15 Questions
Which company owns TikTok and Douyin?
ByteDance
What makes TikTok and Douyin an interesting case study?
Their co-evolution in different markets and policy frameworks
What distinguishes TikTok and Douyin from other popular mobile media platforms?
They are neither part of the big three tech giants in China nor the big five in the US
What sets TikTok apart from other mobile short video apps?
Its international growth and co-evolution with Douyin
What is the relationship between TikTok and Douyin?
TikTok is the international version of Douyin, owned by the same company, ByteDance
What makes TikTok and Douyin different from other popular mobile media platforms?
They are not part of the big three tech giants in China or the big five in the US
What is the relationship between TikTok and Douyin?
They are international and domestic versions of the same app
Which company owns TikTok and Douyin?
ByteDance
What sets TikTok apart from other mobile short video apps?
It is one of the fastest growing short video platforms in the world
Why do TikTok and Douyin provide an interesting case study?
They adapt their products to fit divergent expectations, cultures, and policy frameworks in China and abroad
What did The Times report about YouTube's ad placement?
YouTube placed ads alongside videos endorsing radical and terrorist groups
What did the Guardian's report reveal about ad sponsors on YouTube?
Household brands like L'Oreal and Sainsbury's inadvertently sponsored extremist content
What type of content was funded through YouTube's platform, as per the report?
Extremist content including anti-Western propaganda, former KKK videos, and anti-LGBTQ sentiments
How did a representative for YouTube's parent company respond to the social media scandal?
"We believe strongly in the freedom of speech and expression on the web"
What did the frontpage of The Times highlight regarding big brands?
"Big brands fund terror"
This research article discusses the parallel platformization of Douyin and TikTok, two Chinese mobile short video apps. The authors explore the co-evolution of these platforms and their impact on mobile media and communication.
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