Jeff Towson, a tech strategist and author, visited ByteDance’s TikTok headquarters in China.
He learned 3 important strategy lessons from his visit that can help businesses of all sizes succeed in the digital age.
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4 Lessons from My Visit to ByteDance (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
Jeff Towson, a tech strategist and author, visited ByteDance’s TikTok headquarters in China.
He learned 4 important lessons from his visit that can help businesses of all sizes succeed in the digital age.
These lessons include the importance of data, creativity, and global expansion.
Why TikTok and Shein Won Internationally. And Why WeChat and Kuaishou Didn’t. (Tech Strategy – Podcast 161)
In Tech Strategy Podcast 161, Prof Jeff discusses the international success of TikTok and Shein, contrasting it with the less global impact of WeChat and Kuaishou. He identifies three key factors: having a 10x product and user experience, offering a service that’s standardizable across borders, and the ability to build on or develop competitive advantages rapidly.
Why TikTok and Shein Won Internationally. And Why WeChat and Kuaishou Didn’t. (Tech Strategy – Podcast 161)
In Tech Strategy Podcast 161, Prof Jeff discusses the international success of TikTok and Shein, contrasting it with the less global impact of WeChat and Kuaishou. He identifies three key factors: having a 10x product and user experience, offering a service that’s standardizable across borders, and the ability to build on or develop competitive advantages rapidly.
Why American Citizens Must Protect TikTok (For Now) (Tech Strategy – Podcast 159)
In this comprehensive discussion, the focus is laid on why American citizens should protect TikTok. Contrary to popular belief, TikTok is not the major threat to freedom and privacy; the US Censorship Regime is. At present, TikTok plays a crucial role in breaking the censorship monopoly and restoring free speech in Silicon Valley.
Why American Citizens Must Protect TikTok (For Now) (Tech Strategy – Podcast 159)
In this comprehensive discussion, the focus is laid on why American citizens should protect TikTok. Contrary to popular belief, TikTok is not the major threat to freedom and privacy; the US Censorship Regime is. At present, TikTok plays a crucial role in breaking the censorship monopoly and restoring free speech in Silicon Valley.
TikTok, WeChat and the Need for an American Vision for Shaping Digital Information Flows.
A few years ago, I went to the WeChat Open Talk meeting in Guangzhou and founder Allen Zhang (see photo) gave a talk that really stuck with me. He talked about about the powerful role of information flows in society and life. And how the digitization of these information flows has created a situation where […]
How Generative AI Is Going to Disrupt YouTube and TikTok (Tech Strategy – Podcast 152)
Generative AI is a rapidly developing technology that has the potential to disrupt many industries, including the content creation industry. Generative AI can be used to create new content, such as videos, images, and text, that is indistinguishable from human-created content. This means that generative AI could potentially replace human creators on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
How Generative AI Is Going to Disrupt YouTube and TikTok (Tech Strategy – Podcast 152)
Generative AI is a rapidly developing technology that has the potential to disrupt many industries, including the content creation industry. Generative AI can be used to create new content, such as videos, images, and text, that is indistinguishable from human-created content. This means that generative AI could potentially replace human creators on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
Can YouTube or Facebook Catch TikTok in Short Video? SMILE Marathons vs. the Spill-Over Effect. (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
Jeffrey Towson, a China tech expert, believes that TikTok is difficult to copy because it is more than just an app. It is a culture and a community that has been built over time. Imitators may be able to copy the app’s features, but they will struggle to replicate its success without the same culture and community.