Ralph Burns and Perpetual Traffic’s new co-host, Lauren Petrullo are tackling the TikTok turmoil shaking up the digital world. They dissect the possible ban’s ripple effects on small businesses and influencers who’ve found a goldmine in the app’s algorithm. Amid the political wrangling and economic power plays, they question what's really driving this move and who stands to gain or lose. Get ready as Ralph and Lauren unpack the drama, providing hot takes on how this saga could reshape your social media strategy.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to Perpetual Traffic: Fresh Faces and New Beginnings
• 00:00:44 - Telegram Talk: Join Our Buzzing Community
• 00:02:16 - TikTok Trouble: Legislation, Bans, and What It Means for Business
• 00:05:35 - Algorithm Secrets: Why TikTok’s Formula Has Everyone Talking
• 00:07:00 - National Security or Nonsense? The U.S. Government’s Concerns
• 00:08:45 - Economic Power Play: TikTok's Influence on Small Businesses
• 00:10:15 - Competing Platforms: How TikTok Stands Out from Meta and Google
• 00:12:09 - Project Texas Unveiled: TikTok’s $2 Billion Security Bet
• 00:14:30 - Jobs on the Line: Economic Impact of the TikTok Ban
• 00:16:45 - Global Ripple Effect: What Happens if the U.S. Leads the Way?
• 00:18:10 - Small Business Stories: Real-Life Examples of TikTok Success
• 00:20:30 - Political Year Drama: How Elections Influence Tech Policies
• 00:23:24 - Big Picture: Social Media, Government Scrutiny, and Business Impacts
• 00:28:15 - Parting Words: Join the Conversation

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• 37 Important TikTok Stats Marketers Need to Know [2024]
• TikTok sued the U.S. government to block a ban. Here’s what happens now
• Discovery on TikTok
• TikTok TOS
• Restrictions on TikTok in the United States
• PT on Telegram
• TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Law Forcing Sale or Ban
• Tier 11 Jobs
• Perpetual Traffic on YouTube
• Tiereleven.com
• Solutions 8 
• Perpetual Traffic Survey
• Perpetual Traffic Website
• Follow Perpetual Traffic on Twitter
• Connect with Kasim on Twitter and Connect with Ralph on LinkedIn

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