Category: TikTok (ByteDance)

On Breakroom Chronicles, Safeway Workers Serve Nostalgia During Their Lunch Break

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The viral social media account Breakroom Chronicles, created by two Safeway employees who lip-sync ’80s and ’90s pop favorites, is bringing campy joy to millions.
New Fantasy Football Punishments Include Meat Marathons and Tattoos

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In a time of social-media stunts, leagues are coming up with creative penalties for last-place finishers.
TikTok and Instagram Creators Have Turned NYC Into an Unofficial Soundstage

The New York Times – Business:
The streets of New York are a backdrop for countless TikTok and Instagram videos.
Is It Unprofessional to Bring Iced Coffee to a Job Interview?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
It’s a question that has divided the internet.
Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content

The New York Times – Business:
A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers.
Trading Keggers for ‘Wellness Darties’

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A new crop of college students is finding balance at daytime parties with yoga, saunas and cold plunges.
Why Are Some Gen Z College Students Leaving Campus After 2 Weeks?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Dozens of videos on social media feature freshmen moving out early in the first semester.
How Madison Humphrey Makes Her Elaborate Wedding Parodies

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Madison Humphrey, a TikTok creator known for her elaborate parody videos, is ready to take over a McDonald’s or find Jet Skis at a moment’s notice.
The Film Industry Is Worried About Survival. France Wants to Save the Day.

The New York Times – Movies:
An A-list gathering in the French Riviera aimed to serve as a rallying cry for a sector threatened by YouTube, TikTok and artificial intelligence.
Did Meta’s Big Settlement Actually Help It?

The New York Times – Business:
The tech giant’s landmark deal with states over teen use of social media may cost the company less than expected. It may hurt rivals more.
After Meta Settlement, Teens Divided on New Instagram and Facebook Restrictions

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Young people said the platforms could be a space for gathering, but also a waste of time.
The Weather Influencers Who Focus on Vibes and Clothes Instead of Radar

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A new crop of social media creators offer their followers a “vibes check” or helpful reminders to not get their hair blown out because rain is in the forecast.