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JJ Redick doesn’t know when LeBron James will rejoin Lakers

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JJ Redick doesn’t know when LeBron James will rejoin Lakers


MINNEAPOLIS —  Anthony Davis grabbed the ball after it swished through the net and slammed his head against it in frustration.

The Lakers had been fighting, once again without LeBron James, who remained away from the team while nursing a sore foot. They traveled to Minnesota, where they had just played one of their worst offensive games in years, and it was happening again.

The shots wouldn’t fall, the Lakers couldn’t score and, to make matters worse, Davis had turned it over again — the ball simply squirting out of his hands, leading to a Minnesota three.

The basketball deserved to be punished.

No matter how much the Lakers defended, no matter how often they climbed back into a game they never led, the basketball just wouldn’t do the things the Lakers wanted on the offensive end.

They missed three after three, repeatedly turned it over and were only slightly better than they were in the same building 11 days ago.

The Lakers lost to the Timberwolves 97-87 on Friday night, unable to make any real offensive improvement from an 80-point game here on Dec. 2.

Lakers coach JJ Redick, right, talks with forward Anthony Davis during the first half of a 97-87 loss to the Timberwolves on Friday night.

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“We did enough defensively,” Davis said. “Just didn’t do enough offensively.”

In that previous loss at Minnesota, the Lakers (13-12) turned it over 21 times. Friday, they turned it over 22 times.

“They came in a number of ways,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said. “Some passes we tried to fit through tight windows. Never want to inbound the ball to the other team after a made field goal and give up a dunk. Some of it not holding our positioning and timing our physicality to get open. …. Yeah, killed us.”

In three games against Minnesota this season, the Lakers have made just 21 of 96 three-point shots.

Davis led the Lakers with 23 points and Austin Reaves, playing for the first time in five games, scored 18.

Reaves said he thought his play in the first quarter helped lead to the Lakers looking unorganized, with 11 of their turnovers coming in the quarter.

“A lot of that the first quarter was my fault. Not having us organized,” Reaves said. “Not being on the court the last two weeks, I thought, left a little indecision in my mind with some stuff that we could have been doing. So I got to be better there.”

The Lakers’ offense, maybe even more frustratingly, couldn’t capitalize on open shots. D’Angelo Russell missed each of his four shots in the fourth quarter — including three open three-pointers.

“There’s control of the game that you can take or relinquish. And it felt like they had control of the game,” Redick said. “And anytime we got close to sort of being able to be in a position where we could potentially regain control, we kind of shot ourselves in the foot.”

Lakers star LeBron James sits in street clothes on the bench next to his son, Bronny James.

Lakers star LeBron James sits in street clothes on the bench next to his son, Bronny James, during a win over Portland at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 8.

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James didn’t accompany the team to Minnesota, the 39-year-old listed as out because of a left foot injury. James hasn’t been around the Lakers this week because of “personal reasons,” according to the Lakers and Redick.

Asked if he knew when James would return, Redick said, “No.”

James showed up on the injury report last week with foot soreness after the loss in Miami. He played in the next game in Atlanta but missed his first game of the season Sunday against Portland.

Because the Lakers didn’t advance in the NBA Cup, the team is playing just three games over a 13-day stretch — a rare midseason break for James, in his 22nd season, to mentally and physically recover.

The Lakers host Memphis on Sunday before playing in Sacramento on Thursday.



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NBA reschedules nine games as result of wildfires, ice storm

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NBA reschedules nine games as result of wildfires, ice storm


Jan 15, 2025, 12:51 PM ET

The three NBA games postponed last week — two by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area and one by a winter storm in Atlanta — have caused a ripple effect in the league’s schedule, with nine games involving nine teams being rescheduled to make up for those dates.

The Los Angeles Lakers‘ game against the Charlotte Hornets, originally scheduled for Jan. 11, will now be played at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 19.

Because of that move, the Lakers’ home game against the Utah Jazz has been moved up one day to Feb. 10.

The LA Clippers, meanwhile, had four games affected by the scheduling shuffle. Their postponed game against the Hornets on Jan. 11 will now be played at the Intuit Dome on March 16.

