LinkedIn Ads Show

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The LinkedIn Ads Show is your source for news, how-tos, and insights about the LinkedIn Ads platform. Hosted by LinkedIn Ads expert and partner, AJ Wilcox, you'll get up-to-date, actionable advice, as well as occasional interviews with LinkedIn's product that will make you a LinkedIn advertising rockstar.

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August 21, 2026Episode 17245 min

How LinkedIn Turbocharges AEO

NOTES Kevin Dietz on LinkedIn Join the LinkedIn Ads Fanatics and get access to our 4 courses to take you from beginner to expert. Subscribe/Rate/Review Contact us with any questions, suggestions, or corrections! Resty Concepcion podcast and video editor that we love! SUMMARY In this episode of The LinkedIn Ads Show , AJ Wilcox breaks down one of LinkedIn's most misunderstood campaign objectives: Website Conversions . While it sounds like the obvious choice for driving leads, AJ explains why the objective often underperforms unless your campaigns are generating significant conversion volume. You'll learn why LinkedIn recommends at least 50 conversions per week , why the objective typically costs $1–2 more per click than Website Visits, and when it's actually worth testing. AJ also shares a simple head-to-head testing framework to compare Website Conversions against Website Visits, plus practical insights into LinkedIn's bidding system and which clicks you're actually paying for. TRANSCRIPT For the full show transcript, see the show notes page here: Episode 172

August 6, 2026Episode 17125 min

LinkedIn Ads ABM Playbook 2026

NOTES The best strategies to getting the highest match rates on LinkedIn lists Buyer's committee targeting episode AJ's free block/allow lists Join the LinkedIn Ads Fanatics and get access to our 4 courses to take you from beginner to expert. Subscribe/Rate/Review Contact us with any questions, suggestions, or corrections! Anthony Blatner's new LI Ads Audit Tool Resty Concepcion podcast and video editor that we love! SUMMARY In this episode of The LinkedIn Ads Show , AJ Wilcox shares his complete modern account-based marketing (ABM) playbook for LinkedIn Ads. Learn how to build high-quality company lists with near-perfect match rates, target the right decision-makers, structure ABM campaigns for maximum efficiency, and measure success using LinkedIn's latest reporting tools. AJ also covers common ABM mistakes to avoid, practical optimization tips, and recent LinkedIn Ads updates—including changes to industry targeting, reserved ads, BrandLink, and audience quality. Whether you're just getting started with ABM or looking to sharpen an existing strategy, this episode is packed with actionable tactics you can put to work immediately. TRANSCRIPT For the full show transcript, see the show notes page here: Episode 171

July 20, 2026Episode 17015 min

Avoid the LinkedIn Ads Brand Awareness Objective

NOTES Join the LinkedIn Ads Fanatics and get access to our 4 courses to take you from beginner to expert. Subscribe/Rate/Review Contact us with any questions, suggestions, or corrections! SUMMARY Does the LinkedIn Brand Awareness objective actually build brand awareness—or just increase your ad costs? In this episode of The LinkedIn Ads Show , AJ Wilcox explains why the Brand Awareness objective is one of the most misunderstood features in LinkedIn Campaign Manager. You'll learn why it often costs significantly more than alternative objectives, when it actually makes sense to use it (hint: CTV ads), and which objectives can deliver better awareness and engagement at a lower cost. AJ also covers the latest LinkedIn Ads updates, including campaign naming changes, new thought leader ad capabilities, personalized lead gen forms, and dynamic UTM parameters. If you're running LinkedIn ads and want to make every dollar work harder, this is an episode you won't want to miss. TRANSCRIPT For the full show transcript, see the show notes page here: Episode 170

July 6, 2026Episode 16924 min

The Most Important LinkedIn Ads Metric - Cost Per Retargetable Member

NOTES Connect with Resty Concepcion on LinkedIn, the podcast editor that we love! Check out his video editing skills. Join the LinkedIn Ads Fanatics and get access to our 4 courses to take you from beginner to expert. Subscribe/Rate/Review Contact us with any questions, suggestions, or corrections! SUMMARY In this week's episode of The LinkedIn Ads Show, AJ Wilcox introduces CPRM (Cost Per Retargetable Member) —a powerful new metric for measuring how efficiently your LinkedIn ads build high-quality retargeting audiences. Learn how to calculate CPRM, compare the true performance of video, thought leader, document, and static ads, and use this insight to create lower-cost, higher-converting multi-stage funnels. AJ also covers the latest LinkedIn Ads updates, including device targeting, dynamic UTM parameters for lead gen forms, granular company size targeting, new video optimization options for thought leader ads, and other platform improvements that every B2B advertiser should know about. If you're looking to improve campaign efficiency and generate more qualified pipeline from LinkedIn Ads, this is an episode you won't want to miss. TRANSCRIPT For the full show transcript, see the show notes page here: Episode 169

