Facebook tightens rules for U.S. political advertisers ahead of 2020 election

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Facebook tightens rules for U.S. political advertisers ahead of 2020 election

https://www.politicususa.com/2019/08/28/facebook-tightens-rules-for-u-s-political-advertisers-ahead-of-2020-election.html/amp

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By Elizabeth Culliford at Politicususa

(Reuters) – Facebook Inc is tightening its political ad rules in the United States, it said on Wednesday, requiring new disclosures for its site and photo-sharing platform Instagram ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November 2020.

The social media giant is introducing a “confirmed organization” label for U.S. political advertisers who show government-issued credentials to demonstrate their legitimacy.

All advertisers running ads on politics or social issues will also have to post their contact information, even if they are not seeking the official label.

Advertisers must comply by mid-October or risk having their ads cut off.



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[uponit7771]

1. K&R, a start

[LeftInTX]

2. Facebook never let me (advertise) boost my political posts

I had to get verified, then they had to send me something snail mail. After doing all of that, I still could not advertise. (I was trying to boost posts regarding early voting) So, Facebook is strict.

I'm just a precinct chair with my own page and we had an emergency special election. (There was a sudden death and corrupt governor rushed the thing trying to get a Republican in) I wasn't even advocating for a particular candidate at the time. I was just trying to reach voters and remind them to vote. Oh well, I guess my non-boosted posts are more authentic anyway.

Anyway, FB is strict about political ads.

[applegrove]

3. That is good to hear. Not that you couldn't boost but that they are strict. N/T