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TikTok Claims $12 Billion Boost for CA Firms | Los Angeles News

TikTok has revealed that it generated $12 billion in advertising and merchandise sales for nearly 920,000 California businesses in 2025, creating 52,000 jobs. The platform significantly boosts small businesses, exemplified by Brandon Hurst, who increased his plant sales from 30 to 5,000 weekly thanks to TikTok exposure. Nationwide, TikTok contributed $81 billion to about 8.5 million U.S. businesses last year. Amid threats of bans, TikTok is emphasizing its economic impact and positioning itself www.TheDailyNewsNow.com This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting and…

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