
74. How to Target Your Audience Online w. David Roberts
About this episode
The way that we can target our perfect customers has changed radically, and what worked a few years back is likely to not work today. Large platforms like Google and Meta have changed how they collect audience data, significantly affecting how you reach and engage with your audience. In this episode, Host James Lawrence talks with Rocket Agency's Commercial Director, David Roberts about the recent changes in digital audience targeting and how to connect with your target market effectively.
Key Takeaways:
- The evolution of Google Ads: From search to audience targeting
- How to leverage Google's data for effective marketing
- The power of affinity and in-market segments
- AI-driven targeting in Meta Ads
- The rise of TikTok Ads
- How programmatic advertising helps target your digital audience
- The importance of content marketing in effective audience engagement
- How connected TV helps with audience targeting
- B2B and B2C best practices for building and nurturing your audience
Guest:
David Roberts is the Commercial Director at Rocket. He works closely with both key clients and prospective clients, helping devise tailored solutions for their digital challenges. Dave has been with Rocket since its inception in 2017, and previously spent five years at The Web Showroom, where he gained extensive experience in the CMS and tech space. You can follow David on LinkedIn.
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James Lawrence LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslawrenceoz/
Smarter Marketer Website: https://www.smartermarketer.com.au/
Rocket Agency Website: https://rocketagency.com.au/
Rocket Agency LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocket-agency-pty-ltd/
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