[INSANE Case Study] How to Spend LESS & Make MORE on Meta & Google
Nov 19, 2024
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John Moran, a digital marketing strategist from the Tier 11 team, joins Ralph to discuss a groundbreaking case study on advertising efficiency. They dive into the Media Efficiency Ratio (MER) and its potential to uncover growth as opposed to the traditional ROAS. Listeners learn about reallocating ad budgets, reducing unnecessary spending, and real-world strategies for maximizing outcomes. Throughout the conversation, they explore the complexities of digital metrics and challenge established marketing norms, offering a fresh perspective on smarter advertising.
Rethinking ad spending strategies, such as focusing on Media Efficiency Ratio instead of ROAS, can unveil hidden growth opportunities.
Reducing or reevaluating brand campaign budgets allows businesses to improve performance metrics and better capture new customer opportunities.
Staying agile and adapting marketing strategies based on evolving consumer behavior and market trends is crucial for long-term success.
Deep dives
Maximizing Top Funnel Advertising
Utilizing connected TV ads in conjunction with display retargeting enhances top funnel advertising effectiveness. This approach allows businesses to reach a wider audience without the exorbitant costs typically associated with traditional TV advertising like Super Bowl commercials. By effectively reminding potential customers and driving conversions, this strategy is showing promising results in ongoing tests. Such a comprehensive advertising technique is critical for achieving a successful customer journey from awareness to purchase.
Innovative Case Study Insights
A recent case study highlighted the potential for drastic results when reevaluating advertising strategies. By analyzing spending patterns and making counterintuitive decisions, such as reducing brand campaign budgets, businesses can see significant growth in customer acquisition. This clothing store client experienced remarkable performance improvements when they shifted focus and budget allocation from brand campaigns to more targeted advertising efforts. It exemplifies the importance of regularly reviewing and adjusting strategies based on performance indicators rather than sticking with outdated practices.
Understanding Media Efficiency Ratio (MER)
The Media Efficiency Ratio (MER) emerges as a more effective measurement tool than traditional Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) for assessing advertising success. While ROAS can often depict an inflated picture of profitability, MER provides a clearer insight into how advertising spend translates into revenue across multiple channels. Businesses that adopt MER can better assess the overall effectiveness of their campaigns in driving growth. This shift in focus allows companies to allocate resources more intelligently, often resulting in better overall returns.
Deciding Between Brand and Performance Campaigns
A key takeaway from the discussion was the need to reevaluate the reliance on brand campaign spending. By temporarily reducing or pausing brand campaign budgets, businesses can analyze the effects on their overall performance and conversion rates. In cases where strong brand loyalty exists, such as well-established companies, it may be unnecessary to maintain high spending on these campaigns. Redirecting resources to performance-focused initiatives often yields better long-term results and helps capture new customer opportunities.
Adapting to Changes in Marketing Dynamics
The conversation stressed the importance of adapting to evolving marketing conditions, especially as competition increases and consumer behavior shifts. Understanding factors like seasonal changes, competitor actions, and market trends can significantly impact the effectiveness of ad campaigns. Agencies and marketers must continuously examine their strategies and make proactive adjustments rather than relying on past successes. By staying agile and informed, businesses can not only navigate challenges but also capitalize on new growth opportunities.
Ralph and John dig into a case study that flips conventional marketing on its head, showing how rethinking ad spend can drive unexpected results. They explore why focusing on Media Efficiency Ratio (MER) instead of ROAS can uncover hidden opportunities for growth. Through examples and real-time analysis, they reveal strategies for reallocating budgets, cutting unnecessary costs, and achieving better outcomes. Along the way, they take live questions and break down how metrics can reshape business decisions. It’s a session packed with lessons that challenge the status quo and offer a fresh perspective on smarter marketing.
Chapters
00:00:00 - Welcome to the Marketing Jungle: Ralph and John Unleashed
00:00:49 - The Case Study So Wild It’s Practically Fiction
00:02:05 - Doing the Opposite: When Counterintuitive is Just Intuitive
00:03:36 - ROAS vs. Reality: The Brand Campaign Smackdown
00:05:52 - MER Explained: Or Why ROAS is Crying in a Corner
00:08:20 - Results So Good You’ll Wonder If We’re Making Them Up
00:10:50 - ROAS Walks into a Bar. MER Kicks It Out.
00:13:00 - When Saving $7K Feels Better Than Finding $20 in Your Jeans
00:15:30 - $425,000 Later: Did Google Ads Just Buy Itself Dinner?
00:18:05 - Tracking the Truth: Wicked Reports and Google Play Detective
00:20:45 - Why Your Ad Agency’s Yacht Might Be Your Biggest Expense
00:25:10 - Margins vs. Metrics: A Fight as Old as Time, But With Spreadsheets
00:28:00 - Turning Ad Budgets into Revenue: Step One, Don’t Panic
00:30:00 - Final Marketing Lessons: Indicators, Sanity, and Why You Shouldn’t Chase ROAS
00:32:13 - Live Q&A: Your Questions, Our Strategy Confessions
00:33:12 - Shopping Ad Secrets: Turning Standard into Stellar
00:34:24 - Remarketing: When Stalking Your Customers Pays Off
00:35:57 - Demand Gen or Demand "Gen-uinely Confused"?
00:37:51 - Video Action Campaigns: Clickbait With a Purpose
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