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How Facebooks advert system lets firms speak out of either side of their mouths

Exxon, Comcast, and other firms purpose people of more than a few political leanings with completely other advertisements on Facebook. Here's how that works.
Exxon, Comcast, and other companies target people of different political leanings with different ads on Facebook. Here's how that works.

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Author: Thenextweb

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