TikTok Accelerator Program for Indigenous Creators Returns

The TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators, presented by the National Screen Institute, is back for its fourth year.

 Applications for this year's program are officially open today and the platform has announced a 650% expansion, growing participation from 40 to 300 Indigenous creators! The program is free and open to SMBs and creators who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:59pm Central Time on the National Screen Institute's website.

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Adobe Express now features TikTok's music library

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Calling all TikTok creators! Adobe Express just made it even easier to create viral-worthy videos with the integration of TikTok's massive music library. This free update to the mobile app streamlines your workflow, eliminating the need to switch between apps for music selection.

With over a million trending tracks and sounds at your fingertips, you can experiment and find the perfect fit for your video without ever leaving Adobe Express. This goes beyond simply adding music—it's about staying on top of trends and reaching the TikTok Front Page. The integration includespopular hits and soundbites, allowing you to create truly relevant content that resonates with your audience.

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Biden signs law that potentially bans TikTok in the US

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US President Biden signed a foreign aid bill that includes a provision effectively banning TikTok in the US unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the app within a year. This "divest-or-ban" clause gives ByteDance nine months to find a buyer, with a potential three-month extension from the President if progress is shown.

The bill had initially stalled in the Senate after passing the House. However, it was strategically attached to a critical foreign aid package, pressuring the Senate to consider it. This tactic, along with a longer divestment window, swayed some undecided lawmakers.

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TikTok tests photo-sharing app to rival Instagram

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TikTok is developing a new app, possibly called TikTok Notes, to compete with Instagram in the photo-sharing space. Screenshots from users and confirmation from TikTok reveal the app's existence, though it's not yet available.

Pop-up notifications within the TikTok app inform users about the upcoming "TikTok Notes" app and allow them to opt out of syncing their existing photos.

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