Long long ago, before the earth’s crust cooled, you might have heard about this rather fascinating human experiment called The Big Game.
Okay, true, its NOT called ‘The Big Game’, it might rhyme more with “Super Souls (single, mind you, but I digress).
Anywhos! I was reading about some of the advertisors for the Super Bowl.
And one is (drum-roll please)
Tik-tok!
Things like:
www.cnbc.com/2020/01/09/tiktok-security-flaw-found-that-allowed-hackers-to-access-accounts.html
or
Most preciously, this:
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a federal body that screens incoming foreign investments for national security risks, is scrutinizing a transaction involving the popular mobile app TikTok, according to news reports.
TikTok is one of the most popular mobile apps in the world. It is also controlled by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, and therein lies the rub. Two years ago, ByteDance acquired a U.S.-based competitor called Musical.ly, securing a strong foothold in the U.S. market, and then it folded Musical.ly into TikTok.
The TikTok app probably seems innocuous, since it is used mostly by teens to share how-to videos and musical renditions. But, it could present a real counterintelligence threat due to ByteDance’s ties to the Chinese government, which include a joint venture with a Chinese state-owned media group. In the interests of national security, CFIUS should consider forcing ByteDance to divest Musical.ly.”
Interesting, aye?
But good marketers they are, consider this response:
“Forget pricey Super Bowl ads. Chipotle Mexican Grill turns to TikTok to promote free delivery during Sunday’s Game”
Disruptive, aye?
Read more over at
And then I’ll let you think on how wise the average customer is when it comes to such espionage like:
It is, to weep.
Your takeaway?
Remember….
If you’re free, you’re the product.
Do you really want to a product in another country governed by different rules?
I didn’t think so.
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