The Baseball Manager Analogy: What Advertisers Get Wrong
The Pubcast with Jon Loomer
A baseball manager's job is to put talented players in position to succeed, not over-manage with unnecessary bunts and quirky strategies. Jon explains why advertisers make the same mistake - focusing on complex campaign tactics instead of what actually wins: great ads.
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When Your Budget Is Just Too Small
The Pubcast with Jon Loomer
Small budgets create a cascade of problems beyond just limited results. Jon explains why low ad spend makes it impossible to meaningfully test, optimize, or learn from your campaigns - and what to do when you simply can't spend more.
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The Four Traits of Successful Advertisers
The Pubcast with Jon Loomer
After 13+ years of working with Meta advertisers, Jon has identified four key characteristics that separate successful advertisers from those who struggle. It's not about tactics - it's about your approach to complexity, change, learning, and responsibility.
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Is Your Campaign Objective Irrelevant?
The Pubcast with Jon Loomer
Advertisers often misunderstand what campaign objectives actually do. Jon explains why saying you're running a "sales campaign" or "traffic campaign" is misleading.
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Why Your Performance Goal Changes Everything
The Pubcast with Jon Loomer
Your performance goal defines everything about your Meta ad delivery - who sees your ads, what quality of results you get, and which placements are used. Jon explains how the algorithm interprets each goal and why some lead to far better outcomes than others.
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What You Don't Know About Meta Attribution
The Pubcast with Jon Loomer
Most advertisers have misconceptions about how Meta attribution actually works. Jon covers four key aspects that explain why your Ads Manager results rarely match your backend data.
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The Truth About Meta's Click Attribution
The Pubcast with Jon Loomer
Meta's click attribution works differently than most advertisers understand. Jon explains what actually counts as a "click" and how to select the right attribution windows for different campaign types.
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Should You Count View Through Conversions?
The Pubcast with Jon Loomer
View-through conversions are often misunderstood or completely ignored in reporting. Jon explains when they provide real value versus when they're giving Meta undeserved credit, and how to properly evaluate them based on campaign type and audience.
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The Case for Simple Meta Ad Campaigns
The Pubcast with Jon Loomer
Many Meta advertisers overcomplicate their approach in the belief that sophistication leads to better results. Jon explains why the opposite is often true, outlining a simplified strategy that focuses on fewer campaigns, minimal ad sets, and limited customizations.
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Stop Blaming Meta for Your Results
The Pubcast with Jon Loomer
Meta advertising conspiracy theories are a sign of lacking confidence. When results are poor, it's tempting to blame the platform rather than take responsibility. Jon explains why this approach is counterproductive and how to focus on the factors you can actually control.
info_outlineIf you're a Facebook advertiser, understand the nuance. There are so many factors that determine whether or not your ads are successful, and many of these factors are outside of your control. It's okay to say "It Depends."