ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. – As an increasing number of states attempt to restrict or ban TikTok, the social media site is now facing what could simply be a nationwide ban.
On Wednesday morning, the House passed a bill to force TikTok Chinese to sell the app or face a ban. It is now heading to the Senate.
“I’ve never noticed that a social network is banned for this reason or for a political reason,” said Kristelle Siarza-Moon of Siarza.
Here in New Mexico, an increasing number of corporations are doing it for advertising purposes.
“People of all ages use it as a search engine, as a vehicle to buy groceries, as a means to connect and have quality conversations with people. The ban itself would damage the very basis of communication with people,” he said.
From local influencers to other businesses, virtual marketing expert Kristelle Siarza-Moon said New Mexicans have turned to short, trending videos.
“Every time we place advertising, we find that it generates wonderful impressions and engagement. However, we still abide by this rule of thumb that it’s never a smart idea to use just one medium,” he said.
The expert added that a ban doesn’t mean those videos won’t exist, and then the question arises of where other people would post them.
“Visiting Albuquerque as the best example is fantastic as far as TikTok goes, but they’re also fantastic on Instagram, Facebook, etc. ,” Siarza-Moon said.
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