Explicitly calling out your ideal customer in ad copy (e.g., "demand gen marketers") does more than grab their attention. It provides a clear signal to the ad platform's algorithm, helping it more effectively identify and serve your ad to the right people. If the consumer is confused, so is the algorithm.
Social media has evolved into 'interest media.' The algorithm is so effective that the content itself—the words you use, your background, your appearance—is the primary targeting mechanism. Instead of chasing broad appeal, create content specifically for your ideal avatar, and the platform will find them for you.
Acknowledging that "relevance" is subjective shouldn't lead to creating generic, one-size-fits-all campaigns. Instead, it demands a high-volume creative strategy that produces dozens of distinct assets, each tailored to be hyper-relevant to a specific consumer segment or "demand state."
Social media has shifted from 'social' to 'interest' media, where the algorithm targets users based on the content they consume. Making hyper-specific content for your target audience is the most effective form of targeting. Resist making broad content for vanity metrics, as it won't reach qualified buyers.
Don't shy away from industry-specific lingo in advertising. Using terms that only your target audience understands (e.g., "SLPs" for speech pathologists) acts as an immediate trust signal. It proves you're an insider who deeply understands their specific problems, making the message more resonant.
Previously, marketers told Meta who to target. With the new AI algorithm, marketers provide diverse creative, and the AI uses that creative to find the right audience. Targeting control has shifted from human to machine, fundamentally changing how ads are built and optimized.
With Meta's Andromeda algorithm automating audience targeting, the primary reason for poor ad performance is no longer incorrect targeting settings. Wasted money is now almost exclusively a result of insufficient or non-diverse creative, making creative strategy the most critical component of a successful campaign.
Due to high CPCs, LinkedIn ad copy should be direct and clear about who the offer is for. Unlike Facebook's flashy, attention-grabbing style, the goal on LinkedIn is to repel unqualified clicks and attract only the most relevant prospects, maximizing budget efficiency.
Stop creating broad content to chase views. Algorithms are so effective that creating hyper-specific content for your ideal customer is the most efficient way to reach them. The content itself is now the targeting mechanism.
To attract a new audience, create content that explicitly calls out your target demographic's specific situations and identifiers. This is more effective than broad content because it makes the audience feel seen and understood, prompting the algorithm to find more people like them.
As AI agents and synthesized search become intermediaries, traditional channels are insufficient. The new imperative is ensuring your brand’s data is accessible to AI models as they reason and generate responses, directly influencing the outcome before it reaches the consumer.