Do indie darlings like Sombr and Geese owe their success to TikTok "trend simulations"? The question has sent shockwaves through their fan base. Yet manipulated charts are as old as the music business itself.
Fake TikTok fans and pop music's 'unethical' marketing
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Mon 13:15 - BBC Headlines
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
Tue 06:20 - Euronews
Parents take TikTok to court over claims it hooks teenagers
Wed 09:29 - Euronews
From dances to destinations: TikTok Go lets US users book travel experiences in-app
Wed 12:06 - DW All
Fake TikTok fans and the history of 'unethical' music marketing
Wed 12:06 - DW Top
Fake TikTok fans and the history of 'unethical' music marketing
Wed 12:06 - DW All
Fake TikTok fans and pop music's 'unethical' marketing
Wed 12:06 - DW Top
Fake TikTok fans and pop music's 'unethical' marketing