Brands keep spending on TikTok despite a threat by the US to ban the social media app, KKR is looking to buy a large stake in FGS Global, and Ukraine says it’s “ready” to talk to Russia about the Crimean peninsula if Kyiv’s counteroffensive succeeds. Plus, the FT’s Anjli Raval examines whether boomerang chief executives actually work out for their companies.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Brands increase TikTok ad spending despite US ban threat
Ukraine ‘ready’ to talk to Russia on Crimea if counteroffensive succeeds
KKR set to buy stake in communications group FGS Global
Boomerang chief executives provide comfort in times of crisis
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