Perpetual Traffic

Perpetual Traffic

Perpetual Traffic is a twice weekly podcast for CMOs, marketing directors, and business owners who want to master paid advertising, scale their businesses profitably and stay one step ahead of the shifting paid advertising landscape of today. Hosted by Ralph Burns (CEO of Tier 11, managing $200M+ in ad spend) and Lauren Petrullo (award-winning CEO of Mongoose Media), the show covers digital marketing strategy, paid traffic optimization, and performance marketing, featuring expert interviews, case studies, and actionable campaign breakdowns. If you’re tired of wasting ad spend on campaigns that don’t convert, struggling to prove marketing ROI to executives, or overwhelmed by constantly changing platform algorithms and marketing tactics that promise results but deliver disappointment you’re in the right place. This show will give you the proven strategies from agencies managing millions in ad spend, behind-the-scenes campaign optimizations that actually work, and expert insights on marketing metrics that matter for real business growth. From Meta Ads and Google optimization to landing page conversion tactics and marketing attribution, each episode delivers actionable strategies you can implement immediately to improve your ROAS and scale your marketing efforts. Get all the free episode resources at perpetualtraffic.com 13+ million downloads | 700+ episodes | Weekly since 2015

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December 30, 2025 43 mins

In this final part of our four-part series on why Meta remains the top platform for scaling in 2026, we continue analysing the evolution of Meta’s advertising engine. From the days of custom audience uploads in 2012 to the impact of the 2016 election and the fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, these milestones have shaped the platform’s current landscape.

We also explore how the iOS 14 update and the rise of TikTok have pu...

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Do you still consider Meta a targeting platform? If so, that mindset is probably costing you scale, efficiency, and confidence in your numbers. We see too many marketers clinging to old playbooks, such as hyper-specific audiences, exclusions, and lookalikes, without realizing the platform has fundamentally changed.

In this episode, we continue our discussion on the evolution of Meta advertising, from the early days of right-hand ra...

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We continue our discussion on why Meta is still the most powerful ad platform and what to expect in the coming year. We break down how Facebook figured out monetization, from early Microsoft deals and disastrous missteps like Beacon to right-hand rail ads and the moment ads entered the newsfeed.

We’ll walk you through the desktop era, the transition to mobile, and why Meta’s make-or-break moment before its IPO changed everything abo...

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    Meta’s global reach and heavy AI investments give it an undeniable edge over other digital marketing platforms. In today’s episode, we are exploring how Meta’s ongoing innovations will reshape advertising in 2026 and what this means for your business or agency.

    Lauren shares her firsthand experience testifying at a House subcommittee about how Meta’s AI tools are helping small businesses scale. We unpack why Meta's capabilities (lik...

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    Set up your business for success with our Creative Diversification Package. You’ll get 30+ fresh creatives monthly in 10 high-converting formats plus free access to media buying and Tier 11’s Data Suite: https://tiereleven.com/cd 

    Are you ready for 2026? Many businesses are focusing on the wrong things right now, but setting specific, measurable goals today could set you up for massive growth next year. In this episode, we shar...

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    Meta's new Andromeda retrieval engine demands REAL creative diversity. Get Tier 11’s Creative Diversification Package and access Media Buying + Data Suite for FREE:

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    Is Meta forcing all your ad spend into one product, regardless of what you actually want to scale? What if the very thing limiting your business isn’t your ads or your offer but the algorithm you’ve been unintentionally training?

    In this ad ...

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    Do you ever feel like your marketing messages aren’t landing? What if the real issue isn’t the message itself, but how you’re communicating it? In today’s episode, we explore the art of communication with Charles Duhigg, the New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit and Super Communicators. 

    Charles shares how understanding different types of conversations can help you connect with your audience, build trust, and ...

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    It’s time to draw your 2026 marketing plan, and we want to help you maximize profits with Meta ads. We’re offering you 30 monthly deliverables,10 ad types, media buying, and access to Tier 11’s Data Suite before the year ends.

    Claim your Creative Diversification Package now at: https://www.tiereleven.com/cd 

    Are you trying to squeeze every last bit out of Meta, Google, and TikTok but still missing a piece of the growth puzzle? W...

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    As the BFCM dust settles, it’s time to plan for Q4 and 2026. We’re offering you 30 monthly deliverables, 10 ad types, media buying, and access to Tier 11’s data suite to help you maximize profits with Meta ads.

