Complete List of Google Ads Audience Targeting Options [2022]
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Here’s an updated list of all targeting options for google ads, specifically speaking, In-market audiences, demographics, and affinity audiences. For each, we’ve indicated which Google ads tool is supported – Gmail, Shopping ads, search ads, display (GDN), discovery and video.
Demographics
Education
Category
Sub-Category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Current College Students
X
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment
Advanced Degree
X
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Bachelor's Degree
X
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High School Graduate
X
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Employment
Category
Sub-Category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Company Size
Large Employer (1k-10k Employees)
X
X
X
✔
X
X
Midsize Employer (250-999 Employees)
X
X
X
✔
X
X
Small Employer (1-249 Employees)
X
X
X
✔
X
X
Very Large Employer (10k+ Employees)
X
X
X
✔
X
X
Industry
Construction Industry
X
X
X
✔
X
X
Education Sector
X
X
X
✔
X
X
Financial Industry
X
X
X
✔
X
X
Healthcare Industry
X
X
X
✔
X
X
Hospitality Industry
X
X
X
✔
X
X
Manufacturing Industry
X
X
X
✔
X
X
Real Estate Industry
X
X
X
✔
X
X
Technology Industry
X
X
X
✔
X
X
Homeownership Status
Category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Homeowners
X
✔
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Renters
X
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Marital Status
Category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
In a Relationship
X
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Married
X
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Single
X
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Parental Status
Category
Sub-Category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Parents
Parents of Grade-Schoolers (6-12 years)
X
✔
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Parents of Infants (0-1 years)
X
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Parents of Preschoolers (4-5 years)
X
✔
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Parents of Teens (13-17 years)
X
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Parents of Toddlers (1-3 years)
X
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Affinity Audiences
Affinity marketing includes marketing measures that use the relationship of a person to a larger group with similar interests. With affinity audiences, you can reach people based on a holistic picture of their lifestyles, passions, and habits.
Banking & Finance
Category
Sub-category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Banking & Finance
✔
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X
✔
Avid Investors
✔
✔
✔
✔
X
✔
Beauty & Wellness
Category
Sub-category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Beauty Mavens
✔
✔
✔
✔
X
✔
Frequently Visits Salons
✔
✔
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X
✔
Food & Dining
Category
Sub-category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Coffee Shop Regulars
✔
✔
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X
✔
Cooking Enthusiasts
✔
✔
✔
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X
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30 Minute Chefs
✔
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✔
X
✔
Aspiring Chefs
✔
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X
✔
Fast Food Cravers
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X
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Foodies
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X
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Frequently Dines Out
✔
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X
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Frequently Eats Breakfast Out
✔
✔
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X
X
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Frequently Eats Dinner Out
✔
✔
✔
X
X
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Frequently Eats Lunch Out
✔
✔
✔
X
X
✔
Home & Garden
Category
Sub-category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Home & Garden
✔
✔
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X
✔
Do-It-Yourself
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X
✔
Home Decor Enthusiasts
✔
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X
✔
Lifestyles & Hobbies
Category
Sub-category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Art & Theater Aficionados
✔
✔
✔
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X
✔
Business Professionals
✔
✔
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X
✔
Family-Focused
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X
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Fashionistas
✔
✔
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X
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Frequently Attends Live Events
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X
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Green Living Enthusiasts
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X
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Nightlife Enthusiasts
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X
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Outdoor Enthusiasts
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X
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Pet Lovers
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X
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Cat Lovers
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X
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Dog Lovers
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X
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Shutterbugs
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✔
X
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Thrill Seekers
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X
✔
Media & Entertainment
Category
Sub-category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Book Lovers
✔
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✔
X
✔
Comics & Animation Fans
✔
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✔
✔
X
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Gamers
✔
✔
✔
✔
X
✔
Action Game Fans
✔
✔
✔
✔
X
✔
Adventure & Strategy Game Fans
✔
✔
✔
✔
X
✔
Casual & Social Gamers
✔
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✔
X
✔
Driving & Racing Game Fans
✔
✔
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X
✔
Hardcore Gamers
✔
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X
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Roleplaying Game Fans
✔
✔
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X
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Shooter Game Fans
✔
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✔
X
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Sports Game Fans
✔
✔
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X
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Light TV Viewers
✔
X
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X
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Movie Lovers
✔
✔
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X
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Action & Adventure Movie Fans
✔
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X
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Comedy Movie Fans
✔
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X
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Family Movie Fans
✔
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X
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Horror Movie Fans
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X
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Romance & Drama Movie Fans
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X
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Sci-Fi & Fantasy Movie Fans
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X
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South Asian Film Fans
✔
✔
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X
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Music Lovers
✔
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✔
X
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Blues Fans
✔
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✔
X
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Classical Music Enthusiasts
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X
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Country Music Fans
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X
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Electronic Dance Music Fans
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✔
✔
X
X
✔
Folk & Traditional Music Enthusiasts
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X
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Indie & Alternative Rock Fans
✔
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✔
X
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Jazz Enthusiasts
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✔
X
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Metalheads
✔
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✔
✔
X
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Pop Music Fans
