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Jul 2021
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TikTok made me buy it | Tell Me More

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Just like teen getting famous on TikTok over night, products are now going viral on the platform. Vox’s in-house TikTok expert Rebecca Jennings explain how this phenomenon works, the relationship between influencers and brands, plus the inevitable pitfalls that come with a rapid rise to recognition. Learn More:  Read Rebecca’s story here.  This episode of Te ... Show More
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