Philadelphia-Based Content Creators, Expert Weigh In On Possible TikTok Ban

CBS Philadelphia

January 17, 2025

The popular social media app faces a possible ban in the United States if a law requiring its Chinese owner to part ways with the platform goes into effect this Sunday.

"I'm losing out on a whole other income stream," content creator Melissa Miller said.

The possibility of the app vanishing is putting pressure on Philadelphia-based creators like Miller. In the past year, she has garnered close to 10 million views on TikTok alone. That sort of engagement has transformed into a lucrative second income for her.

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