The Pubcast with Jon Loomer

Should you go completely broad with your Facebook ads targeting? No interests, no lookalike audiences, nothing? The strategy actually has some merit, but only for certain circumstances.

The frustrating part about short-form video is that it's not always evident that you're making an impact. If you create videos the way I do, you will rarely see direct ROI. But I was given two powerful examples recently of the impact that these videos are making.

There are countless factors that contribute to the performance of your ads -- some that you can control and some you can't. Here are 20 in under 60 seconds...

The Audience Expansion products should work, in theory. But there's one underlying problem with how they work now. And that problem could easily be solved with the addition of a very basic feature.

If you're new to TikTok, you're not ready to create ads yet. Take a step back and go through this process first...

You cannot assume that all platforms are the same. Your goals can change because people on some platforms consume content differently. Here's what I learned...

As we head into Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday shopping season generally, know that this time isn't ideal for every brand. It's possible you should consider pulling back on ads by either lowering your budget or pausing for now.

Traffic and engagement campaigns for Facebook advertising are mostly unusable. But that could instantly change if Facebook made this one option available...

You can have Facebook optimize for a high Return on Ad Spend rather than focusing on the volume of purchases. Here's how that works...

Jon is suddenly hyper-focused on creating TikTok ads-related content. Why is that? Is he abandoning Facebook? Let's get straight to the point...

The algorithm is powerful. It can do things quickly and automatically that is simply not possible to do manually. But there are times when this powerful algorithm can work against you.

Not every marketing effort needs to have the goal of making money. In fact, there are times when you should create content with the explicit purpose of providing value while expecting nothing in return. Here's why...

How do you establish your campaign budget? Don't guess. Here's a simple formula to get you thinking about the ideal amount to accomplish your goals.

If you're a slow-talker who fumbles your words and struggles to get to the point (not mentioning any names here), short-form video can seem especially intimidating. You can actually do it without changing yourself or adding pressure to keep a recording concise and clean. Here's how...

In this Pubcast Shot, Jon quickly explains the best possible setup when managing ads for clients. Stay within these guidelines. It may be more work up front, but you'll be happy you did it.

In this Pubcast Shot, Jon discusses his recent pivot towards short-form video, walking through what he did during the month of October.

In some huge news for advertisers, Meta is bringing back 28-day click attribution. This is huge for connecting conversions to our advertising efforts. Here's what you need to know.

Meta announced a restriction period for Facebook ads related to politics, elections, and social issues. In this episode, Jon discusses what that means, when it happens, what you can do, and what you can't do. Read the related blog post here: https://jonloomer.com/facebook-ads-restrictions-for-politics-and-social-issues-in-the-us/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Facebook is rolling out Advantage Custom Audiences, not to be confused with Advantage Detailed Targeting and Advantage Lookalikes. Is this good? Should you use it? Well... It depends! Read more here: https://www.jonloomer.com/facebook-advantage-custom-audiences/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Facebook is finally rolling out Gated Content for lead ads. This is a big update that allows users to immediately access a digital download after completing a lead form. What does it mean? Who will benefit most? Jon discusses in this episode of the Pubcast. Read his tutorial here: https://www.jonloomer.com/facebook-lead-ads-gated-content/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Custom metrics can be hugely valuable when the basic metrics provided in Ads Manager are ineffective at telling a complete story. With custom metrics, you can combine multiple metrics into a formula to better summarize and express what you care about most. I walk through some specific examples of how I do that here. You can also read a blog post I wrote on this: https://www.jonloomer.com/custom-me...

We did something different and Jon invited Luke in to discuss several important topics. During this episode they talk about: • Facebook scams (why does this keep happening??) • Advertisers getting shut down • Does Facebook care about exploited weaknesses? • Why don't these options exist? • What's up with these weird ads coming from Facebook's Facebook page? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and rev...

If you advertise for a Special Ad Category (housing, credit, employment, politics), Special Ad Audiences are going away. Here's a breakdown regarding what this means, the dates you need to be aware of, and what to do next. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review.

Meta has released a series of new B2B targeting options to allow you to reach business decision makers and admins of new businesses. Here's how it works. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

You've likely seen a new feature that allows you to make up to three different creative optimizations of your Facebook ad. This isn't scary. It's Advantage+ Creative, and here's how it works...