TikTok Introduces Spotlight: A New Feature to Boost Movie and TV Show Marketing
- Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
TikTok has introduced TikTok Spotlight, a new feature designed to enhance marketing efforts for movies and TV shows on the platform. This feature aims to make it easier for users to discover more about movies and TV shows while engaging with fan-created content on the platform.
TikTok Spotlight will automatically add links to selected videos that are related to specific movies or TV shows. These pages offer users detailed information about the content, including synopses, cast details, and related creator content. Users can access streaming options or purchase tickets directly from these pages. According to The Verge , these links will appear in the bottom-left corner of videos and lead to dedicated landing pages.
The tool also focuses on leveraging TikTok’s creator community. It helps studios collaborate with influencers to generate content around specific titles, thereby increasing visibility and engagement. This approach aims to foster genuine interactions and discussions about the content.
Additionally, TikTok Spotlight features an analytics dashboard that provides studios with insights into performance metrics and audience engagement. This data helps studios make informed decisions about their marketing strategies and manage their intellectual property.
James Stafford, Global Head of Publishers at TikTok, emphasized the tool’s role in modern marketing, stating, “With TikTok Spotlight, we are harnessing the ‘water cooler effect’, offering a full-service marketing platform that is supercharging our organic ecosystem, driving community and business results for entertainment marketers.”
Cameron Curtis, EVP of Digital Marketing at Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, highlighted the tool’s effectiveness, noting, “By leveraging TikTok Spotlight, we’ve been able to organically amplify our reach, engage with a diverse audience, and create authentic connections around our films, generating dynamic conversations and user-generated content that elevate the social buzz around our movies.”
Early implementations of TikTok Spotlight, including campaigns for Dune: Part Two and HBO’s House of the Dragon, have shown promising results. According to TechCrunch , this led to over 260,000 fan-created posts in the two weeks before the movie’s premiere.
Overall, TikTok Spotlight represents a strategic enhancement to the app’s promotional capabilities. Is set to offer both users and entertainment companies a more integrated and interactive way to engage with content.
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Turkey Bans Roblox, Following Instagram Ban
- Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
Türkiye Today reported on August 7 that Turkey has banned Roblox amid concerns over inappropriate content. This move follows a nationwide block on Instagram and has intensified discussions on digital freedom and content moderation in the country.
The local media’s article reports that the ban was primarily driven by concerns over inappropriate sexual content on the platform. Authorities viewed this content as exploitative towards children. The article also highlights additional issues that contributed to the decision.
These include claims that Roblox hosted virtual parties promoting pedophilia. It was also reported that “ robux ,” the platform’s virtual currency, was being distributed by bot accounts to involve children in these activities. Furthermore, there were concerns about the presence of gambling sites and their predatory tactics.
The official noted significant challenges in monitoring and regulating content on Roblox, which further influenced the decision. An investigation by the Adana Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office into these matters ultimately led to the nationwide restriction.
According to Al Jazeera, Altun described the action as “censorship, pure and simple,” pointing out that Instagram had not provided any reasons for its decision. He asserted, “We will continue to defend freedom of expression against these platforms, which have repeatedly shown that they serve the global system of exploitation and injustice.”
As Turkey implements its ban on Roblox, the move continues to fuel debates on digital governance and the balance between online safety and freedom of expression. The recent actions against both Roblox and Instagram reflect broader tensions surrounding content moderation policies and government oversight.
