4 Strategies for Targeting Children on YouTube Despite Advertising Restrictions

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Discover how advertisers exploit YouTube's ad system to target children, despite Google's restrictions on audience selection.
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Advertisers can bypass Google's restrictions and target children on YouTube by using placement-based ads on child-focused videos. This method raises concerns about compliance with regulations like COPPA and the need for better enforcement to protect young viewers.