TikTok launched two new ad placement controls – Video Exclusion List and Profile Feed Exclusion List – giving brands more power to block specific videos and user profiles from appearing alongside their ads.
The update is part of TikTok’s broader Safety Suite, and comes alongside the debut of a new Brand Safety & Suitability Playbook to help advertisers navigate their options.
What’s new. Two new tools are now available globally via the Brand Safety Hub in TikTok Ads Manager. Advertisers can manage their lists directly or partner with third-party verification firms:
- Video Exclusion List. Advertisers can block individual video IDs from appearing next to their ads, enabling near real-time control over ad adjacency.
- Profile Feed Exclusion List. Brands can exclude ads from running alongside specific TikTok user profiles, adding another layer of customization for sensitive placements.
Why we care. As advertisers grow more selective about where and how their brands show up online,…
