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The Best Way To Run Facebook And Google Ads In 2025

eCommerce Fastlane · with Sam Piliero · March 11, 2025 · 44 min

Summary

Facing soaring ad costs and diminishing returns on Facebook and Google? This episode cuts through the noise, offering Shopify brands a battle-tested roadmap to optimize paid advertising in 2025. Learn how to transform your ad spend from a black box into a predictable growth engine, leveraging insights from a seasoned media buyer.

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ad optimizationdigital marketinge-commerce growthpaid acquisition

Topics covered

ad creative testingaudience segmentationdtc marketingfacebook adsfirst-party datagoogle adsmedia buyingshopify brands

Episode description

Are your Facebook and Google ad costs skyrocketing? Feeling like you’re throwing money into a black box with minimal returns? You’re not alone.Today, we’re diving into the trenches of paid advertising with Sam Piliero, the Founder and CEO of The Moonlighters a specialized media buying agency laser-focused on helping Shopify brands conquer Facebook and Google Ads.Sam brings incredible experience to the table, having worked with Gary Vaynerchuk at VaynerMedia and Director of Marketing at BarkBox. With over a decade of experience helping DTC brands grow and scale, Sam’s here to unpack the challenges of today’s ad landscape and share actionable strategies for success.Reach out to us! We welcome questions and comments about this episode. Connect with us here or through our socials — your feedback is always welcome.TwitterLinkedInFacebookFor more ecommerce, marketing, and growth strategies, check out the eCommerce Fastlane Insights Blog. ]]>

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about ad optimization?
Implement advanced audience segmentation strategies to combat rising ad costs and improve targeting precision on Facebook and Google.
What does this episode say about digital marketing?
Develop a robust creative testing framework to continuously refresh ad content and prevent creative fatigue, a critical factor for sustained performance.
What does this episode say about e-commerce growth?
Optimize your ad account structure for scalability and efficiency, ensuring campaigns are set up to maximize ROI as your brand grows.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Leverage first-party data more effectively to personalize ad experiences and outperform competitors reliant solely on third-party data.
What does this episode say about ad optimization?
Proactively adapt to platform changes and privacy updates by diversifying ad strategies and focusing on evergreen performance principles.

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