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Introducing the Updated Ads Manager

Sep 12, 2017·3 min read

Summary

Facebook is combining Power Editor's advanced features with Ads Manager's user-friendly interface into an updated Ads Manager. This unified tool offers both quick creation for Power Editor users and guided creation for Ads Manager users, with the ability to switch workflows. It includes automatic drafts that save work on Facebook's servers, requiring review before publishing.

Reports now integrate comprehensive charts, activity history, breakdowns, and customizable columns, all in one place. This consolidation aims to enhance efficiency for advertisers, with ongoing improvements planned.

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