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Shopping Ads adds political content verification requirement for nine countries from April 16
Effective April 16, Google will require election advertiser verification for Shopping Ads featuring certain political content in Argentina, Australia, Chile, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Google will also prohibit some Shopping Ads featuring political content in India.
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What changed
Advertisers should review their product catalogues in the listed markets and apply for election advertiser verification, if relevant products are affected, ahead of the deadline.
Why it matters for advertisers
For you, this means auditing Shopping catalogues in the listed markets before April 16: particularly relevant for retailers carrying merchandise tied to political figures, parties, campaigns, or events.
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Shopping Ads adds political content verification requirement for nine countries from April 16
Effective April 16, Google will require election advertiser verification for Shopping Ads featuring certain political content in Argentina, Australia, Chile, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Google will also prohibit some Shopping Ads featuring political content in India. Advertisers should review their product catalogues in the listed markets and apply for election advertiser verification, if relevant products are affected, ahead of the deadline.
For you, this means auditing Shopping catalogues in the listed markets before April 16: particularly relevant for retailers carrying merchandise tied to political figures, parties, campaigns, or events.
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