Studying TikTok in the post-API age: Methods and preliminary findings
Ivan L. Preston Research Colloquium with Deen Freelon
Event Details
Date
Monday, April 13, 2026
Time
12-2 p.m.
Location
Nafziger Conference Room (5055), Vilas Hall
Description
In this presentation I will discuss software tools developed by our lab to collect TikTok data and compare their results empirically with alternative tools. I will also present preliminary findings from two collaborative research projects that seek to
answer basic questions about how TikTok functions that, to our knowledge, the literature has not addressed.
answer basic questions about how TikTok functions that, to our knowledge, the literature has not addressed.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email dshah@wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Reasonable effort will be made to support your request.