

Perpetual Traffic
Tier 11
Perpetual Traffic is a 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), 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
Hosted by Ralph Burns (CEO of Tier 11, managing $200M+ in ad spend), 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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Jan 10, 2023 • 40min
[Case Study] How Kasim 300X'd a Local Cliient's Leadflow
Get ready to boost your business with this exciting case study! We're featuring a chiropractic practice that experienced an incredible 300% increase in incoming calls using a full funnel traffic approach. From building patient case studies on YouTube to implementing re-marketing strategies, we'll show you how to drive more traffic to your website. Plus, we'll delve into the challenges of attribution within Google's ecosystem and how to overcome them, especially for businesses with long sales cycles. And don't miss the exclusive promotion we'll be offering at the end to help drive even more results for your company.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 Introduction to Perpetual Traffic00:04:55 Examining the Benefits of an Instant Experience for Higher-Price Purchases00:08:01 The Importance of Having a High-Quality Product for Customer Acquisition00:12:35 Testing Traffic to Increase Conversion Actions and Improve Lead Quality00:17:02 Balancing Lead Generation and Retaining Buyer Engagement00:23:12 Action Plan for Offers: A Discussion00:24:38 Investigating Wellness Solutions through Split Testing00:28:40 Analyzing a Pool Cleaning Problem: A Costly Solution00:30:33 Talking to the Doctor: A Necessity for Those with Health IssuesLINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Tier 11Perpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic WebsiteFollow Perpetual Traffic on TwitterConnect with Ralph and Kasim on TwitterGet your queries answered here: hi@tiereleven.comThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:https://www.activecampaign.com/Tier 11 Data Suite https://perpetualtraffic.com/advertise-with-us/https://www.NEXTInsurance.com/perpetualwww.AdRoll.com/PT

Jan 6, 2023 • 45min
[Best of 2022] Episode 364: Instagram Advertising Secrets: How to Use a New(ish) Type of Ad to Drive Better Leads
You know that building your Instagram following will help your business, but how does advertising really work on this platform? In today’s episode, co-hosts Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam sit down with one of their most popular repeat guests, Angela Ponsford, Social Cosmonaut of Stellar Communication at Tier 11, to talk about Instagram ads. “Instagram is a tough nut to crack from a paid media standpoint,” Angela says. Of all the social channels out there, it’s often hardest to find good information about Instagram advertising—what’s working and what isn’t. But the good news is that Angela is an expert. She explains the conversion lead ads that Tier 11 has been testing and gives us the pros and cons and everything in between. Listen in to see whether or not conversion lead ads are the right fit for your business. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:The big difference between lead gen ads and conversion lead adsHow to get more qualified leads on Instagram (and what it will cost you)Why conversion leads ads might not be right for your businessSome bad news about organic reach on IG and what you can do about it LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Tier 11Perpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic WebsiteFollow Perpetual Traffic on TwitterConnect with Ralph and Kasim on TwitterGet your queries answered here: hi@tiereleven.comThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:https://www.NEXTInsurance.com/perpetualwww.AdRoll.com/PThttps://www.activecampaign.com/https://perpetualtraffic.com/advertise-with-us/Tier 11 Data Suite

