Meta restricts TikTok-related advertising across its platforms
A new restriction affecting TikTok and its parent company could matter for cross-platform promotion plans.
Reuters reported that Meta banned advertising by TikTok's parent company ByteDance across its platforms in several markets, including the United States. The restriction also affects some third-party ads linking to TikTok or related ByteDance content.
What changed
According to the October 8 reporting, Meta's rule is directed at a competing platform's advertising and certain links to that platform. It is not a blanket statement that all ordinary small-business ads are banned.
Why it matters for small businesses
Small businesses often cross-promote a presence on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Advertising policies can affect those cross-platform tactics, even when a company's products or services are otherwise eligible to advertise.
What to do next
- Review destination URLs in any campaign designed mainly to drive visitors to a TikTok profile or video.
- Check Meta's current ad policies and account notices before assuming an individual ad is permitted or blocked.
- Prefer destination pages you control when practical, such as your own website or product landing page.
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