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Do YouTube ads beat the ads on every other platform every single time? That’s the bold claim today’s guest makes. In this episode, host Kasim Aslam sits down with “the world authority on YouTube, foremost thought leader on omni-channel marketing, and really sharp cat” Aleric Heck. Brutally honest Kasim admits he didn’t like Aleric at first, but he was just jealous. Aleric is a genius, but he’s also a really likable guy and won Kasim’s heart. At the ripe old age of 12, Aleric started making YouTube videos teaching people how to use the apps on their iPhones. That YouTube channel paid his way through college and now funds his entire lifestyle. The man knows his way around this platform like nobody else, and he shares some very valuable advice. Listen in for Aleric’s answer to Kasim’s big question: Is the golden age of YouTube dead? IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:Tips for optimizing your ad campaigns off qualified leads, not any old leadsWhy (and how) to use 3D las

It’s human nature to freak out every time another change happens in the internet advertising world, but this time you really don’t need to. Trust us.  In today’s episode, host Kasim Aslam sits down with John Moran, Chief Strategist at Solutions 8 and “smartest Google Ads guy in the whole wide world.” John is actually excited about this new Google change which means everything is going to be okay. FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts) was Google’s web tracking answer to the iOS privacy updates, but now they’ve killed FLoC and introduced Topics. Why? How? What’s the difference? What does this mean for advertisers? And when are things going to stop changing for a hot second? Listen in as Kasim and John answer all the questions you have, and a few you never even thought to ask.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:The key differences between FLoC and Topics (and why you need to know)What this change means for companies with long sales cyclesWhy 3 topics and why 3 weeks?How to start expe

When done right, influencer marketing can move the needle exponentially for your brand. In today’s episode, host Kasim Aslam sits down with Justin Kline, co-founder of Markerly, an agency that helps companies leverage influencer marketing to make their brand more human. Kasim admits that he’s been skeptical about influencer marketing as a traffic source and challenges Justin to change his mind. (Spoiler: Justin changes Kasim’s mind.) Influencer marketing is all about your level of persuasiveness—how many people you can get to know, like, and trust you. Then your audience becomes very valuable to a brand that wants to reach them.  Listen in to hear some great strategies for finding the right influencers at the right time for the right price to help you scale your brand. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:What big influencer marketing mistakes brands commonly make Why influencer marketing is superior to retargetingHow to figure out which influencers are the best fit for your brandWhy you

Prior to the iOS update, it was easy to compare your ad performance on Facebook and Instagram. Now you’ve got to get creative. If you missed Part 1 of co-hosts Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam’s discussion with Tier 11’s Angela Ponsford, check that out first. In today’s episode, the trio continues their chat about Instagram advertising and what you need to know to get the best results possible on this platform. They talk about the merger between paid and organic ads—and the inescapable fact that IG reels aren’t going anywhere. You absolutely need to utilize them if you want to stay relevant. Stop trying to hack the algorithm, Kasim says, and just play the game. Listen in for some tips on building community and engaging your audience on Instagram in some new (and not that scary) ways. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:How to create a specific audience and boost small bits of content only to themWhy paid ads by themselves don’t work on InstagramHow to set up conversation starters in your Instagram DMs

You know that building your Instagram following will help your business, but how does advertising really work on this platform? In today’s episode, co-hosts Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam sit down with one of their most popular repeat guests, Angela Ponsford, Social Cosmonaut of Stellar Communication at Tier 11, to talk about Instagram ads. “Instagram is a tough nut to crack from a paid media standpoint,” Angela says. Of all the social channels out there, it’s often hardest to find good information about Instagram advertising—what’s working and what isn’t. But the good news is that Angela is an expert. She explains the conversion lead ads that Tier 11 has been testing and gives us the pros and cons and everything in between. Listen in to see whether or not conversion lead ads are the right fit for your business. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:The big difference between lead gen ads and conversion lead adsHow to get more qualified leads on Instagram (and what it will cost you)Why conversion lead

