TikTok may be less about dethroning the app and more about becoming its replacement, says Axios reporter Sara Fischer.
The buzz behind TikTok's viral beekeeping and bee removal business
by
Anais Amin
and Sarah Menendez
Sep 16, 2022
Erika Thompson owns Texas Bee Works, a beekeeping and bee removal company. Like other small businesses, inflation is adding new challenges.