The NBA also rescheduled the Clippers’ home games against the Chicago Bulls (from Jan. 21 to Jan. 20) and the Washington Wizards (March 16 to Jan. 23). The Clippers’ road game against the Jazz, originally scheduled for March 19, will now be played on Feb. 13.

At least 25 people have died as multiple wildfires rage across the Los Angeles area. Approximately 82,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders and more than 12,000 structures, including the home of Lakers coach JJ Redick, have been damaged or destroyed.

The Atlanta Hawks‘ home game against the Houston Rockets on Jan. 11 was postponed because of a winter storm and “to prioritize the safety of the players, fans and staff due to the severe weather and hazardous icy conditions.” That game will now be played in Atlanta on Jan. 28.

Other games affected by the shuffle include the Wizards at Jazz (moved from Jan. 23 to March 19) and Wizards at Trail Blazers (moved from March 18 to March 17).



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Tiger, Team Jupiter Links fall to Morikawa, Team L.A. in TGL

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Tiger, Team Jupiter Links fall to Morikawa, Team L.A. in TGL


Jan 14, 2025, 09:37 PM ET

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Tiger Woods was the sixth and final player to emerge from the tunnel and onto the field of play for his TGL debut Tuesday night.

No one announced his name. Wasn’t necessary.

Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” blared and that was more than enough of an introduction for perhaps golf’s greatest player. It’s not like anyone inside SoFi Center at Palm Beach State College didn’t know who Woods was, and most were even probably aware of how he, Rory McIlroy and others spent years trying to make this notion of indoor golf on TV happen.

“It is a reality now,” Woods said.

Week 2 of TGL was Tuesday night — Woods joined Kevin Kisner and Max Homa of Jupiter Links Golf Club to take on the Los Angeles Golf Club of Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala.

The final score: Los Angeles 12, Jupiter 1 in the 15-hole, made-for-TV team match featuring nine holes of alternate shot triples play, followed by six holes of singles play — two holes for each player on each team. Woods was smiling throughout, even with the lopsided score. The format is such that he took only 20 shots over the course of the match, which lasted just over two hours.

“We were entertaining,” Woods said, still laughing even after the rout ended inside the arena built just a few miles from his Jupiter Island home. “We hit a lot of shots. I think the people there got to see how bad pros can be. It was just a boat race, oh my goodness. But we had a great time.”

Woods’ team got on the wrong side of the scoreboard quickly, falling behind 5-0. It could have been worse if Woods hadn’t made an 8-footer for par to help his team get a tie on the fifth hole. That putt came one hole after Woods slid a 7-footer wide to the left.

“It’s about time, Tiger,” tennis legend Serena Williams said on the ESPN broadcast. Williams is a longtime friend of Woods, so she found herself rooting for him — and she is part of the ownership group of the Los Angeles Golf Club, so she found herself simultaneously rooting against him.

There were vintage Woods moments, like staring down shots he liked as the super-high-tech videoboards told the tale of where the ball would have gone outdoors. There were also frustrating ones; he shook his head after he sent a 101-yard wedge into the water on the second hole of the 15-hole match — as his son, Charlie, sitting in one of the seats in the arena overlooking the course, couldn’t help but laugh.

“This is unique. This is something that golf has never seen before,” Woods said. “You have an arena like this and you out there with great guys, entertain everyone, just have fun.”

It wasn’t just Charlie Woods chuckling at Jupiter Links’ play. Tiger Woods was as well — especially when Kisner bladed a shot from the sand and sent it ricocheting off the pin as his teammates ducked for cover.

“We honestly didn’t think that anyone could possibly get hit in here,” Woods said.

Homa apologized to the technology.

The golf might be a hit. Woods was hoping viewers watched until the end; Homa suggested that Duke fans would still be watching, since the Blue Devils were playing Miami on ESPN after the golf ended. And Woods, who walked with his son in a tournament last month, looked like he was physically sound — at least in the sense that he didn’t seem to be holding anything back while swinging.

Physically, he said he felt fine. As far as the golf: “The walking’s not the issue. My game’s not any good,” Woods said.

