Meta stops running TikTok ads in seven markets
Meta has barred advertisements for TikTok and parent ByteDance in seven countries, including through third-party campaigns that link to the app.
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What happened
Meta has blocked ads promoting TikTok and ByteDance in seven markets. The restriction also reaches third-party campaigns that send users to TikTok. Meta said it does not have to run ads from a competitor whose goal is to pull people away from its apps.
Why it matters
Businesses and advertisers in the affected markets face new limits on what campaigns they can run.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 5:45 AM ET: Meta banned TikTok ads across seven markets.
- Oct 13, 7:59 AM ET: Coverage said the restrictions cover TikTok and ByteDance ads, including third-party campaigns, and what they mean for advertisers.
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