Jan 3, 2023 • 1h 2min
[Best of 2022] Episode 356: Creating the Perfect High Converting Tik Tok Ad with Savannah Sanchez
It’s a rare thing to find a TikTok advertising genius who generously shares her secrets with the world for free, but we found one. In today’s episode, co-hosts Ralph Burn and Kasim Aslam sit down with Savannah Sanchez, a freelancer who helps e-commerce businesses with TikTok—from ad strategies to driving conversions to developing creatives. It’s never been easier to be inspired, Savannah says, and she’s got a handful of TikTok formulas that have worked consistently across all brands, even as the world keeps changing around us. Listen in for some great advice on knowing your product and your customer, making creatives that resonate, and replicating them successfully on virtually any platform. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:How to best utilize the Facebook Ads library and TikTok Creative CenterWhy you need to immediately build a one-question post-purchase surveyWhich easily-replicable TikTok formulas have worked best across all brandsTips for going back to traditional marketing basics LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:thesocialsavannah.comFollow Savannah on Twitter (and follow the 150 marketers she follows)Follow Savannah on IGEpisode 306: Snapchat and TikTok AdvertisingPerpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic podcastConnect with Ralph and Kasim on TwitterOUR PARTNERS:Get a Free Month of Blogs from BKA ContentGet a Free book on how to optimize your website Conversion Fanatics7 Levels of Scale workbookGet Roland’s book, Zero Down, FREEFind out your Leadership Trust Score at Ready to Lead.Register for our free Founders Board workshopThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:https://perpetualtraffic.com/advertise-with-us/Tier 11 Data Suite www.AdRoll.com/PThttps://www.activecampaign.com/https://www.NEXTInsurance.com/perpetual

Dec 27, 2022 • 33min
Ralph and Kasim's Biggest Predictions for 2023
In 2023, video content will be more important than ever for marketers. Consumers are increasingly engaging with online experiences such as webinars, online challenges, Ask Me Anything sessions, and community events. This shift to experiential advertising has been accelerated by the pandemic and is now becoming the norm. To make the most of this trend, marketers should focus on creating conversational marketing experiences that engage with consumers beyond just ads. Additionally, marketers should embrace multi-channel marketing strategies that include both organic and paid content. Finally, influencer marketing, content creators and user generated content (UGC) should be utilized to create powerful video testimonials that will help build trust with potential customers.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: Predictions For Business Growth In 2023The Customer Acquisition Show: Rave Reviews And Free ResourcesExploring Ai: Beyond The TerminatorMarketers Need To Branch Out Beyond Facebook And GoogleContent Creation With Spokesperson And UGC For Success StoriesLINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Perpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic WebsiteFollow Perpetual Traffic on TwitterConnect with Ralph and Kasim on TwitterOUR PARTNERS:Get a Free Month of Blogs from BKA ContentGet a Free book on how to optimize your website Conversion Fanatics7 Levels of Scale workbookGet Roland’s book, Zero Down, FREEFind out your Leadership Trust Score at Ready to Lead.Register for our free Founders Board workshopThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:https://www.NEXTInsurance.com/perpetualhttps://perpetualtraffic.com/advertise-with-us/Tier 11 Data Suite https://www.activecampaign.com/www.AdRoll.com/PT

Dec 23, 2022 • 28min
The Secret to Converting Different Types of Traffic
Join Tom Meridith, VP of Marketing at Tier 11, as he dives into the art of customer acquisition. He unpacks the Customer Acquisition Framework (CaAMP) and the vital levels of customer awareness. Discover why meeting customers where they are is crucial for success. Tom also shares insights on building trust, the psychology of buying, and mastering the 'after-click' experience. Learn about the importance of tailored offers and the creative strategies that keep customers engaged throughout their journey.