Williams sat in the Los Angeles box just to the right of the players’ teeing areas, enjoying the spectacle of the walk-out introductions, light and smoke shows and booming music.

“It’s so wild,” Williams said. “It’s something that you see a little bit in tennis. We see it all the time in basketball, right? We don’t really see it so much in golf. Actually, we never see that in golf. It’s so good to kind of see their personalities and see them shine as golfers. … It’s so cool to see a new aspect.”

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.




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Virgin Music Group buys Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million

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Beverly Hills-based Virgin Music Group on Monday said it will acquire Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million, boosting its capabilities in the independent music industry.

Virgin Music Group, the independent-music division of Universal Music Group, said the acquisition of the New York-based publishing and royalties company will bring a “broadened and enhanced suite of services to clients,” including in areas such as physical and digital distribution, business intelligence and royalties and rights management.

“It´s an exciting time for Virgin as we continue to build a next-generation music company for independent artists and labels,” said Nat Pastor, co-CEO of Virgin Music Group, in a statement. “We aren’t just making an acquisition; this is an investment into the global independent music ecosystem and a commitment to nurture current and future creators and entrepreneurs with world-class support, services, and capabilities they require at any phase of their careers.”

Downtown Music represents more than 50 million songs and 4 million creators in at least 145 countries. Core divisions of the company, which has about 600 employees globally, include publishing, distribution, artist and label services, as well as royalties and financial services, according to its website.

Justin Kalifowitz, founder of Downtown Music Holdings, said he believes the service his company provides to clients will be strengthened by working with the Virgin Music team.

“This is a tremendous recognition of the importance and vitality of independent music, and the value that our company brings to its clients every day,” Kalifowitz said in a statement. “Downtown was established with the belief that artists and entrepreneurs everywhere and at every stage are entitled to the same tools and opportunities to succeed.”

The deal is expected to close in the second half of next year.

The acquisition is the latest sign of consolidation in the music industry, raising concern among some critics.

“It is vital to uphold a true choice of partners for artists and labels and ensure that negotiating power does not become unbalanced,” Gee Davy, CEO of the Assn. of Independent Music, told Variety. “Only in this way can homegrown artists and businesses access fair deals, investment and growth.”



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YouTube, Google Reveal $15 Million Contribution to Aid L.A Wildfire Relief Efforts

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YouTube and Google, together with Google.org, are contributing $15 million toward relief efforts aiding those impacted by the Los Angeles-area wildfires. The contribution will go to organizations including Emergency Network Los Angeles, American Red Cross and the Center for Disaster Recovery.

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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan made the announcement in a blog post on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

“Los Angeles is the heart of entertainment and storytelling and has an impact on culture all over
the world. It’s also where many YouTube creators, artists, partners and our employees call
home. Like so many, we’ve been heartbroken by the devastation from the wildfires and want to
do our part to support the community as it rebuilds,” Mohan wrote.

He also outlined other efforts Google is making to help aid relief efforts.

“Together with Google.org, YouTube and Google are contributing $15 million to organizations
providing immediate relief in LA, including Emergency Network Los Angeles, American Red
Cross and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. And Google is providing accurate and timely
information to LA through products and services like Google Search, Google Maps and Waze.

“When it’s safe to reopen our offices in LA, we plan to offer YouTube production facilities to
impacted creators and artists as they begin to recover and rebuild their businesses. In the
coming months, we’ll also host a number of events to bring the YouTube creative community
together – making space to connect and share resources.

Mohan ended the blog post by saying, “On the long road ahead, we’ll continue to support recovery and rebuilding efforts alongside our partners across the industry. In moments like these, we see the power of communities coming together to support each other – and the strength and resilience of the YouTube community is like no other.”

Google and YouTube join numerous other organizations that are helping those who lives, homes and businesses have been impacted by the Los Angeles-area wildfires. The announcement follows recent announcements from companies including Amazon, which committed $10 million to relief efforts. Sony Group Corporation previously announced it would donate $5 million to wildfire relief efforts, while the Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund pledged $1 million.

