The Pubcast with Jon Loomer

If you optimize for link clicks or landing page views, Facebook doesn't care about the quality of those clicks or visits. They only care that the event happened. But, you can change actually force Facebook to optimize for quality traffic.

If you're targeting and optimizing properly, you don't even need to optimize for a purchase or promote content that sells a product. You'll reach the right people who want to purchase. 

When you optimize for an action, Facebook will show your ad to people with the goal of getting you the most actions for the lowest cost. That's not always a good thing.

In a special Thanksgiving-ish episode, Jon sits down with John Robinson to reflect on the year, the struggles, the inspiration, and planning for good.

Whether you are celebrating Thanksgiving in the US or not, it's a good time to think about gratitude. Who and what are you grateful for? Who are the people who have made what you do possible, who make your life better?

Back in 2013 - 14, The Pubcast was a huge part of my business. Somewhere along the line, that changed. But for a few reasons, I wanted to take another shot at it. But it can't be a weak attempt. I have a plan. In this Shot, I break down what I'm doing and what I hope to accomplish.

On October 22nd, I created a campaign that was meant to reward and incentivize engagement with my website. We're reaching the end of it now, and I wanted to provide an update on what I've seen and what I've learned so far that I can apply elsewhere.

A couple of weeks ago, I started an experiment where I wanted to see if I could create a campaign that could reach most of my Facebook followers. I was curious how long it would take, how much it would cost, whether it was possible, and how Facebook would determine whom to reach first. This is an update of what I'm seeing so far...

I'll admit it: I have a problem when it comes to an obsession with numbers. Especially when I've recently launched a campaign. Check. Refresh. Come back. Refresh again. Am I the only one?

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I've been experimenting with podcasting on Facebook for a few weeks now, and I've gotta say that I'm bullish. I don't get excited about much. But even though it's still very new and Facebook has barely scratched the surface related to what they CAN do with podcasting, the future looks bright. In this episode, I break down what podcasting on Facebook is, why it's impactful, my experience so far, an...

I use a Facebook ads funnel to drive traffic, build my email list, and increase sales. In this Shot, I break down the mechanics.

It absolutely baffles me that Facebook doesn't do more to inform marketers and advertisers of organic conversions. They have the information. It wouldn't be hard to surface it. And this information could significantly impact our overall impressions of a post or ad. More on today's Shot!

One of the most frustrating changes for advertisers related to iOS 14 is the removal of the "Compare Windows" feature and unification of an Attribution Setting. I explain in today's Shot!

We hear a lot about the negative impact of changes related to iOS 14 to Facebook advertisers. Some of them are real and some are imagined. But the biggest change is one that we don't talk enough about.

If you're running website remarketing ads, you may actually mostly avoid much of the iOS frustration related to reporting -- modeling and the Aggregated Event Measurement. There may be one loophole, but even that should be limited in volume. Facebook, of course, isn't clear on how that potential loophole is handled. Details in today's Shot!

Effective January 19, 2022, Facebook will be removing thousands of interest targeting options related to health causes, sexual orientation, religious practices and groups, political beliefs, social issues, and more. I provide the details and my thoughts in this Shot!

Okay, maybe the question isn't just CAN you, but SHOULD you? The question inspired me to try. In this episode, I breakdown what my approach was and the truly interesting results I'm seeing so far. I'm learning some things that I will likely apply to other campaigns later. Take a listen!

Today's Pubcast Shot answers a question from Samantha Shaler. Pubcast Shots are short, bite-sized bits for when you're on the run. To submit your own question, send it to info@jonloomer.com (with the subject: Pubcast Shot Question) or send a message to my Facebook page.

I was asked recently what my predictions were for Facebook advertising for 2022, and this was my answer. Pubcast Shots are short, bite-sized bits for when you're on the run.

I was wrong. While I felt Facebook's algorithm made sense initially YEARS AGO and had the potential to be used for good, I was wrong. Facebook has had plenty of time to tweak and adjust and make it right. They've instead taken intentional steps that underline their own greed. Pop a bottle...

Ooooooh, baby! Big announcement today as the "Facebook" parent company name is now "Meta." Does it matter? What does it mean? Listen to my thoughts and read my blog post here: https://www.jonloomer.com/facebook-is-meta/

This was difficult to record. I've kept my struggles largely to myself. But in this episode, I discuss how the pandemic impacted me personally and ultimately my business. We love celebrating the big accomplishments. But it's important to talk about the downturns, too. Hopefully this is something that others can relate to. You aren't alone.

In this episode, I discuss the potential pitfalls of Facebook ads optimization, how it can lead to misleading results and watered-down custom audiences. I also give you a roadmap to deal with it to help maximize the advantages of optimization. Read the related blog post here: https://www.jonloomer.com/facebook-ads-optimization-problems/

As we continue to reflect on my first 10 years in business, it's important to acknowledge many of the struggles I've faced, particularly during the most recent five. There are unique challenges I was not prepared for, and many of the struggles I faced were self-inflicted if not partly by design. Pop a bottle...