Digital
Matthew Keegan
Apr 11, 2023

What advertisers can learn from countries that already have TikTok bans

With a potential ban of TikTok in the US looming, we asked advertisers in India and Hong Kong, where the short video app is already banned, which alternatives they have turned to, and whether or not they feel they're missing out?

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