1.17 | THE FINAL HANDLE: no tiktok, no problem

Socially Aware

after what feels like years of the tiktok back-and-forth ban, we can feel confident saying yes, the app will be banned this sunday. while there is still uncertainty with next steps after the ban, it’s time to focus on other platforms.

  • tiktok will be banned on january 19th, 2025.

  • tiktok will disappear from app stores and you will be unable to download or use it. however, you may still be able to use the app if it’s already downloaded on your phone.

  • other platforms we are recommending: youtube shorts, lemon8

Sources: The Hill

Too Hot To Handle

tarte is famously known for their outrageous influencer brand trips they host every year. this year is no different. among creators like ken eulich, aspen ovard quickly took down a tiktok where she stated a themed dinner was “tarte on fire”. given the thousands of lives affected by the LA wildfires, this could not have been posted at a worse time. let’s hope tarte can only improve and learn for their next trip.

Sources: Reddit

Our Favorite Trend ATM

  • “without trending audio”

  • creators who made us love it: @maiyamindoro

Favorite Influencer RN

Win For This Week

our creator, jenna, hit 225k followers on instagram! we are so, so proud of you!

image source: pinterest

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1.10 | the final handle: tiktok tumbles + matilda fumbles