Dec 20, 2022 • 27min
The System Ralph Uses to Manage $100M in Ads
Want a framework you can use to get more customers and increase their lifetime value - without hurting your marketing budget?On today's episode, Ralph Burns sits down with Tom Meridith from Tier11 to break down the Customer Acquisition Framework (CaAMP). Tom shares how they use the 5 levels of customer awareness to ensure the effort they put into their marketing and advertising campaigns pays off.Tune in to hear the duo reveal how the guys at Tier11 use CaAMP's comprehensive and proven marketing approach to drive business growth, reduce cost per acquisition (CAC), and increase business profits year over year.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: The 5 levels of customer awarenessThis week's nugget: The love sandwich and the power of testimonial videosThe fundamentals of the CaAMP frameworkHow the CaAMP framework was bornWhy organic and paid search should always work togetherHow many times should you 'touch' a prospect?The continual evolution of the CaAMP frameworkBuilding your marketing campaigns around the levels of customer awareness Links and Resources:Customer Acquisition Show Ralph's LinkedInTom's LinkedInCustomer Acquisition AmplificationBook - Breakthrough AdvertisingPerpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic WebsiteFollow Perpetual Traffic on TwitterConnect with Ralph and Kasim on TwitterOUR PARTNERS:Get a Free Month of Blogs from BKA ContentGet a Free book on how to optimize your website Conversion Fanatics7 Levels of Scale workbookGet Roland’s book, Zero Down, FREEFind out your Leadership Trust Score at Ready to Lead.Register for our free Founders Board workshopThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:https://www.NEXTInsurance.com/perpetualhttps://perpetualtraffic.com/advertise-with-us/www.AdRoll.com/PThttps://www.activecampaign.com/Tier 11 Data Suite

Dec 16, 2022 • 27min
Google Ads Hack to Maximize Conversions
How much money should you give Google or Facebook during the "learning" phase, and how long should this phase last?On today's episode, Ralph and Kasim dive deeper into an unbelievably wicked smart case study. Kasim and his team spent $500,000 on 15 keywords without any keyphrase optimization and eventually drove a 300% ROAS. Kasim explains that most advertising campaigns fail because they don't give the algorithm enough time and money to learn. After you change or launch a new bid strategy, it might take a little while for the Google algorithm to gather the data it needs to optimize your ads.Tune in to learn what it takes to become a super successful marketer and how the broad match-Smart bidding combination can help you capture traffic that nobody else is bidding on. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Give your ad campaigns enough time and moneyWays to test your offer before running paid adsWhy paid ads are a luxury of scaleConsumers want to see ads next to valuable contentThe most common mistake people make with ecommerce advertisingWill Google successfully navigate Web 3?The power of pairing "broad match" with Smart BiddingTraffic 101: Never turn off a successful ad campaign Links and Resources:Customer Acquisition Show Solutions 8 on YouTubePerpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic WebsiteFollow Perpetual Traffic on TwitterConnect with Ralph and Kasim on TwitterOUR PARTNERS:Get a Free Month of Blogs from BKA ContentGet a Free book on how to optimize your website Conversion Fanatics7 Levels of Scale workbookGet Roland’s book, Zero Down, FREEFind out your Leadership Trust Score at Ready to Lead.Register for our free Founders Board workshopThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:https://www.activecampaign.com/https://perpetualtraffic.com/advertise-with-us/https://www.NEXTInsurance.com/perpetualwww.AdRoll.com/PTTier 11 Data Suite

Dec 13, 2022 • 40min
Why Kasim Spent a Half Million Dollars on Only 15 Keywords
Should marketers consider pairing Google's "broad match" with Smart Bidding, or is such advice dangerously misleading?On today's episode, Ralph and Kasim break down an unbelievably wicked smart case study. Kasim and his team spent $500,000 on 15 keywords without any keyphrase optimization and eventually drove a 300% ROAS. Kasim explains that combining broad match with Smart Bidding made it easier for them to reach more relevant queries and identify new growth opportunities.Tune in to hear Kasim reveal what they did, the changes they made, and how you can use this powerful combination to cast a wider net and still target the right audience. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:How to get video ad views at $1 per view This week's nugget: In-app audiences are worth their weight in goldThe foundation of Dennis Yu's content factory frameworkWhy you should never ask for the sale on the first touchGrow your Smart Bidding campaigns with broad matchNever try to compete with the Google algorithmWhat are maximized conversions?The only time business owners should consider hiring an agencyLinks and Resources:Customer Acquisition Show Solutions 8 on YouTubePerpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic WebsiteFollow Perpetual Traffic on TwitterConnect with Ralph and Kasim on TwitterOUR PARTNERS:Get a Free Month of Blogs from BKA ContentGet a Free book on how to optimize your website Conversion Fanatics7 Levels of Scale workbookGet Roland’s book, Zero Down, FREEFind out your Leadership Trust Score at Ready to Lead.Register for our free Founders Board workshopThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:www.AdRoll.com/PTwww.AdRoll.com/PThttps://perpetualtraffic.com/advertise-with-us/Tier 11 Data Suite https://www.activecampaign.com/

