EP 092 - Why TikTok made marketers real mad this week

Let's say Becca is not impressed. TikTok is expanding the pilot of its Stories feature, which the platform previously confirmed was in testing last summer.Like an Instagram story, TikTok Stories last for 24 hours before they are automatically deleted, and they can be viewed by navigating to a user's profile and clicking their profile picture. Stories also seem to be appearing on the For You page. Didn't Twitter fleet and LinkedIn stories teach us anything, you all?Similar to stories, we look at another new feature's need (or effectiveness). TikTok has added another content creation option, with a new GIF 'Library' tool that enables users to select from popular animated content, which they can then integrate into their TikTok clips.What are Facebook and Instagram doing on TikTok? Scoping out the competition? Recruiting beta testers? Nope, they are here to share how to create short-form video content, it seems.Both Facebook and Instagram set up their own TikTok account. While Facebook's account is still empty, Instagram decided to post TikTok about creating better Reels. Are we the only ones seeing the irony in here?Learn more about Alt Marketing SchoolApply for the Alt marketing certification: altmarketingschool.com/learnGet our curriculum overview: altmarketingschool.com/sendcurriculumTake our brand archetype quiz: altmarketingschool.com/quizFind out more about us on socialTW: @altmarkschoolIG: @altmarketingschoolSupport the showCONNECT WITH AMS 🤝Our course libraryOur certificationTemplates and toolsOUR SPONSORS 🪩Join FindMarketing UK, a directory connecting small businesses with skilled marketing professionals. Get 25% off any membership with AMS25. This daily newsletter condenses everything you need to know about the latest and greatest AI developments into a 5-minute read. Subscribe to The Deep View. View all sponsors and offersOUR FAVE RESOURCES 👇Podcast episodesTake our quizFree marketing classNewsletterSUPPORT 🫶Leave a review on Apple PodcastsLeave a rating on Spotify Buy us a coffee...