    Claim your Creative Diversification Package at: https://www.tiereleven.com/cd 

    Record Black Friday sales don’t mean anything if you shredded your margins to get there. In this episode, we reveal the hidden metrics behind ...

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    With the latest GEM and Andromeda updates, creative diversification is the only way to crack Meta's algorithm. We’re offering you 30 monthly deliverables,10 ad types, media buying, and access to Tier 11’s data suite to help you stay ahead.

    Get our exclusive Creative Diversification Package at: https://www.tiereleven.com/cd 

    The days of throwing up a simple product photo to your Meta ads and hoping for conversions are long gone. ...

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    Creative diversification is now the primary lever that Meta is rewarding. You need at least 30+ fresh concepts per month to unlock the algorithm's full potential. Our Creative Diversification Package will give you that and more. 

    Check out the offer at: https://www.tiereleven.com/cd 

    Meta’s latest update will fundamentally change how your ads are ranked, served, and scaled. However, most advertisers don’t even know it’s alr...

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    Creative diversity is a must to crack Meta's new Andromeda algorithm and dominate your market. We’re offering you 30 monthly deliverables, 10 ad types, media buying, and access to Tier 11’s data suite to help you stay ahead.

    Get our exclusive Creative Diversification Package at: https://www.tiereleven.com/cd 

    Are you really getting the most out of your ad spend? What if you could drastically reduce your ad budget while seeing be...

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    John Moran joins us this week as we unpack how the Andromeda model is reshaping media buying, why creative diversification is no longer optional, and how three rapid rounds of creative iterations dropped CPA from $44 to $25 in just 10 days. We walk you through the exact playbook we used to achieve these results. 

    If you’ve ever paused an ad because it “spent too much,” or you’re still clinging to last-click thinking, John’s pro...

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    Meta's Andromeda update has disrupted digital marketing for good. But, we've cracked the code! We’re offering you 30 monthly deliverables,10 ad types, media buying, and access to Tier 11’s data suite to help you stay ahead.

    Get our exclusive Creative Diversification Package at: https://www.tiereleven.com/cd 

    AI is not a buzzword. It is not a passing trend. It’s the future of marketing. In this episode, we explore why big tech co...

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    While other advertisers scramble to figure out Meta's Andromeda update, we've cracked the code! Our Creative Diversification Package will increase your ads’ reach by 50%+ and save you over $330k on agency fees.

    Join the winning 0.01% businesses now at:  https://www.tiereleven.com/cd 

    Do you feel overwhelmed by the speed of AI advancements? The tech world is evolving rapidly, making it a challenge to keep up, especially with...

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    Stop losing money on ads! Grab your copy of Tier 11’s FREE calculator with all the actors and formulas you need to determine the most important metric in your marketing efforts.

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    Joining us today is Cole Turner, Growth Strategist at Tier 11. We break down how incorrect nCAC (New Customer Acquisition Cost) calculations can make you believe you're profitable when y...

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    Unlock the ultimate marketing advantage with Tier 11's Creative Diversification Package! Get 30 monthly deliverables,10 ad types, and access to the Tier 11 data suite. Available exclusively for 11 lucky businesses at: https://www.tiereleven.com/apply 

    Are media buyers becoming obsolete? With Meta’s Andromeda update and AI automating campaign optimization, most marketers are still stuck tweaking ads while missing the real levers...

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    Have you ever been in a negotiation and felt like you were just begging to close the deal? Oren Klaff, the master of persuasion and author of Pitch Anything, is back to show us how to take control of high-stakes business conversations. 

    We talk about the power of "status" in negotiations and how framing your offer makes all the difference. Oren breaks down the distinction between physical and cognitive status and how to leverag...

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    Do you really control your ads anymore or just think you do? The more Meta’s AI promises to optimize your performance, the more it quietly reshapes your creative and brand. Today, Lauren and I break down the hidden trade-offs behind Meta’s Advantage+ Creative Image Generator and why letting AI “help” your campaigns might not mean what you think. 

    Lauren shares her recent webinar launch results using Meta’s new creative tools an...

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    Do you still believe in “cut the losers and let the winners run”? After seeing what Meta’s Andromeda update is doing under the hood, that old-school strategy might be costing you real growth. In this Ad Lab session, John Moran and I break down how Andromeda completely rewrites the rules of campaign optimization and why CPA alone no longer tells the whole story. 

    We analyse live account data where spend doubled, CPAs held steady...

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