BREAKING: Facebook and Instagram already ban ads for guns and e-cigarettes, but now they're shutting down a loophole that let merchants pitch the products regardless. https://t.co/rBpIurphLp
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) December 18, 2019
Instagram e-cigarette posts banned by ad watchdog https://t.co/HUy05ZbZFr
— Dr Nick Hopkinson (@COPDdoc) December 18, 2019
Instagram e-cigarette posts banned by ad watchdog https://t.co/MEMRjas0Xn
— Asher Wolf (@Asher_Wolf) December 18, 2019
"Urgent policy change is needed from Facebook, Instagram & Twitter to prevent #BritishAmericanTobacco and other tobacco companies from using social media to advertise their harmful products to young people around the world," - @TobaccoFreeKids https://t.co/sZE9v1IKrM
— TakeAPart (@TakeAPartNow) December 18, 2019
インスタから広告が削除されたみたいです。https://t.co/jRoD05aO8k
— りーまん?埼玉新米大家??日米株?? (@Lehman1980) December 18, 2019
I'm excited that we are investing more in branded content — as we work to give creators more ways to partner with brands, it's also important that we protect people through stricter policies. You can read more here: https://t.co/eSlFVEi7HM
— Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) December 18, 2019
insta is making moves to own every step of the influencer, branded-content process. deals have typically been DIY, screenshots of metrics & DMs, which was good for insta bc it could say it knew nothing about problematic content that showed up. not anymore. https://t.co/91Tr7sAnPC
— Ashley Carman (@ashleyrcarman) December 18, 2019
Instagram will start removing influencers’ branded posts that advertise vapes, tobacco, and weapons https://t.co/Nj5mv8MBUd pic.twitter.com/woYteEbVDe
— The Verge (@verge) December 18, 2019
For the first time, Instagram is restricting the types of items that can be promoted using "branded content," or when brands put paid promotion behind influencer posts.
— Meg Graham (@megancgraham) December 18, 2019
Branded content promoting vaping, tobacco and weapons now isn't allowed: https://t.co/r2Lx5M5Fg1
Facebook and Instagram ban branded content that promotes vaping, tobacco products and weapons https://t.co/fdPBAkBj0i
— Matt Navarra (@MattNavarra) December 18, 2019
You can read more about it here: https://t.co/XKYKqtb0FT
— Steven Bartlett (@stevebartlettsc) December 18, 2019
Creators will be able to share insights and engagement with brands and find potential brand partners that align with their audience https://t.co/O7XxCb84Yw
— XOmisse • Elaine Malone (@XOmisse) December 19, 2019
Instagram will start removing influencers’ branded posts that advertise vapes, tobacco, and weapons https://t.co/4Qbp8vuRIB pic.twitter.com/STAEBvICnV
— The Verge (@verge) December 19, 2019
Instagram will start removing influencers’ branded posts that advertise vapes, tobacco, and weapons https://t.co/kUjGRDvqja
— Ngoako Lerato Mannya (@LeratoMannya) December 18, 2019
Tobacco companies will exploit any opportunity to addict a new generation. That’s why we support @Facebook for announcing plans to block #BigTobacco from using influencers to promote deadly products on its platforms. @Twitter & @Snapchat: will you be next? https://t.co/kVpszLaYMq
— TakeAPart (@TakeAPartNow) December 18, 2019
Tobacco companies will exploit any opportunity to addict a new generation. That’s why we support @Facebook announcing plans to block #BigTobacco from using influencers to promote deadly products on its platforms. @Twitter & #SnapChat: will you be next? https://t.co/o3X7nnUGol
— ActionSmoking&Health (@AshOrg) December 18, 2019
Facebook and Instagram will no longer allow influencers to promote guns, vaping, or tobacco products using "branded content." https://t.co/pU01YMVIQB
— The Trace (@teamtrace) December 19, 2019
Tobacco companies will exploit any opportunity to addict a new generation. That’s why we support @Facebook for announcing plans to block #BigTobacco from using influencers to promote deadly products on its platforms. @Twitter & #SnapChat: will you be next? https://t.co/JFzC2tixvu
— BeChamp (@BeChampKE) December 19, 2019
Tobacco companies will exploit any opportunity to addict a new generation. ASH supports @Facebook for announcing plans to block #BigTobacco from using influencers to promote their products on its platforms. @Twitter & @Snapchat: will you be next? https://t.co/Kwzt1ql6kr
— ASH (@ASH_LDN) December 19, 2019
Instagram, Facebook to BANInfluencers from promoting VAPING?@ParentsvsVape @KellyannePolls @US_FDA @FTC @advertisingweek @AdvertisingNet1 @socialmediaweek @VapingTo @AP https://t.co/5k9kDw6uZ2
— Erin Mills (@NYSMom4Kiddos) December 18, 2019