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What is Broad targeting?

Definition

Broad targeting uses minimal audience restrictions, often only location, age and gender. It lets Meta's algorithm find buyers based on creative and signals.

Broad targeting explained

With improved automation, broad targeting often performs as well as or better than detailed interests, especially at scale. Creative effectively becomes the targeting.

Example

A campaign targeting all adults over 18 in the United States with no interests.

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