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Google Ads has a hidden setting allowing Google-owned imagery in campaigns: enabled by default
A hidden setting in Google Ads allows Google to use its own library of photos and videos in your campaigns. The setting is enabled by default in Shared Library > Location Manager > Settings > Google Owned Location Data.
What changed
The feature lets Google incorporate its imagery for linked business locations to support performance goals.
Why it matters for advertisers
For you, this means checking this setting if you want full control over the creative assets that appear in your ads.
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Google Ads has a hidden setting allowing Google-owned imagery in campaigns: enabled by default
A hidden setting in Google Ads allows Google to use its own library of photos and videos in your campaigns. The setting is enabled by default in Shared Library > Location Manager > Settings > Google Owned Location Data. The feature lets Google incorporate its imagery for linked business locations to support performance goals. For you, this means checking this setting if you want full control over the creative assets that appear in your ads.
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