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Next Level Facebook Ads Podcast

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Welcome To The NEXT LEVEL Facebook Ads Podcast with Phil Graham. We help you MASTER Facebook ads and give you an EDGE over your competition. If you want to be PART OF A MOVEMENT that is taking digital marketers to new heights, this is for YOU. Let's GO!

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  • Tuesday · 6 min

    EP 486: Are You Testing Different Facebook Ad Angles & Ideas?

    In this episode, Phil shares how to develop strategic angles based on customer problems, motivations, and awareness levels. He also explains why some promising ads never receive enough reach to prove themselves—and how giving those angles their own budget can sometimes help you evaluate them more effectively. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • August 25 · 10 min

    EP 485: When a Facebook Ad Problem Is Really a Sales Problem

    The ads generated the lead, but what happened next? Slow responses, weak follow-up, and poor lead handling can make good advertising look broken. Before blaming Meta, inspect the sales process waiting on the other side of the form. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • August 18 · 8 min

    EP 484: Did Facebook Ads Really Cause That Sale?

    Ads Manager gave your Facebook ad credit for the sale, but did the ad truly cause it? This episode breaks down attribution, overlapping marketing channels, and how to tell whether your reported results match what is actually happening in the business. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • August 11 · 11 min

    EP 483: What Your Facebook Ad Comments Are Trying to Tell You

    Your ad comments contain more than questions and complaints. They can reveal hidden objections, confusing messaging, new creative angles, and the exact language your customers use. Here is how to turn the comment section into a powerful source of ad ideas. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • August 4 · 9 min

    EP 482: Are You Training Meta to Find the Wrong People?

    Meta may not be finding the wrong people by accident. You might be training it to do exactly that. In this episode, discover how your conversion event and lead data could be quietly steering your ads toward more of the results you do not actually want. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • July 29 · 5 min

    EP BONUS: What Meta's Q2 Numbers Mean For Your Ad Costs

    Meta just reported Q2 2026, and two numbers in there directly affect what you may be paying for ads right now. Average price per ad is up 12% year over year, and ad impressions are up 14%, which tells us something important about your competition. In under four minutes: what these numbers mean for your campaigns, why your costs may be creeping up even if nothing changed on your end, and what I think you should do about it. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • July 28 · 8 min

    EP 481: The Facebook Ad Account Cleanup I'd Do Before Spending Another Dollar

    Before launching more campaigns, testing more ads, or changing the strategy again, some ad accounts need a cleanup. In this episode, I walk through the practical account cleanup I'd consider before spending another dollar, including campaign clutter, naming, old tests, tracking, reporting, and why a messy account can lead to messy decisions. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • July 21 · 8 min

    EP 480: Why Panic Is So Expensive in Facebook Ads

    One of the most expensive things in Facebook advertising is not always a bad ad. Sometimes it is a bad reaction. In this episode, I explain why panic decisions can sometimes hurt ad performance, how one bad day can lead advertisers to make the wrong move, and why calm, rules-based decision-making is so important when managing Meta campaigns. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • July 14 · 9 min

    EP 479: The Hidden Bottleneck Between the Ad Click and the Sale

    Sometimes the ad is not the real problem. Sometimes the landing page is not either. The real issue may be what happens after someone clicks, opts in, schedules, or raises their hand. In this episode, I break down the hidden bottleneck between the ad click and the sale, including follow-up, speed, trust, nurturing, and why Facebook ads often expose problems elsewhere in the business. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • July 7 · 8 min

    EP 478: Why Your Facebook Ads Need a Stronger Point of View

    Many Facebook and Instagram ads are technically fine, but easy to ignore. In this episode, I explain why stronger ads often start with a stronger point of view, not just better prettier creative. You'll hear how to make your messaging more specific, more memorable, and more useful without relying on hype, exaggerated claims, or generic marketing language. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • June 30 · 9 min

    EP 477: Facebook Ad Library: Don't Make These Competitor Research Mistakes

    Meta's Ad Library can be a useful research tool, but many advertisers use it in a way that can lead to bad assumptions and poor decisions. In this episode, I explain why seeing a competitor's ad does not mean that the ad is working, what the Ad Library can and cannot tell you, and how to use competitor research without blindly copying ads that might not be profitable, strategic, or relevant to your business. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • June 23 · 7 min

    EP 476: The Hidden Cost of Chasing Cheap Leads

    Cheap leads can look great in Ads Manager, but they may cost more than you think. In this episode, I explain why lead quality matters, how low cost leads can create false confidence, and what to look at beyond cost per lead. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • June 16 · 9 min

    EP 475: The Facebook Ad Funnel Leaks I See All the Time

    One of the biggest Facebook ad problems sometimes happens after the click. In this episode, I cover some common funnel leaks, why your ad and landing page must feel connected, and how to create a smoother path from click to conversion. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • June 9 · 13 min

    EP 474: How Much Ad Data Is Enough Before You Make a Change?

    How much data is enough before you change a Facebook or Instagram ad? In this episode, I explain how to avoid reacting too quickly, why small data can be misleading, and how to use timing, context, and patterns to make smarter ad decisions. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • June 2 · 9 min

    EP 473: The 3 Questions I Ask Before Touching Any Facebook Ad

    Before you change a struggling Facebook or Instagram ad, make sure you know what you're actually fixing. In this episode, I share the 3 questions I ask before touching any Facebook or Instagram ad that is not working, and how that could help you make smarter decisions, avoid emotional changes, and use data to guide your next move. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers.

  • May 26 · 12 min

    EP 472: What Meta's AI Still Needs From You

    Meta's AI can do a lot, but it still cannot totally replace smart strategy. In this episode, I cover what Meta's AI still needs from advertisers, including customer insight, strong creative, clear offers, human judgment, and better conversion signals. Use the tools. Just don't blindly hand over the thinking. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Opinions are based on Phil's experience working with advertisers. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • May 12 · 5 min

    EP 470: Why Overcomplicating Facebook Ads Can Backfire

    More campaigns, more ad sets, more moving parts — and usually more confusion. In this episode, I talk about why complexity can hurt performance more often than it helps, and why simpler usually wins. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

  • May 5 · 8 min

    EP 469: The Fastest Way To Kill a Winning Facebook Ad

    A lot of advertisers finally get an ad working… and then mess it up. In this episode, I cover the common mistakes people make once an ad starts performing and how to avoid potentially killing momentum. Website: https://philgrahamdigital.com

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