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Reels or Shorts: Where Would Gen Z Go If TikTok Shut Down?

There are lots of talks about a TikTok ban now, so it’s important to know where young consumers would turn their attention should this happen…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • A TikTok ban might be getting more serious, so it’s important to know where young people will flock to if their favorite app goes away
  • Instagram is where young consumers in both WE and NA would turn to if TikTok is banned
  • YouTube Shorts would be young people in both regions second choice
Pretty much since TikTok has become a popular social media platform, there have been talks about a shutdown of the app. Government officials have consistently aimed to limit TikTok’s reach over the main concern that TikTok’s parent company ByteDance is a Chinese company, and therefore might be forced by the Chinese government to share sensitive data. Things have become even more serious recently: the U.S. House of Congress passed a new bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the country (if passed by the Senate and President). For brands, an important question arises: where will they get...

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