The wildfires began Jan. 7 in the Pacific Palisades area just outside of Los Angeles, and swiftly spread to areas including Runyon Canyon and Altadena. The wildfires have swept through at least 40,000 acres in the greater Los Angeles area and killed at least 25 people, according to NBC News. The Los Angeles area is still on high alert as of Wednesday, Jan. 15.



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Chemotherapy interaction shows why Cancer Care campaign must succeed | UK | News

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Chemotherapy interaction shows why Cancer Care campaign must succeed | UK | News


Have you ever wanted to ask someone a question but have bottled it at the last second?

Sometimes it can be tricky to get out of, like if you’re down on one knee to propose and have to pretend to then be tying your shoelaces, even though you’re on holiday and are wearing sandals on the beach.

Other times a simple “never mind, it doesn’t matter” suffices, leaving the other person perplexed as to what it was all about.

Part of me wonders whether this is what’s going on in NHS hospitals across the UK.

Last time I was preparing to have chemotherapy the nurse looking after me asked the usual questions about side effects of my treatment.

She asked whether I was eating okay and I joked about Hula Hoops.

She asked if I’d fallen over in the past two weeks and I tried to remember if I had.

She asked about diarrhoea and I had to not remember I was surrounded by other people having treatment so I could tell her about having to predict when it will happen, without feeling too embarrassed.

Then when she asked about nausea and vomiting I had to work out whether it was worth talking about sickness which was probably unrelated to my treatment.

Crucially, I’m sure I spied a question on her computer screen which included the words psychology and mental health.

(This means that, hopefully, it won’t be too much of a stretch for the NHS IT folk to add a better question about mental health on to hospital systems used when treating patients.)

I cannot tell you what the question was because I wasn’t asked it. Instead the nurse just clicked the “yes” option, with the other choice available to her being “no”.

Did the nurse want to ask that question but was afraid of what I’d say or how best to respond?

I understand that talking about mental health issues is difficult, especially in a room full of strangers who are all going through harsh chemotherapy treatments and trying their best to survive.

Nurses in treatment units spend a lot of time getting to know their patients so, in a lot of circumstances, will be the ones who detect when someone’s mental health has dipped.

But at the Daily Express we don’t think it’s right that the burden of responsibility for detecting mental health problems should be on their shoulders.

Instead, as part of the Cancer Care campaign we are calling for a cancer patient’s medical team to be asking the patients how they are feeling emotionally and mentally, as a key part of the consultation they have before each treatment cycle. We’re also calling for a holistic needs assessment that takes mental health into account to be performed for every NHS patient who is diagnosed with cancer.

Whether this is done either in a face-to-face appointment or over the phone doesn’t matter as much as what the results are after the questions have been answered.

If a patient is having any kind of emotional difficulties then they should be referred to someone who can help them cope with that side of the treatment, whether that be a counsellor, a psychologist, or even just a support group full of like-minded people who have faced the same issues.

This will especially help as patients grapple with anxiety-inducing stages of treatment like waiting for scan results and other moments too like trying to cope with the guilt of missing their best friend’s “big” birthday because they were feeling too sick to leave their home.

Any cancer hospital chief executives reading this should lead the way by instructing their medical teams to ask questions about mental health, as it will help improve the lives of their patients.

And the Department for Health and the NHS need to work on making this change happen at all cancer units across the country.



This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk

Why Brynn Whitfield Should Have Her Own Bravo Show

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Why Brynn Whitfield Should Have Her Own Bravo Show


Brynn Whitfield is carrying Season 15 of Real Housewives of New York on her back. She’s received criticism for stirring the pot too much, but we would be amiss to ignore the fact that she’s one of the few reasons Season 15 is watchable. She knows how to create good TV and she keeps viewers on their toes. Brynn is a vital part of RHONY, but I can’t help but fantasize about her leading a series of her own. I mean, come on, she’s a total leading lady.

Here are the reasons I think Brynn should have her own Bravo show.

Brynn Whitfield has a fascinating backstory

Brynn has lived 100 lives. She was raised in Indiana by her grandmother, who legally adopted her and her two siblings when she was young very. She spoke about her unconventional upbringing on Season 14 of RHONY, telling the girls, “I’ve never had, like, a real family.” The Bravo star has been open about her desire to start her own family and create new traditions.

