Targeted

'targeted': this word emphasizes the goal 'over there/out there', at some distance from me (the speaker).

'intended': this word is more to do with the speaker's intentions, what HE wants to achieve - "I aim to/intend to hit the goal/target."

I'm not sure what 'rule' you are referring to.

Thanks, Terry. I get your point. It is a very important difference.

Can I replace targeted by target?

I think in advertising a "targeted audience" is one which has been selected by a specific process.

I really don't think "intended" works as a synonom for "targeted," either here or in general.

Yes, the thing which you target(verb) is indeed your intended target(noun), but "intend" ignores the process of targeting. This audience has been processed. O

Thanks so much, Avangi. Got it!

Yes, you can use "target audience" with the same meaning as "targeted audience" when using it in a context about communications.

Thanks! Barb. Got it!