First off, TikTok will likely be operating a spread of themed live-stream occasions all through the month, showcasing API artists, dancers, musicians, and extra.

As per TikTok:

“Our #APIFamily dwell collection will have a good time the wealthy cultural heritage and unimaginable impression of the API neighborhood. All through the month of Could, we may also highlight a various collective of API-owned SMBs who’re utilizing TikTok to have a good time API heritage and uniquely develop their companies.”

TikTok may also spotlight API musicians, with style playlists to be boosted within the app.

“Our sounds web page will function particular visitor playlists from Keshi and mxmtoon, in addition to style playlists for Hip-Hop, Ok-Pop, Indie, #SouthAsian sounds and extra! Comply with @MusicOnTikTok to tune into our ongoing social programming, set to function artists Tyler Shaw, Thuy and others!”

TikTok’s additionally launched its first-ever ‘API Visionary Voices’ group, which can see it promote a spread of influential customers from the API neighborhood all through the month.

As per TikTok:  

“Our 2023 TikTok API Visionary Voices listing honors 15 visionary API creatives, enterprise house owners and tradition changemakers who’re making a constructive impression on TikTok and past. These progressive creators use their platforms to have a good time, honor and proceed shaping the legacy of API heritage. This yr’s honorees are acknowledged throughout three classes: Creators, Trade Disruptors and Small Enterprise Homeowners.”

TikTok continues to focus on neighborhood engagement and celebrations, as a part of its broader push to raised ingratiate itself with totally different segments, whereas additionally in search of to extend its connective worth to extra teams, so as, doubtlessly, to make it more durable to ban.

Which most likely gained’t work, but it surely’s good to see TikTok selling extra neighborhood celebrations and occasions, in recognition of the cultural contributions of all customers.