Media & Big TechMusk Says Twitter Basic Blue to Slash Ads by HalfSavePrintElon Musk's Twitter profile on a smartphone placed on printed Twitter logos on April 28, 2022. Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ReutersReuters12/13/2022|Updated: 12/13/2022Twitter owner Elon Musk said in a tweet on Monday that Twitter’s Basic blue tick will have half the number of advertisements and the social media platform will offer a higher tier with no advertisements by next year.Musk did not elaborate further on the details.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesUnited Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Japan, 2 InjuredSep 12, 2025Toyota to Manufacture EV SUVs at Kentucky PlantSep 12, 2025Mexico to Raise Tariffs on Cars From China to 50 Percent in Major OverhaulSep 11, 2025Investors Wary of Treasury’s 30-year Bond Auction After Recent DisappointmentsSep 11, 2025Related TopicsTwitterElon Muskadvertisements