Want some tips for improving your Facebook ad campaigns straight from the mouths of the Meta guys? If you didn’t listen to part 1 of this series, you have to do that now. Seriously. Now. We’ll wait. In today’s episode, co-hosts Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam continue their brilliant chat with Sean Bedford, Solutions Engineer at Meta, and Ben Lampert, Solutions Architect at Meta. They dive deep into the specifics of how Conversions API works and share some small tweaks you can make to your ad campaigns that could go a really long way. Meta recognizes how hard CAPI has been for advertisers. That’s why they’ve been working hard on CAPI Gateway. Listen in for some tips to help you come out on the other side of this iOS crisis even stronger than before.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:How the AEM hierarchy works and how to set it up the right wayWhy (and how) you should draw out your customer life cycleHow CAPI gets around some of advertisers’ biggest problemsHow it’s possible to have well-perf

It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for. Meta and Perpetual Traffic converge for the very first time.  In today’s episode, co-hosts Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam sit down with two of the smartest guys on the planet. Sean Bedford is the Solutions Engineer for Meta, and Ben Lampert is the Solutions Architect for Meta. They cover a whole lot of brilliant and important topics from Conversions API, Visibility, and EMQ matching to CRM, PCM, and AEM. And they have some good news: we’re seeing much better data on the other side of 2021. And it’s largely a result of Meta doing the work to help companies and agencies navigate this huge shift. Listen in to find out what the Meta guys think about Kasim’s iOS 14 Meta hack—and so much more.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:What effect Conversions API has had on advertisers’ visibility and data controlHow to make sure you have a cohesive data strategyWhat you need to know about PCM and AEMTips for choosing the right predictive event&n

A new bill was introduced this week that could literally take away your ability to be seen by your target audience. In today’s episode, host Kasim Aslam shares his thoughts on the Verge article that came out this week: “Democrats Unveil Bill to Ban Online ‘Surveillance Advertising.’” Kasim, who is anti-partisan, is forced to get “mildly political” as he responds to this unsettling news. The bill would ban all use of digital advertising targeting ads to users. Kasim doesn’t want to be dramatic, but this is a dramatic bill, he says. If passed, it could effectively be the end of digital marketing as we know it. If they take away your ability to be seen by a relevant audience, “your message will be lost. You’ll be de-platformed. You’ll be a needle in a stack of needles.” Listen in to hear Kasim’s thoughtful hot take and what he thinks is actually the solution to all of our trafficking problems. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:What kind of targeting the bill does “allow” and why that’s not a

Is email dead, or can it be reinvigorated by content creators who want to connect and engage with their audience in a new way?   In today’s episode, host Kasim Aslam sits down with Jeff Kupietsky, CEO at Jeeng, to discuss the future of email as a viable channel for brands and marketers. Jeeng is a platform for content creators to help them better engage and monetize their audience through personalized cross-channel messaging. They can help you send customized emails that fit each person based on the time of day, the device they’re on, and what they care about. Jeff suggests sending relevant emails in a regular cadence to build trust and community. Listen in for some innovative ways to utilize and monetize email marketing in a privacy-first world. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:Tips for customizing email to the same degree you customize social mediaHow to grow your click-to-deliver rate (and why the metric is so important)How often you should send emails to your list (and why)Tips f

In late 2021, TikTok took over as the #1 trafficked domain name in the world. How did this happen and what does it mean for marketers? In today’s episode, co-hosts Ralph Burn and Kasim Aslam sit down to discuss the future of video advertising. Kasim, who runs a Google ad agency and has a YouTube channel, is floored by the news that TikTok has surpassed Google as the number one domain. He’d been dismissive of TikTok and is ready to admit it’s clearly a huge opportunity. By the end of 2022, online videos will make up 82% of all consumed internet traffic. YouTube and TikTok are channels no serious marketer can ignore.    Listen in for some helpful tips on diversifying your traffic sources and advertising on YouTube and TikTok. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:Tips for making your TikTok ad look native to the platform (not like an ad)How YouTube is attempting to replicate TikTokOther trends (like the metaverse) you’ll want to get in on sooner than laterWhy Kasim thinks you need to run ev

