Facebook Restores Yanked Campaign Video Of Texas Attorney General Candidate Dan Branch

Texas Attorney General candidate Dan Branch debuted his first campaign video on Facebook Thursday, only to find that the social network wasn't a big fan. The Republican candidate's ad video was allegedly removed for violating the site's community standards, according to The Texas Tribune. It turns out that the removal of the video was a mistake, Facebook said Friday.

Texas Attorney General candidate Dan Branch debuted his first campaign video on Facebook Thursday, only to find that the social network wasn’t a big fan. The Republican candidate’s ad video was allegedly removed for violating the site’s community standards, according to The Texas Tribune. It turns out that the removal of the video was a mistake, Facebook said Friday.

By Friday, the video was back on Facebook, its removal a simple error, as was the 12-hour freeze imposed on posting new content to the campaign’s Facebook account.

A

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Spring Special

Save 30% Off an ADWEEK Subscription Today!

View Your Options

Already a member? Sign in