Ready, Set, Paid Ads

Who Should Run Your Ads? A Deep Dive into DIY, In-House, and Agency Options

In this episode of Ready, Set, Paid Ads, we explore the crucial question of who should manage your ad campaigns: in-house, DIY, or an agency?
Drawing on 15 years of experience, we break down the pros and cons of each approach. DIY offers low costs and total control but comes with a steep learning curve and potential mistakes. Hiring an in-house manager ensures brand intimacy and quick turnaround but can be expensive and limiting without ongoing professional development. Turning to an agency provides access to strategic experts and broad insights but may lack deep brand familiarity.
Practical tips for each option are discussed, helping you decide which is best for your business stage and goals.
Tune in to gain valuable insights into optimising your ad management strategy.
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Ad Hacks: How to Audit Your Ad in Under 10 Minutes

In this episode of Ready Set Paid Ads, we're back with another 10 Minute Hack .
Get ready to conduct an effective ad audit in under 10 minutes. You will learn five practical steps to evaluate your ads without needing advanced data analytics. The guide covers assessing the hook, visuals, call to action, key metrics, and landing page experience. Plus, there's a bonus hack to ensure your ad resonates with your audience. 

AI Tech Stack for Ad Managers

In this epsisode of Ready Set Paid Ads, we explore the AI tools to avoid getting bogged down with busy work and instead focus on areas that drive the most results.
We deep dive into tools like Smartly.io for cross-platform ad management, Reveal Bot for rule-based automation and performance alerts, and ChatGPT for strategy and planning assistance. Plus the pros and cons of Creative.AI for rapid generation of creative ad variations and much more!
Find out which tools can work for you and can be integrated into your tech stack to improve ad campaign performance and streamline your workflow.

Do You Ads? With Christine Corcoran

In this episode of Ready Set Paid Ads, we're joined by Christine Corcoran, a business mindset coach and high ticket sales strategist.
We delve into the importance of overcoming mindset blocks, particularly around money and imposter syndrome, to achieve business growth. We discuss the critical role of personal growth in entrepreneurship, the necessity of adopting effective sales processes, and the benefits of leveraging paid ads to broaden business reach.
It's a great conversation that will uplift and motivate you too!
You can connect with Christine across Instagram and LinkedIn, by searching Christine Corcoran. Or head to Christine's website here.

The Creative Refresh: How to Stop Your Ads From Fatiguing

In this episode of Ready Set Paid Ads, we dive into the common issue of ad fatigue and how to tackle it with a strategic creative refresh cycle. 
We explore the signs of ad fatigue, such as falling click-through rates and rising costs per conversion, and discuss how to reset visuals and messaging. The episode outlines a detailed approach to monitoring ad performance at the ad level, rotating within various hooks and formats, and using AI tools to ideate and create new content efficiently. 
Practical tips on using analytics, rotating creative formats, and maintaining a robust testing protocol provide invaluable guidance for sustaining ad performance and preventing fatigue.
Download the Creative Refresh Checklist here: https://maryanneamies.com/creative-refresh-checklist-2/  

Ads Hacks: 5 Power Phrases That Make Your CTA Convert

In this episode of Ready Set Paid Ads, we introduce the new 'Ad Hacks' series featuring practical, 10-minute episodes focused on actionable advertising tips.
The episode kicks off with five effective CTA (Call-to-Action) phrases designed to improve your ad conversions. We discuss why sometimes the issue with ad performance lies in weak CTAs rather than audience targeting or creative content. By using clear, actionable, emotionally engaging, and timely CTAs, you can better guide your audience and increase conversion rates. 
You'll hear CTAs tailored for different stages of the customer journey, to test and measure in your campaigns and find the most effective approach.

The 5 Key Metrics Every Paid Ads Marketer Should Know

In this episode of Ready Set Paid Ads, we are focusing on the importance of metrics in your paid ad campaigns and overall marketing strategies. We delve into common metrics such as Click Through Rate (CTR), Conversion Rate, Cost Per Click (CPC), Return On Ad Spend (ROAS), and Cost Per Acquisition (CPA). Each metric is explained in detail, including how to calculate them and why they are crucial for understanding and optimizing your campaigns. 
 
The episode also touches on the importance of combining hard data with emotional intelligence to get a well-rounded view of your ad performance and making data-driven decisions. Essential tips on proper conversion tracking setup and the implications of various metrics on ad efficiency and budget utilisation are discussed, offering practical advice for both seasoned marketers and newcomers.

Do You Ads? With Emma Lovell

We're joined by Emma Lovell in this episode of Ready, Set, Paid Ads, a seasoned digital marketer, the queen of Bleisure and founder of Rest & Receive Retreats.
Emma shares her journey with Paid Ads over the years, highlighting the highs and lows with Meta Ads. We dive into the whole marketing eco-system, and how strategic content planning can help you showcase a business that has multiple focuses - especially when there are campaigns competing for the same air space!
This is an honest and insightful chat full of takeaways for all business owners.
You can connect with Emma across Instagram and LinkedIn, by searching Emma Lovell or at Emmalovell.au and restandreceive.au

Part 2: Ready to Roll Out Paid Ads Funnels

In this episode of Ready Set Paid Ads, we delve into three practical paid ad funnels, ready to implement in your business. Featuring a detailed guide on creating a Lead Magnet Funnel tailored for coaches, service providers, and digital product sellers, designed to build email lists and nurture leads. We also explore an E-commerce Product Launch Funnel suitable for product-based brands, focusing on full-funnel strategies to build awareness, generate leads, and convert at launch. Lastly, we discuss a Low Ticket Self-Liquidating Offer Funnel ideal for creators and educators with digital products, offering insights on making digital offers that quickly cover ad costs. Whether you are involved in professional services, coaching, or e-commerce, one of these funnels, or a hybrid of them, can help you set up and optimise your first-ever funnel campaign.

Do You Ads? With Denise Duffield-Thomas

In this episode of Ready Set, Paid Ads, we welcome money mindset mentor Denise Duffield-Thomas. We delve into the intricacies of overcoming money-related mindset blocks, the importance of consistency, and how paid advertising can transform businesses. Denise shares her journey from resisting advertisements due to 'sweat equity' beliefs to embracing them as a vital business strategy. The conversation also explores the impact of cultural and familial money memories, the advantages of new technologies like AI in advertising, and the importance of diversification in marketing strategies. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs looking to balance mindset work with practical business strategies.