“I’m not close with most of my relatives and I so badly want to have a family of my own and traditions and a place to go, so there are times when I’ll call up some ex and be like what are you doing? You know, it’s Band-Aids, it’s painful,” she says in Season 14.

In the last two years, Brynn has shared bits and pieces about her background on the show but I would love to know more about her life. She created a life she could only dream of as a kid. I’m interested in discovering how she overcame early childhood struggles and became a fierce, independent woman.

Aside from her childhood, there are other eras of Brynn’s life that I am fascinated by. Mainly, her days in Los Angeles with her BFF Pandora Todd (AKA Lisa Vanderpump’s daughter) and her make-out session with SUR manager Peter Madrigal. I also need to know more about her love life. The RHONY star has been engaged three times but never made it down the aisle. We know a bit about Brynn’s ex Gideon, but the other two are a total mystery. If Brynn had her own show, we may finally get the scoop on her other men.

Brynn is hilarious on Real Housewives of New York

Fans knew Brynn was one to watch when Bravo dropped the Season 14 taglines. Her tagline, “I love to laugh, but make me mad and I’ll date you dad,” was unexpected, outrageous, and so funny. It summed up her silly, yet fierce personality and playfully referenced her controversial behavior at Erin Lichy’s vow renewal party. The tagline showed that Brynn doesn’t take herself too seriously. Viewers always appreciate a Bravoleb with a good sense of humor. Brynn’s charisma makes her a prime candidate to lead her own Bravo show. The girl is endlessly entertaining to watch and would shine in her own series. I would love to see a series focused on Brynn, whether it be about her dating life, professional life, or something in between.

Brynn knows how to stir the pot

Reality TV is all about the drama and Brynn knows how to bring it. The 39-year-old could teach a masterclass on how to stir the pot and sow seeds of distrust in a friend group. We’ve seen her take on an instigator role on Season 15 of Real Housewives of New York. She knows what fans want and she’s prepared to give it to them. Some fans have criticized Brynn for acting like a producer on Season 15, but hey, at least she’s putting in the work.

If Brynn had her own series, I know the drama would be plentiful. She has a natural gift for causing chaos, and I love that about her.

I doubt Brynn has plans to leave RHONY anytime soon but if she does, I hope it’s because she’s getting a spinoff. I need her on TV forever, please!

Real Housewives of New York airs Tuesdays at 9/8 c on Bravo.

TELL US – DO YOU THINK BRYNN SHOULD HAVE HER OWN BRAVO SHOW? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF HER ON SEASON 15 OF REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK?



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‘He’s a Very Kind Person’

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‘He’s a Very Kind Person’


Shifting Gears is ushering in a new era of Tim Allen as a TV dad, and while it’s a role that his costar Kat Dennings isn’t unfamiliar with over her years in television and film either, there’s something that sets him apart from the others.

In an interview with People, Dennings sang Allen’s praises, as Dennings revealed, “Tim Allen, I will say, is my favorite TV dad of all time. It’s been a real joy doing this show.”

The actress noted how most of the actor’s crew has stayed working with him through the years, beginning with his days on Home Improvement and through Last Man Standing. As viewers will recall, Home Improvement ran from 1991 to 1999, and Last Man Standing aired between 2011 and 2021.

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“They followed him through all of his projects, which I think is a real testament to him as a person,” Dennings pointed out about her onscreen costar. For those who have yet to tune into ABC’s new multi-camera comedy, Shifting Gears follows the relationship between restoration car shop owner Matt (Allen) and his estranged daughter Riley (Dennings) who unexpectedly shows up with her two kids to move in following a proceeding divorce.

“We have a very funny banter. We really enjoy these scenes where we’re arguing. It’s really fun,” Dennings told the outlet. For the performer, Shifting Gears was just what she needed as she shared she’d been living in a “dark, sad moment in time,” before the new gig. “I was like, ‘God, I don’t know what I want to do. I am just feeling so crazy.’”

According to Dennings, she really wanted to get back into the multi-camera comedy game, remembering her days on 2 Broke Girls. “Then the next day I got this call to do this show. So it felt like I wished for something and I got it. It just felt like a meant-to-be thing,” she said.

