How to Master Facebook Ads for Your Clients’ Shows, with Megan Shields

Megan Shields discusses the intricacies of Facebook advertising, particularly for podcast editors who want to help their clients expose their clients’ shows to a larger audience. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the relevance of Facebook ads in today's digital landscape, debunks common myths, and outlines strategies for both client acquisition and podcast promotion.

Megan explains the role of the Meta tracking pixel, how to set up effective ad campaigns, and also highlights the importance of collaboration between podcast editors and ad managers to maximize ROI and achieve business goals.

Takeaways

• Facebook ads remain relevant with 3 billion monthly users
• Advertising will always work if done correctly
• The Meta tracking pixel is essential for measuring ad success
• Understanding your cost per lead is vital for ad campaigns
• Collaboration between podcast editors and ad managers enhances results

Key moments:

(00:00) The Relevance of Facebook Ads Today

(09:31) Understanding Facebook Ads Myths

(11:26) Strategies for Client Acquisition vs. Podcast Promotion

(18:09) The Role of Meta Tracking Pixel

(24:30) Setting Up and Budgeting for Ads

(27:36) Content Types for Effective Ads

(30:25) Maximizing ROI Beyond "Just" Podcast Promotion

(42:43) Key Metrics to Monitor for Ad Success

About Megan Shields:

Megan is, as her husband calls her, a snow-plow of progress.

Starting her sales career at age 24, she hit the ground running and became the top 10% of producers in the nation within the first 2 years by using the power of social media.

After realizing how sought after her social media strategies were in corporate America, she decided to start her own business and ChimeHouse Media was born.

Alongside her husband they serve clients all over the world, helping them grow their businesses and expand their reach using the power of Facebook and Instagram Ads.

Find Megan at ChimeHouseMedia.com

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Our Editor for this episode: Alejandro Ramierz

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