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Episode Summary:

In this engaging episode, the discussion centers on the common pitfalls in tracking digital advertising campaigns and the importance of understanding key performance metrics.

Stacy goes into why many advertisers feel their ads aren't working, highlighting the significance of tracking the right data. She offers insights into the misconception surrounding the return on ad spend (ROAS) and stress that not every campaign can be measured by this metric, similar to expecting a fish count without having fished.

This clarifies the need to set realistic expectations and objectives for every advertising campaign.

The episode concludes with valuable steps on customizing reports in Facebook Ads Manager to ensure accurate data analysis, further enhancing the listener's knowledge and confidence in managing ad campaigns.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the right metrics to track is crucial for determining ad effectiveness.
• Return on ad spend (ROAS) may not apply to all campaigns; knowing your campaign goals is key.
• Beginners should focus on affordable campaigns like traffic or video view campaigns with appropriate metrics.
• Customizing your columns in Facebook Ads Manager is essential for an accurate understanding of your campaign data.

Notable Quotes:

• “You're not looking at the right metrics. The best way to know what metrics you need is to understand your campaign objective.”
• “Not every campaign you can track and base any decisions on ROAS.”
• “I'm going to give you just a short, a short demonstration… you can customize what results you want to see.”

Resources:

• Facebook Ads Manager: Link to Facebook Ads Manager (URL provided for context)
• Stacy's Quiz GPT for advertising readiness

Listeners are encouraged to tune into the full episode to gain deeper insights into optimizing ad campaigns and to explore upcoming episodes for more expert guidance on effective advertising strategies.

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