#ad settings

Google to let users turn off YouTube ads for alcohol, gambling – ET BrandEquity

Countries with legal restrictions against serving gambling and alcohol ads will not see any change in their policies. In a respite for millions of users globally, Google has introduced a new control in Ad Settings that will enable people to see fewer alcohol and gambling ads on both Google and YouTube platforms. The feature will roll out in Ad Settings gradually, beginning with YouTube Ads in the…

Try this: (or if you have not ever gone on Facebook-- STOP AND DO NOT MAKE AN ACCOUNT) 1. Log on to your Facebook Account 2. Click the little triangle on the very far right of the top “blue bar” 3. Click Settings 4. You’ll be on a new page, go over to the far left of that page and look through the list of options and click “ads” 5. Look through “Your Interests“, “Your Information”, “Ad Settings”, and arguably most useful in terms of action “Hide Ad Topics”.  But yeah just look through all that stuff.  See how creepy it is, and then consider taking a break from Facebook or just getting off of it entirely (that last part is just my 2 cents)-- but if you need to go on Facebook you can do things like.... for example-- if you are struggling with something, you can supposedly block advertisements that relate to that topic.   

5 simple steps to finding out how the social giant sees you

With all the news Facebook as made in recent months, you may have wondered what the social giant thinks (and is sharing) about you.

While it’s easy to find out, it’s impossible to change. We hope one Facebook will allow us to correct inaccurate assumptions. After all, that would be in everyone’s best interest.

Follow the steps recommended in the image (sic), and you’ll not only find out the…

Google introduces ‘Ad Settings,’ giving you more control over the ads your audience sees

Ads are a big part of Google’s business. And today, the tech giant introduced ‘Ad Settings,’ giving you more control over the types of ads your audience sees.

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