We live in 2024! Things move fast. I mean, fashions change faster than you can buy the actual clothes, and things are only popular for a split second. As for the Internet and social media, nothing moves faster than social media and the viral trends and content — especially TikTok content.
TikTok content somehow always manages to stay ahead of the curve. People are constantly making jokes about other apps and their delay in catching on.
TikTok trends change super quickly, ensuring that none of us 'watchers' ever get bored. Just before you are sick of a sound, filter or trend, a new one pops up.
Whenever I see a trend disappearing into the background of something new, I always hear The Lion King's Circle of Life song playing in my mind.
… So, what is the circle of life for a TikTok trend?
Get your lab coats ready, because Alrika Möller from media update collected all the necessary data on the lifecycle of TikTok content.
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**Sources used include TikTok Creative Center, Together Agency, Later and LinkedIn