Huge marketing opportunities await you in this new frontier of CTV, OTT, and programmatic advertising. In today’s episode, co-hosts Ralph Burn and Kasim Aslam sit down with Dan Larkman. CEO and founder of Keynes Digital, to discuss a paid traffic source they’ve never talked about on the podcast to date: connected TV (CTV). Dan, a self-proclaimed data geek, is a genius when it comes to programmatic advertising, media buying, tracking, and multi-touch attribution. He simplifies these concepts in a way that beginners can understand and shares why he thinks digital marketers absolutely need to know about them.  Listen in for what’s basically a master class on TV ads. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:Why programmatic advertising is so valuable and growing so fast How to partner with cross-device companies to track from different devicesHow smaller brands can bust through the two biggest barriers to connected TVWhy multi-touch attribution will be a key factor in 2022 (and what means) 

If 2021 taught us anything, it’s that we always have to be prepared for bad stuff to happen.  In today’s episode, co-hosts Ralph Burn and Kasim Aslam sit down to talk about what they learned this past year and how they’re going to take this knowledge into the future. Kasim says there will always be tumult and change. This doesn’t mean you hunker down in your bunker. It means you prepare; you diversify; you’re not afraid to change and grow. He stresses the importance of honesty, perseverance, being nimble, and building community as we move into this new year. Listen in for some little tweaks that can make a huge difference in your business in 2022. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:Tips for diversifying your traffic sources without spreading yourself too thinWhy you can’t just focus on online conversions and be successfulWhy being honest makes you more marketableHow to build a powerful community one follower/fan at a time LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Episode 356 with Savann

It’s a rare thing to find a TikTok advertising genius who generously shares her secrets with the world for free, but we found one. In today’s episode, co-hosts Ralph Burn and Kasim Aslam sit down with Savannah Sanchez, a freelancer who helps e-commerce businesses with TikTok—from ad strategies to driving conversions to developing creatives. It’s never been easier to be inspired, Savannah says, and she’s got a handful of TikTok formulas that have worked consistently across all brands, even as the world keeps changing around us. Listen in for some great advice on knowing your product and your customer, making creatives that resonate, and replicating them successfully on virtually any platform.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:How to best utilize the Facebook Ads library and TikTok Creative CenterWhy you need to immediately build a one-question post-purchase surveyWhich easily-replicable TikTok formulas have worked best across all brandsTips for going back to traditional marketing basics&nb

Digital ad agencies got their worlds rocked from every side in 2021. What do they need to know if they want to survive (and thrive in) 2022?     In today’s episode, co-hosts Ralph Burn and Kasim Aslam sit down once again with Nick Shackelford, founder and CEO of Structured Agency. Nick is uniquely positioned to talk about this because his agency saw so much growth and then so much loss in terms of brand acquisition and brand churn in 2021. Ralph says agencies had gotten lazy, and those days are done and gone, but he’s still super optimistic about the agency space.   Listen in to hear why Nick thinks 2022 is going to be the absolutely best year for digital ecommerce and online marketing.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why you need a backlog or consistent inbound of content to test when running paid ads Why Ralph thinks some agencies that floundered in 2021 deserved it Why 2022 might be a great time to sell your agency  Why there will ALWAYS be a market for digital ad agencies (if you do it right)   LINKS AN

There’s a structure for what works on Twitter, and today’s guest is sharing the secrets to his wild success in 2021 on this often overlooked platform.     In today’s episode, co-hosts Ralph Burn and Kasim Aslam sit down with Nick “The Shack” Shackelford, founder and CEO of Structured Agency. In February 2021, Nick’s competitive nature led him to bet a buddy he could get to 10k Twitter followers first. Ten months later, he’s almost doubled that. So, how did he become King of the Twitterverse? Great content, humor, being bold (and sometimes contrarian), and taking the time to engage with others in an intentional way. And he says anyone can do what he did.   Listen in for a peek at Nick’s roadmap to Twitter greatness.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Which cheap/free Twitter tools Nick recommends What key things you need to know about Twitter threads How to schedule your weekly content and engagement 3 things you can do on Twitter that set you apart from the crowd     LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISO

