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The Pubcast with Jon Loomer
The Pubcast with Jon Loomer
Facebook ads news, strategies, and discussion in a quick 5-10 minute "Shot" format. Started in 2013, full Pubcast was originally an interview format where Jon and his guest discussed business topics over a beer. The format change, but the name has endured. Pop a bottle...
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The Pubcast with Jon Loomer
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Should You Start New Campaigns with Creative Testing?

Today's question is whether to launch a brand new campaign with creative testing or start testing later with new creatives. There's no absolute right answer, but Jon has a preferred approach with clear reasoning behind it. He...

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Should You Start New Campaigns with Creative Testing?
March 11, 2026

Should You Start New Campaigns with Creative Testing?

Today's question is whether to launch a brand new campaign with creative testing or start testing later with new creatives. There's no absolute right answer, but Jon has a preferred approach with clear reasoning behind it. He...

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Why Your Ads Aren't Working Today
March 9, 2026

Why Your Ads Aren't Working Today

Ads that were working fine suddenly tank, and advertisers assume Meta changed who they're showing ads to or messed up delivery. But there's usually a simpler explanation. Jon breaks down the five real causes of sudden perform...

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Does Manual Bidding Actually Work?
March 4, 2026

Does Manual Bidding Actually Work?

Today's question is about using manual bidding like cost caps to control costs while scaling budget when campaigns perform well. By default, Meta tries to get the most results while spending your entire budget, which means a ...

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How I Actually Approach Targeting in 2026
March 2, 2026

How I Actually Approach Targeting in 2026

Most advertisers obsess over targeting inputs that either do nothing or actively hurt results. Jon explains why he ignores audience suggestions, age restrictions, detailed targeting, and lookalikes entirely, how he uses value...

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Do You Need Separate Ad Sets for Customer Personas?
Feb. 26, 2026

Do You Need Separate Ad Sets for Customer Personas?

Today's question is about testing different customer personas using the creative testing tool. Advertisers used to create separate ad sets for each persona with adjusted targeting, but that's outdated now. Jon explains why al...

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The Case for Removing Audience Suggestions
Feb. 24, 2026

The Case for Removing Audience Suggestions

Audience suggestions cause confusion because advertisers think they're tight constraints when they're not. Jon proposes how Meta could eliminate suggestions entirely while keeping audience controls like location and exclusion...

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