Meta and YouTube reverse course, agree to run ads for Musk documentary
The platforms will now accept advertising for director Alex Gibney's upcoming documentary about Elon Musk, after earlier reports said several social media companies had rejected the ads.
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Meta and YouTube have said they will run advertisements for an upcoming documentary about Elon Musk directed by Alex Gibney, reversing an earlier position after reports emerged that a number of social media platforms had declined to accept the ads.
The documentary, from acclaimed director Alex Gibney, examines the life and career of the billionaire entrepreneur, whose ventures span electric vehicles, space exploration, social media and artificial intelligence.
Earlier rejections reported
Prior reporting indicated that several platforms had initially turned down advertising for the film, though the specific reasons behind those earlier rejections were not fully detailed by the companies involved at the time.
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, and YouTube, owned by Google, are among the largest platforms for online video advertising, making their willingness to carry ads for the documentary significant for its promotional reach ahead of release.
Neither company has provided extensive detail on what led to the change in position, and Gibney's production team has not commented publicly on the platforms' reversal.
The documentary's release plans, including its distribution and premiere date, were not detailed in connection with the advertising announcement.
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