What a wild year! Here at Perpetual Traffic, we navigated a lot of changes, learned a lot of new stuff, and had a whole lot of fun.   In today’s episode, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite clips from the podcast in 2021. You can imagine how hard it was to narrow it down to five episodes that resonated most with our audience. You’ll hear some brilliant insights from co-hosts Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam as well as powerhouse guests Amanda Powell, Vanessa Vega, Angela Ponsford, and Tyler Horsley.   Listen in for some awesome highlights from this year, then head over to the new Perpetual Traffic website to fill out a quick survey to let us know how we can make 2022 even better!   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to take your product to the next level and evolve with your customer Tips for surviving the iOS updates by going back to fundamentals How to hire for talents, not skills (and how to know the difference) Ways to get a higher SEO ranking without going crazy with content How to get started with Yo

Everybody wants their clients to be happy, but it doesn’t just happen by default.    In today’s episode, co-hosts Ralph Burn and Kasim Aslam sit down with Taylor McMaster, Founder and Client Account Manager at DOT & Company. Taylor manages client relationships for digital marketing agencies, which means she’s basically every agency’s dream. As a customer advocate, she’s passionate about proactive communication, welcome gifts, regular updates, learning about the client’s needs and preferences, building trust, and ultimately a long-term relationship.   Listen in for some great tips on optimizing the customer experience from someone who’s really awesome at it.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why the first 90 days with a client are so critical (and how to build trust)  Do’s and don’ts when communicating with clients How a client-facing account manager can also protect the team Ways to make your client feel like they’re your only client   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: DOT & Company Emai

A whole lot of people run Google Ad campaigns without knowing if or why they’re working. There’s a simple way to find out.   In today’s episode, host Kasim Aslam sits down with John Moran, Chief Strategist at Solutions 8 and #1 Google Ads guy in the world (according to Kasim), to talk about making sure you’re doing Google Ads right. John’s first piece of advice is to get your sales and marketing teams working in tandem, not opposition. “They’re like the right leg and left leg,” he says. “If only one of them is working, you’re going in circles.” And the most important thing of all? You need a CRM tool.   Listen in as Kasim and John talk all things CRM—the good, the bad, and the pricey.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to identify common denominators between closed deals What one thing to track if you track nothing else How to choose a CRM tool out of the 5 billion on the market Which CRM tool does most of the grunt work for you   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Perpetual Traffic Survey

Not a lot of people are using this setter and closer sales model, but one successful CEO swears by it.    In today’s episode, co-hosts Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam sit down with Loyd Hale, CEO of Healthcare Growth Network, to talk about high-end sales funnels and the setter/closer model of selling that has worked so well for him. Loyd says he’s in the business of creating order out of chaos and setting up both sides for success. Make that three sides—the patients, the healthcare providers, and Loyd and his team.   Listen in as Loyd drops some knowledge bombs for high-ticket selling that you can apply to your own business. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How Loyd has gotten a 50% schedule rate, 80% show rate, and 50% close rate. What one thing you should hyper-focus on before moving on How to package what you’re selling in a unique and customized way Tips on retargeting, prospecting, and scripting   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Healthcare Growth Network Connect with Loyd on LinkedIn CrankW

Advertising across multiple platforms (Facebook, Google, YouTube) is a brilliant idea, as long as you understand the key differences between them.     In today’s episode, Nick Miller, head of Tier 11’s Google division, shares the key tactics and strategies that have gotten great results for their customers. There are definitely synergies and crossovers between platforms, but you also have to know what works on one platform but not another. Marketers who can expertly differentiate have an edge over those who can’t.   Listen in for some helpful marketing advice for Facebook, YouTube, and Google Display Network.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The three most powerful ways of targeting on Google Why the first three seconds of a YouTube ad are still really important The key difference between Facebook targeting and Google targeting Which images work best on Google Display Network   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Tier 11 Perpetual Traffic podcast OUR PARTNERS: No Limit Creatives gives you unl