Dec 9, 2022 • 16min
Using Text-To-Image AI to Expedite Your Creative Process with Patrick Gilbert
AI-generated art will transform marketing creatives forever; here's how you get in on the action while the concept is still fresh. On today's episode, Ralph and Kasim sit down with Patrick Gilbert from AdVenture Media Group to continue their discussion on digital advertising in the age of AI and automation.Think of everything you would be able to achieve with your creatives if you could turn imagination into art. With text-to-image AI tools, you simply describe what you want, and AI brings it to life. Tune in to hear Patrick reveal the type of tools that make this concept a reality, where to find them, and the things to watch out for when using them. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why marketers must learn about AI-generated artHow to use AI tools to create marketing creativesUsing AI to explore new creative territoryDrawbacks of AI-generated artUsing AI to feed the creative-hungry Performance MaxAI-generated art is the future of creative developmentHow effective is AI-generated artLinks and Resources:Patrick's LinkedInAdVenture Media Group's website Patrick's book - Join or Die: Digital Advertising in the Age of Automation DALL-E Image GeneratorMid-journey.comSolutions 8 on YouTubeRalph's LinkedInKasim's TwitterOUR PARTNERS:Get a Free Month of Blogs from BKA ContentGet a Free book on how to optimize your website Conversion Fanatics7 Levels of Scale workbookGet Roland’s book, Zero Down, FREEFind out your Leadership Trust Score at Ready to Lead.Register for our free Founders Board workshopThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:https://perpetualtraffic.com/advertise-with-us/www.AdRoll.com/PTTier 11 Data Suite https://www.NEXTInsurance.com/perpetualTier 11 Data Suite https://www.activecampaign.com/

Dec 6, 2022 • 29min
WTF - Are Robots Taking Over Paid Advertising?
Dogs in cowboy hats. Darth Vader hanging out with Jack Sparrow. Spider-Man browsing a cereal aisle. Imagine how uncanny your creatives would be if you could create such surreal images using AI.On today's episode, Ralph and Kasim sit down with Patrick Gilbert from AdVenture Media Group to discuss digital advertising in the age of AI and automation.AI-generated art is the new king of graphic design, and for good reason; the technology is the easiest and fastest way for anyone to build original artworks from scratch. But what can a digital marketer do with AI-generated art? Tune in to hear Patrick describe how marketers can use AI to generate original creatives from prompts that can be as simple as "man riding a bike."IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why creatives are now more important than everThis week's nugget: Marketers must learn about AI-generated artAI-generated art is the future of creative developmentWhy brands must focus on providing value for their clientsHow AI-generated art will transform marketing foreverEffective tools for creating AI-generated artThe unbundling of AIContent is and will forever be kingLinks and Resources:Patrick's LinkedInAdVenture Media Group's website Patrick's book - Join or Die: Digital Advertising in the Age of Automation DALL-E Image GeneratorMid-journey.comPerpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic WebsiteFollow Perpetual Traffic on TwitterConnect with Ralph and Kasim on TwitterOUR PARTNERS:Get a Free Month of Blogs from BKA ContentGet a Free book on how to optimize your website Conversion Fanatics7 Levels of Scale workbookGet Roland’s book, Zero Down, FREEFind out your Leadership Trust Score at Ready to Lead.Register for our free Founders Board workshopThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:https://www.NEXTInsurance.com/perpetualhttps://perpetualtraffic.com/advertise-with-us/https://www.NEXTInsurance.com/perpetualhttps://www.activecampaign.com/Tier 11 Data Suite