As for being cast alongside Allen, Dennings couldn’t have been more excited. “He’s a big part of my consciousness growing up, so it was very surreal to work with him, but in a great way because he’s a very kind person,” she revealed.

Shifting Gears, Wednesdays, 8/7c, ABC




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What to Do If TikTok is Banned — How to Protect Your Brand

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What to Do If TikTok is Banned — How to Protect Your Brand


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The clock is ticking. TikTok could be banned in the U.S., and if you’re relying on the app for your brand’s success, you’re about to face some serious problems.

Social media platforms like TikTok are amazing — when they work. But the truth is, they are unstable. One change in policy, one ban, and you’re at their mercy. TikTok could be gone tomorrow, and if all your growth is tied to it, you’re left with nothing but an empty platform.

As someone who’s built a business from social media and made money on TikTok, I can tell you: I don’t trust these platforms. And if you’re still putting all your eggs in the TikTok basket, it’s time to wake up.

Here’s the kicker: You need to stop building on rented land and start building a business you own.

Related: ‘Sent Ripples Through the Marketing World’: What Businesses Can Do Now to Prepare for a Possible TikTok Ban, According to a CEO

Why “rented land” doesn’t cut it anymore

If you’re building your brand on TikTok, Instagram or Facebook, you’re building it on someone else’s land. They own your audience, not you.

When TikTok’s algorithm changes or the app gets banned (and let’s face it, it could happen), you’ll lose the ability to reach your audience. Your hard work can be wiped out in a heartbeat.

You can’t build a sustainable business by relying on someone else’s platform. That’s a fact. If you’re not already thinking about how to own your audience outside of TikTok, now’s the time to get serious.

5 steps to take right now — before TikTok vanishes

It’s time to pivot. If you’re relying only on social media, the clock’s ticking. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already missed the boat on fully protecting yourself from TikTok, but this article is your wake-up call.

Here’s your action plan to future-proof your brand. These are five steps to take today to stop putting your business in the hands of social media platforms:

1. Build your own website

Your website is your digital home. It’s the one place where you’re in control. Use it to host your content, sell products and collect audience data. Make sure your website is set up to handle everything — whether it’s a blog, a shop or a resource hub. It should be your primary hub for anything that drives engagement or transactions.

2. Start your email list (now)

It doesn’t matter how big your TikTok following is if you can’t reach them without the app. Email marketing is where the money is. Start collecting emails — today — even if it’s just a handful of followers. Use GetResponse to create opt-in forms, and offer something of value (free guides, exclusive content, etc.) in exchange for their email. Building an email list is how you own your audience.

3. Use SMS marketing to connect instantly

SMS marketing is a game-changer. Encourage your audience to opt in for real-time updates and exclusive offers via text messages. This tool can be your most powerful way to stay connected with your audience and reach them instantly. A strong SMS list can also boost conversion rates for your offers.

4. Create funnels that actually convert

If you’re just using your TikTok or Instagram bio to link to your profile, you’re leaving money on the table. Create landing pages that lead your followers into funnels. Give them a reason to follow you outside of social media — whether it’s a free ebook, a special offer or a chance to join a community. Use GetResponse to automate those funnels and turn followers into loyal customers.

5. Diversify your channels (now)

Stop putting all your eggs in one basket. The platforms you rely on today could be gone tomorrow. Get your content on multiple channels. Use Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Facebook. These platforms give you better control over monetization and audience engagement. Don’t just bet everything on one platform. Use these to expand your reach.

Related: TikTok’s Fate is Uncertain. Use These 3 Trends to Own Your Audiences

What happens to TikTok when the ban kicks in?

If TikTok gets banned in the U.S., here’s what’s going to happen:

  • No new downloads: TikTok will be removed from app stores, so no new users can download the app. You’ll still have access to your account for a while, but eventually, it’ll become unusable.

  • No updates: The app will stop getting updates, which means it will eventually stop working properly. It may still function for a while but expect a gradual decline in performance as the app becomes more unstable.

  • It’s not illegal to have TikTok on your phone: Even if TikTok is banned, it’s not illegal to keep it on your phone. But without updates, don’t expect it to function well for much longer.

