News

• AMP is getting Toned at Target
• TikTok to debut a U.S.-locked app as Trump says sale is “pretty much” done

  After receiving a third stay of ban from the Trump administration, TikTok appears to be on the verge of clinching a deal with a group of non-Chinese investors that includes Oracle, the software conglomerate that first surfaced as a potential owner in 2020.

  
• Amazon is doubling creator commissions for Prime Day

  “Amazon offers a variety of creator incentives during and around Prime Day, as well as during other key shopping moments throughout the year,” an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. “Some of these incentives include increases on the standard rate card, bounties, and gift cards. Creators work hard in the lead-up to Prime Day, and these are just some of the ways we can reward their commitment.”

  
• TikTok Shop staff just faced a third round of layoffs in three months. What’s the deal?

  “As the TikTok Shop business evolves, we regularly review our operations to ensure long-term success,” a TikTok spokesperson told Bloomberg. “We’ve made the difficult decision to adjust parts of our team to better align with strategic priorities.”

  
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