Meta Ads utm_source parameter causes GA4 tracking disappearance

Marketers should avoid a specific utm_source parameter when tagging Meta Ads campaigns, as Google Analytics 4 causes it to disappear from reports.

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This incompatibility creates tracking data loss critical for evaluating ad performance.

The fix requires understanding tagging mechanics between both platforms for reliable advertising ROI measurement.

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