Meta Platforms is enhancing advertiser control over ad placements by broadening its support for third-party blocklists. This initiative aims to empower brands to effectively manage where their advertisements appear across various platforms.

By utilizing blocklists developed by trusted brand safety and measurement providers, brands can effortlessly ensure their advertisements are not associated with content that could be deemed inappropriate or misaligned with their values. This innovation significantly reduces the manual labor typically involved in searching for and excluding certain profiles or categories, allowing brands to focus on their core strategies.

Initially announced last October, Meta’s support for blocklists now extends beyond its partnership with IAS to include collaborations with DoubleVerify and Zefr. This expansion means advertisers can leverage a wider array of tools to safeguard their brand’s image while optimizing their advertising strategies.

As stated by Meta:

“Ensuring brand safety and suitability through our robust suite of tools for advertisers continues to be a priority for Meta, and we continue to invest in this area. After initial testing with IAS, we have been working with all existing brand safety and suitability Meta Business Partners to give businesses even more control over where their ads appear in Facebook and Instagram Feed and Reels.”

Meta emphasizes that advertisers will have the opportunity to collaborate directly with IAS, DoubleVerify, and Zefr to pinpoint specific categories they wish to exclude from their advertising efforts. This direct partnership model allows businesses to customize their advertising strategies based on their unique brand safety requirements.

“These decisions happen directly between businesses and their chosen Meta Business Partner, because businesses should ultimately decide what their own suitability preferences are.”

Meta further clarifies that approved partners have the capacity to create blocklists for any category, as long as they comply with Meta’s Discriminatory Practices policy. This ensures that all reporting aligns with Meta’s established standards, promoting transparency and accountability within the advertising ecosystem.

“These content blocklists are intended to provide advertisers with extra peace of mind, ensuring they have more precision in avoiding adjacent content that may not be suitable for their brand. This solution can be layered on top of Meta’s existing inventory filter or used independently.”

The new expanded options will significantly enhance marketers’ control over ad placements, offering additional assurances through Meta’s partner providers. These partners will collaborate with marketers to develop customized and comprehensive blocklists tailored to their specific needs and preferences.

With only approved Meta ads experts implementing these blocklists, brands can expect improved outcomes from their advertising campaigns. This strategic approach mitigates the risks associated with overly restrictive blocklists, which can inadvertently limit the effectiveness and reach of ad sets.

This enhanced solution is designed to address advertiser concerns while simultaneously meeting the demands of the evolving digital advertising landscape. By providing greater flexibility and control, Meta is positioning itself as a leader in promoting brand safety and effective advertising strategies.

You can read more about Meta’s blocklist changes here.