✔
✔
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X
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Rap & Hip Hop Fans
✔
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X
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Rock Music Fans
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X
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Spanish-Language Music Fans
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X
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World Music Fans
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X
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TV Lovers
✔
✔
✔
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X
✔
Documentary & Non-Fiction TV Fans
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✔
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✔
X
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Family Television Fans
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X
✔
Game, Reality & Talk Show Fans
✔
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Sci-Fi & Fantasy TV Fans
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X
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TV Comedy Fans
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X
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TV Drama Fans
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X
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News & Politics
Category
Sub-category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Avid News Readers
✔
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X
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Avid Business News Readers
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X
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Aid Local News Readers
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X
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Avid Political News Readers
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X
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Entertainment News Enthusiasts
✔
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X
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Avid World News Readers
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X
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Men's Media Fans
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X
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Women's Media Fans
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X
✔
Shoppers
Category
Sub-category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Bargain Hunters
✔
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X
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Luxury Shoppers
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X
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Shopaholics
✔
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X
✔
Shoppers by Store Type
Convenience Store Shoppers
✔
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X
X
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Department Store Shoppers
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X
X
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Grocery Shoppers
X
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X
X
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Superstore Shoppers
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✔
X
X
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Value Shoppers
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X
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Sports & Fitness
Category
Sub-category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Health & Fitness Buffs
✔
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X
✔
Sports Fans
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X
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American Football Fans
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X
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Australian Football Fans
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X
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Baseball Fans
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X
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Basketball Fans
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✔
X
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Boating & Sailing Enthusiasts
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✔
X
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Cricket Enthusiasts
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✔
X
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Cycling Enthusiasts
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✔
X
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Fight & Wrestling Fans
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✔
X
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Golf Enthusiasts
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X
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Hockey Fans
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✔
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✔
X
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Motor Sports Enthusiasts
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✔
X
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Racquetball Enthusiasts
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✔
X
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Rugby Enthusiasts
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X
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Running Enthusiasts
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✔
X
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Skiing Enthusiasts
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X
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Soccer Fans
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✔
X
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Swimming Enthusiasts
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✔
X
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Tennis Enthusiasts
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X
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Water Sports Enthusiasts
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✔
X
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Winter Sports Enthusiasts
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✔
✔
X
✔
Technology
Category
Sub-category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Mobile Enthusiasts
✔
✔
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✔
X
✔
Social Media Enthusiasts
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X
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Technophiles
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X
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Audiophiles
X
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X
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X
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Cloud Services Power Users
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✔
X
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X
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High-End Computer Aficionados
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✔
X
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X
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Home Automation Enthusiasts
✔
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✔
✔
X
✔
Travel
Category
Sub-category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Business Travelers
✔
✔
X
✔
X
X
Travel Buffs
✔
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X
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Beachbound Travelers
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X
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Family Vacationers
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✔
X
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X
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Luxury Travelers
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✔
X
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X
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Snowbound Travelers
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✔
X
✔
X
✔
Vehicles & Transportation
Category
Sub-category
Display
Gmail
Discovery
Search
Shopping
Video
Auto Enthusiasts
✔
✔
✔
✔
X
✔
Motorcycle Enthusiasts
✔
✔
✔
✔
X
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Performance & Luxury Vehicle Enthusiasts
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✔
✔
✔
X
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Truck & SUV Enthusiasts
✔
✔
✔
✔
X
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Transportation Modes
✔
✔
X
✔
X
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Public Transit Users
✔
✔
X
✔
X
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Taxi Service Users
✔
✔
X
✔
X
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In-Market Audiences
With in-market audiences, you are able to understand when someone has the intent to purchase a product as opposed to when they’re simply interested in that category. In-market tools help you connect with consumers at the exact moment when they’re considering a purchase
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