Subscribe to Podcast Alerts!

Videos

Oct. 24, 2024

Turn Off Comments on Ads

Meta is rolling out the ability to turn off comments on ads. If you have this update, here's where to find it. But, should you use it?

View more
Oct. 23, 2024

5-5-5 Advertising System (Simple Doesn't Sell)

It doesn't matter that the simplest approach may be the most effective. Simple doesn't sell. Advertisers assume complicated is better.

View more
Oct. 22, 2024

The Problem with Advantage and Advantage+

There's a labeling problem with Advantage and Advantage+, and it's all Meta's fault. It doesn't matter the experience level. Most advertisers confuse the terms.

View more
Oct. 21, 2024

Are You Violating Custom Audience Terms for Customer Lists?

Are you violating Meta's custom audience terms? This is actually something I wrote about more than a decade ago, and it remains relevant today.

View more
Oct. 20, 2024

What Will Targeting Look Like a Year From Now?

What will targeting look like a year from now? I don't have a crystal ball, but it's not all that difficult to follow the trends.

View more
Oct. 19, 2024

How We Got Here with Ad Targeting

Let's discuss how we got here with ad targeting. It's not by accident. It's not because Meta wants to make things more difficult. There are clear motivating factors.

View more
Oct. 18, 2024

Opportunity Score is Gone

Back in April, Meta began rolling out Opportunity Score. Well, now it seems to have disappeared. Has Meta abandoned it?

View more
Oct. 17, 2024

Image Templates are Now Overlays

Advertisers' least favorite Advantage+ Creative enhancement is getting a rebrand. Image Templates are now Overlays.

View more
Oct. 16, 2024

Recommended Approach for Small Budget Advertisers

While a simplified approach is advised for all budgets, it's especially true for small budget advertisers. Here's why...

View more
Oct. 14, 2024

Phone Verification for New Ad Accounts

When you create a new ad account, you will now be required to verify a phone number before publishing a new ad.

View more
Oct. 14, 2024

Circumventing Systems and Evading Enforcement

Are you circumventing systems or evading enforcement? These are some of the most common reasons for ads getting ads rejected and ad accounts shut down.

View more
Oct. 13, 2024

Image Animation for Advantage+ Creative

Image Animation is coming to Meta advertising. This is an addition to Advantage+ Creative enhancements. I have it, and you may, too.

View more
Oct. 12, 2024

Edit Sourced Site Link Display Labels

You can now edit sourced site link display labels. This is a big improvement over having to create a new one manually. Here's how it works...

View more
Oct. 11, 2024

The Problem with Creating Separate Ad Sets for Different Interests and Behaviors

Why would you create three ad sets, each targeting a different set of interests and behaviors, when the audience is expanded in each case?

View more
Oct. 10, 2024

"They Would Have Bought It Anyway"

Is Meta padding conversion numbers with people who would've bought your product anyway? Here's how to approach it...

View more
Oct. 9, 2024

Expand Ad Images with AI

Some advertisers now have the option to join a test to expand ad images with AI. Here's how to find it...

View more
Oct. 8, 2024

Why Won't Meta Exclude My Customers?

Why won't Meta exclude my customers? It's unlikely that Meta is showing your ads to people they shouldn't. There are several potential reasons why...

View more
Oct. 7, 2024

Expand Video AI Generation Test

Advertisers can join a test to expand video AI generation. Here's where you can find the setting, and how it works...

View more
Oct. 6, 2024

Problems with a 2-Step Funnel

The 2-step funnel is a popular Meta ads strategy. There are some inherent problems with this approach...

View more
Oct. 5, 2024

Messaging Events API Will Be Deprecated

The Messaging Events API will be deprecated in 2025. Here's what you need to know and how to prepare...

View more
Oct. 4, 2024

Financial Products and Services Special Ad Category

A change is coming to special ad categories. Financial Products and Services will replace the previous Credit category. This means that businesses promoting insurance, bank accounts, investment services, and more will require a special ad category.

View more
Oct. 3, 2024

Restriction Period for Political Ads in the US

A restriction period is coming on ads promoting social issues, elections or politics in the US. Here's what you need to know...

View more
Oct. 2, 2024

Test Results when Running Three Identical Ad Sets

I ran an A/B test of three identical ad sets and there was a clear winner. Check out my blog post to learn more about understanding the importance of randomness in results: https://jonloomer.com/random

View more
Oct. 1, 2024

If You Create One Campaign...

If you can create only one campaign, and you can't get results from sales campaigns, do this...

View more