Why you should be using YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts is the ultimate backup plan. It’s owned by Google, meaning your content can show up in Google search results, making it easier for people to find you through organic search.

Here’s why it works:

  • Repurpose your TikTok content: YouTube Shorts supports videos up to 3 minutes, so you can re-upload your TikTok videos there. This increases your content’s visibility across platforms.

    Pro tip: Track your performance on YouTube Shorts and see what content performs the best. Repurpose your best content and adjust accordingly.

  • Diversify your platform strategy: Don’t rely only on TikTok. Get on Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Facebook to expand your reach. These platforms give you better control over your brand, with more stable monetization and engagement opportunities.

    Pro tip: Use LinkedIn and Facebook to repurpose your content and target a more professional audience. These platforms are great for building authority.

Related: Stop Chasing Algorithms — Here’s How Creators Can Take Control of Their Content and Monetize on Their Own Terms

Take control of your brand’s future

The TikTok ban should be a wake-up call. Social media platforms can shut down or change their policies at any moment. Stop building your brand on rented land. Build a business you own — starting with your website, email list and SMS marketing.

The tools you need are already available. GetResponse lets you automate email marketing, create landing pages and build funnels to convert followers into customers. It’s time to take control of your brand’s future and stop relying on social media platforms that can disappear at any time.

What to do next

Start building your email list and funnels. Start repurposing your content across multiple platforms. Future-proof your brand today and never be at the mercy of social media again.



This story originally appeared on Entrepreneur

US stocks as key measure of inflation eases; bank kick off earnings season By Investing.com

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Investing.com — US stocks jumped Wednesday as a key measure of inflation unexpectedly cooled in December, easing concerns that a pick up in price pressures could force the Fed into a prolonged pause on further rate cuts.  

At 12:54 p.m. ET (17:54 GMT), the  gained 639 points, or 1.5%, the  index adde 1.6%, and the climbed 2.1%. 

December core CPI unexpectedly cools 

Sentiment has been boosted Wednesday after data showed the headline consumer price index increased by 0.4% month-on-month in December, slightly faster than a pace of 0.3% in the prior month. Compared to a year earlier, CPI gained 2.9%, up from 2.7% in November.

However, the surprise came with the so-called “” figure, which strips out volatile components like fuel and food. This rose 0.2% on a monthly basis and 3.2% year-on-year, below expectations for 0.3% and 3.3%, respectively.

Still, some on Wall Street continue to see risks for inflation and reiterate expectations for just one cut this year. 

“Our baseline remains for just one further 25 bps cut from the FOMC, with the most likely timing being March or May. Risks remain skewed to a later date,” Macquarie said in a note.

Heading into the report, concerns had been swirled around nagging inflation, particularly after last week’s blockbuster employment data. President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to impose strict tariffs on allies and adversaries alike have also fueled the worries around price pressures.

Markets are positioning for a much slower pace of interest rate cuts in 2025, with the Federal Reserve forecasting just two rate cuts – a trend that could bode poorly for risk-driven assets.

There had been fears before this release that the Fed may actually be forced by sticky inflation to raise rates this year.

Major banks impress with quarterly results 

In the corporate sector, a number of major banks impressed with their latest quarterly returns on Wednesday, offering a boost to the waning post-election stock market rally.

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:) stock rose 2% after the investment banking giant posted record annual profit as its dealmakers and traders reaped a windfall from rebounding markets in the fourth quarter.

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:) stock soared 5% after the investment bank’s profit more than doubled in the fourth quarter, driven by strong reading results.

Wells Fargo (NYSE:) stock gained over 6% after the lender reported better-than-expected results in the fourth quarter, buoyed by stronger investment banking earnings. 

BlackRock Inc (NYSE:), meanwhile, climbed 5% after reporting a beat on both the top and bottom lines as its assets hit a record high in Q4.

Beacon Roofing jumps after QXO makes takeover offer

Beacon Roofing Supply Inc (NASDAQ:) rose 9% after the building products distributor said QXO had made an deal worth $11 billion to buy the company.

(Ambar Warrick contributed to this article.)




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