Episode 649

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29th Nov 2024

Fix These 17 Biggest Mistakes You Are Making Right Now With Your Meta Ads

On today’s show, Ralph and Lauren are talking about the game-changing potential of the Facebook (Meta) Pixel. They’re breaking down the evolution of the Meta Pixel, the differences between standard events and custom conversions, and the often-missed opportunities in advanced tracking. Marketers, tune in to hear how to escape the "muck of mediocrity" and avoid the "data drought" by feeding the algorithm the right data. If you’re ready to stop wasting ad spend and start optimizing your campaigns like a pro, this episode delivers everything you need—no fluff, just results.

Chapters

  • 00:00:00 - Kickoff: Why This Episode Will Change Your Strategy
  • 00:00:33 - The Hidden Power of the Facebook Pixel
  • 00:01:58 - Meta Pixel: What You Never Knew About Its History
  • 00:03:12 - Standard Events vs. Custom Conversions: A Critical Comparison
  • 00:04:53 - Unpacking Standard Events: Insights You Can’t Miss
  • 00:08:21 - Advanced Tracking: The Secret Sauce of Custom Conversions
  • 00:10:21 - Real-World Examples: How Tracking Transforms Strategy
  • 00:12:45 - Why Initiate Checkout Is More Than Just a Click
  • 00:15:03 - The Overlooked Power of Event Hierarchies
  • 00:18:27 - How to Use Standard Events for Precision Optimization
  • 00:21:58 - Real-Life Wins: Data-Driven Campaign Success Stories
  • 00:26:12 - Bridging the Gap: Aligning Tracking with Business Goals
  • 00:29:36 - The Wrap-Up: Practical Takeaways to Propel Your Success

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Perpetual Traffic
Helping marketing directors and CMOs master paid traffic and conversions!
Perpetual Traffic is a twice weekly podcast that shares cutting-edge strategies on acquiring leads and sales for your business. The show is produced by Tier 11 and hosted by Ralph Burns and Lauren Petrullo. Traffic is the act of putting your product, service, or message in front of your target audience…it’s the act of acquiring customers online while also building goodwill, and is the lifeline of any business. So, whether you’re a media buyer yet to create your first Facebook or Instagram ad, a Director of Marketing or CMO managing a team of marketing specialists, or a CEO growing your business on your own, you’ll discover actionable strategies that can be applied today. Perpetual Traffic combines the traffic strategies developed at Tier 11 with the real-life agency experience of the hosts. Listen to real stories of business owners and marketing executives just like you how they overcame struggles with digital marketing and online advertising. Learn how to make Facebook advertising, Instagram advertising, YouTube advertising, Twitter advertising, Google AdWords advertising, LinkedIn advertising, (and more) work for your business.

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