TikTok Allegedly Favored Amazon Accounts, Internal Communications Reveal
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TikTok is accused of favoring Amazon accounts by instructing employees not to flag issues with them, aiming to maintain a strong advertising relationship. Internal messages suggest TikTok staff were told to avoid actions that could harm over 60 Amazon-associated accounts. TikTok denies the bias as official policy, claiming the allegations are incorrect or misunderstood. The issue arises as TikTok intensifies its e-commerce efforts, challenging Amazon's dominance, and continues to face potential U.S. bans.
December 19, 2023 | 4:43 am
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Amazon is implicated in a controversy where TikTok allegedly favored its accounts to preserve their advertising relationship. While TikTok denies official policy bias, the allegations could impact Amazon's public image and its advertising strategies on social platforms.
The direct impact on Amazon's stock price may be limited in the short term as the allegations are against TikTok's practices, not Amazon's. However, any potential changes in advertising practices or public image could have a moderate impact on Amazon's marketing efficiency and brand perception.
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