Microsoft launches asset-level ad reviews

Microsoft Advertising rolled out asset-level editorial review, giving advertisers visibility into policy approvals for individual ad components — not just entire ads — and reducing delays caused by single non-compliant elements.

What’s new. First announced in June, advertisers can now see headlines, descriptions, and images reviewed separately inside the Microsoft Advertising interface. If one asset violates policy, only that component is blocked, while compliant assets continue to serve.

Why we care. This shift minimizes campaign disruption and speeds up approvals. Instead of rebuilding or resubmitting whole ads, advertisers can quickly identify and fix the exact asset causing the issue, getting campaigns live faster.

How it works. The platform flags disapproved assets directly in the dashboard, surfaces warning banners when components are blocked, and clearly shows asset-level status alongside campaign details.

Bottom line. Asset-level reviews replace an all-or-nothing approval process with a faster, more precise system that keeps compliant ads running and advertisers in control.