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The Pubcast with Jon Loomer

Jon Loomer
Meta
Meta Advertising
Advertising
Advertising Strategies
Audience Targeting
Facebook Ads
Advantage Plus Audience
Remarketing
Facebook
Facebook Advertising
Lookalike Audiences
Conversions
Performance Goals
Public Speaking
Detailed Targeting
Conversion History
Advertising Algorithm
View Through Conversions
Attribution
Advertising Objectives

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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Today's question is about whether a niche B2B audience can be too small for Meta ads to work effectively. Any business with a large enough real-world market to be profitable has an audience on Facebook and Instagram, so the issue isn't reach. The rea... more

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Advertisers assume ads with thousands of comments and reactions perform better due to social proof, and fear making edits that would erase that engagement. But Jon duplicated an ad with 6,000 comments and the new version starting from scratch immedia... more

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Today's question is about CPM being double in the US versus the UK and whether that means you should allocate double the budget. CPM varies by country due to competition, but higher CPM doesn't automatically mean worse performance. Jon explains when ... more

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Meta provides no transparency about which specific images or videos perform best when using flexible format, related media, or AI generated creative. Breakdowns exist but share almost no useful detail. Jon explains why this lack of transparency is in... more

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Luke Elliott
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Episode: What Do Most Advertisers Get Wrong About Meta Ads?
Rebecca Hefner
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Episode: How to Exclude Customers from Your Ads

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Jon Loomer
Host of The Pubcast with Jon Loomer; recognized as the primary host on Meta/Facebook ads-focused content.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Best Facebook / Meta Advertising Guru

    Jon Loomer is a down to earth, easy to understand Meta Advertising guru. Always helpful, always informative, Jon knows how to teach in an approachable, easy to understand manner. I’ve been following him for years and he doesn’t disappoint.

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    5
    Last Crisis
    Canada5 months ago
  • When I think of Jon I think of a wise owl. I have been in digital marketing since 2009 and of all the marketing experts I have learned from, he is one of only a few who have been faithful to their topic. He is the first person I think of when I have a Facebook problem to solve... because he has answers. He is patient and objective. He just says it like it is. When Facebook changes the algorithm, he is the first person that I hear it from. When something new begins to work, he is the first person... more

    Audible
    5
    Nick Graff
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wise Owl

    When I think of Jon I think of a wise owl. I have been in digital marketing since 2009 and of all the marketing experts I have learned from, he is one of only a few who have been faithful to their topic. He is the first person I think of when I have a Facebook problem to solve... because he has answers. He is patient and objective. He just says it like it is. When Facebook changes the algorithm, he is the first person that I hear it from. When something new begins to work, he is the first person... more

    Audible
    5
    Nick Graff
    United Statesa year ago
  • Terrific guy

    Great information, and so much value. Facebook advertising drives me nuts, but just reading his newsletters and listening to his podcast has saved me so much time and aggravation. I can’t wait to book some time with him when I’m ready.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doctor Bill 68
    United States2 years ago
  • Great content!

    Such enlightening content! John's very knowledgeable and informative, he provides real insights that definitely work. Glad to find your podcast, I'm learning a lot especially since we are into Facebook advertisements too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Facqt Media
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise accessibility and depth, with many citing immediate value and clear examples.
A few criticisms note pacing or interviewing style, suggesting occasional dead air or longer format could be tighter.
Feedback highlights practical, no-nonsense Facebook ad guidance and actionable tactics.

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How Do You Advertise Products with Long Buying Cycles?
Q: Hi Jon, my name is Camila, and I have a question for you regarding how to advertise products on meta. They are very expensive and have a long buying cycle.
The host acknowledges this is a common problem with high-ticket items and explains that even with longer times to purchase, traditional attribution windows can still apply. He recommends creating multiple ads tailored to different levels of awareness and intent, rather than relying on a single approach, and considering tactics like discounts or other incentives to re-engage potential buyers. If conversions are scarce, consider lead generation and email automation to move prospects toward purchase while keeping a conversion-focused strategy.
Does a Higher CPM Mean You Should Spend More?
Q: Why is the CPM in the US double what it is in the UK, and should I allocate a bigger budget there as a result?
CPM differences often come from competition and market dynamics; higher CPM can be offset by higher conversion rates or better cost per result, so budgets should be guided by actual conversions and profitability rather than CPM alone.
Should You Start New Campaigns with Creative Testing?
Q: Hi Jon, this is Amanda with a Pubcast question regarding creative testing. I recently taken a pause from doing campaigns for my business, and so now I'm ready to launch our very first campaign, and we have new creatives and wondering, should I be launching this brand new campaign, setting it up as creative testing, or should that come afterwards as I receive new creatives?
There isn't a true right or wrong here, but there is a preferred approach. Start the test at publication using the creative testing tool within the active ad set, and consider budgeting to give the test enough data, with a caveat that you can't test existing ads with the tool, so launching new ads with a test avoids messy duplication and provides clearer early insights.
What Do Most Advertisers Get Wrong About Meta Ads?
Q: If you could resolve one common point of confusion around meta ads, what would it be?
Focus on the ads themselves and understand that the algorithm is literal, while targeting inputs have become largely suggestions; in practice, improve creative and formats first before tinkering with audiences.
Does Manual Bidding Actually Work?
Q: Today's Pubcast question is about manual bidding. How should I think about using a cost cap and a large budget to scale campaigns?
The host explains that there are three main control options (cost per result goal, big cap, and ROAS goal) and cautions that while a cost cap can help manage costs, Meta will still try to spend your entire budget and there are auction dynamics and placement quality to consider; manual bidding can work as an experiment but miracles are unlikely, and results may be inconsistent if the optimization objective isn't aligned with purchases.

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What is The Pubcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show's focus centers on Facebook advertising, with practical, fast-paced insights across Meta ads, creative strategy, attribution, budgeting, and targeting. Episodes frequently explore how real-world experiments and data-informed testing impact ad performance, often challenging common assumptions and offering concrete tactics, templates, and shortcuts for marketers running campaigns on Meta platforms. The format emphasizes actionable takeaways in a concise, approachable way, and frequently surfaces guest perspectives or expert examples to illustrate robust, no-nonsense optimization. A standout quality is the blend of deep technical knowledge with a down-to-earth delivery that makes advanced Facebook marketing accessible to practitioners... more

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