Given the large number of elections taking place across the globe, Google said that poll ads will be under scrutiny with an increased focus on election advertisers
As per Dan Taylor, Vice President, Global Ads, the changes will provide a consistent way for publishers to compare differing fees across the various technologies they use to monetize
In an email to advertisers, Google said that the policy will be in effect at least till January 21, the day after the upcoming presidential inauguration
The new update will prevent impacted employment, housing, and credit advertisers from targeting or excluding ads based on gender, age, parental status, marital status, or ZIP Code