June 5, 2026Episode 16814 min

Stop Using LinkedIn Conversation Ads Now | The LinkedIn Ads Show

NOTES Join the LinkedIn Ads Fanatics and get access to our 4 courses to take you from beginner to expert. Just hit 100 members so a shoutout to our awesome LI Ads fanatics for making it such an awesome community! Subscribe/Rate/Review Contact us with any questions, suggestions, or corrections! SUMMARY In this week's episode of the LinkedIn Ads Show, AJ Wilcox delivers a strong warning for B2B marketers: stop using LinkedIn Conversation Ads. After months of testing across multiple high-spend accounts, AJ reveals surprising evidence that Conversation Ads consistently generate significantly lower open rates than Message Ads—even when the audience, sender, subject line, and content are identical. He breaks down the data, shares LinkedIn's official explanations, explores possible causes behind the performance gap, and explains why the promised benefits of Conversation Ads may not outweigh the hidden costs. If you're running Sponsored Messaging campaigns on LinkedIn and want to maximize conversions while reducing wasted spend, this is an episode you won't want to miss. TRANSCRIPT For the full show transcript, see the show notes page here: Episode 168

February 17, 2026Episode 16746 min

LinkedIn Ads Executive Thought Leadership Strategies

Notes Connect with Ruby on LinkedIn Download the reports filled with executive thought leadership gold! Tune in to the LinkedIn Live event with Ruby and her cutting-edge thought leaders Join the LinkedIn Ads Fanatics and get access to our 4 courses to take you from beginner to expert. Just hit 100 members so a shoutout to our awesome LI Ads fanatics for making it such an awesome community! Rate/Review Contact us with any questions, suggestions, or corrections! Summary In this powerhouse episode of the The LinkedIn Ad Show , host AJ Wilcox sits down with Ruby James to unpack the explosive rise of executive thought leadership — and why it's now one of the most powerful drivers of B2B pipeline on LinkedIn. Backed by brand-new data from LinkedIn's latest Founder-Led Sales & Marketing playbook, Ruby reveals that startups with founders who post just 10 times per year generate 33% more leads — and that deals influenced by executive engagement can see up to a 120% increase in deal size. Together, they dive deep into practical strategies for mobilizing busy executives, creating authentic content that builds trust (not just noise), and amplifying it all with Thought Leader Ads for measurable ROI. If you're a B2B marketer looking to connect brand, leadership, and paid strategy into one high-performing growth engine, this episode delivers the data, tactics, and real-world examples to make it happen. Transcript For the full show transcript, see the show notes page here: Episode 167

November 20, 2025Episode 16638 min

LinkedIn Ads Data Enrichment Strategies

Show Resources Jack Caspino's LinkedIn profile - follow and connect! Join the LinkedIn Ads Fanatics and get access to our 4 courses to take you from beginner to expert. Just hit 100 members so a shoutout to our awesome LI Ads fanatics for making it such an awesome community! Rate/Review Contact us with any questions, suggestions, or corrections! Summary In this episode of the LinkedIn Ads Show, AJ is joined by Jack Caspino, founder of ContactLevel, to dive deep into one of the most powerful – and misunderstood – tools in your LinkedIn arsenal: data enrichment for list uploads. We break down exactly how Jack is turning 40% match rates into near-100% by enriching B2B contact lists with consumer identifiers, then syncing those hyper-accurate audiences across major platforms to reach the same people everywhere for less. You'll hear a real-life case study from one of our clients, smart tactics for making the most of very small audiences (like duplicating campaigns to reset CPMs, using Thought Leader Ads and boosted posts, and layering in LinkedIn Audience Network and CTV strategically), plus a peek into ContactLevel's CRM integrations, workflow automations, and upcoming roadmap. We also kick things off with important LinkedIn platform updates you need to know—recent delivery issues with manual bidding, ad personalization, multi-format campaigns, dwell time changes, and the new campaign/ad set naming. Listen to learn how to see your own enriched match rates in action. Transcript For the full show transcript, see the show notes page here: Episode 166

September 15, 2025Episode 16551 min

LinkedIn Buyer Group Targeting

Show Resources Jenn Moy's LinkedIn profile - follow and connect! Jackie Morris' LinkedIn profile - follow and connect! Join the LinkedIn Ads Fanatics community and get access to our 4 courses to take you from beginner to expert Rate/Review Contact us with any questions, suggestions, or corrections! Summary B2B buying has never been more complex—decision cycles are longer, shortlists are shrinking, and deals often stall due to indecision. In this episode, I sit down with LinkedIn's Jen and Jackie to unpack how Buyer Group Targeting can help marketers reach the full buying committee—not just the end user—and drive better results. We cover LinkedIn's unique data, real-world success stories, and practical tips for layering this new targeting into your campaigns. If you're ready to boost conversions, improve cost efficiency, and win over the entire buying group, you won't want to miss this conversation. Transcript For the full show transcript, see the show notes page here: Episode 165

August 21, 2025Episode 16411 min

LinkedIn Ads Budget Pacing

Show Resources Coupon Code to save money on Shape.io : B2 Bidding/Budgeting Episode Join the LinkedIn Ads Fanatics community and get access to our 4 courses to take you from beginner to expert Rate/Review Contact us with any questions, suggestions, corrections! Summary Struggling to keep your LinkedIn Ads budget on track all month long? You're not alone—this week on The LinkedIn Ads Show , host AJ Wilcox dives deep into the tricky world of pacing your ad spend. From the pitfalls of daily budgets and lifetime caps to the tools and strategies that actually work, this episode is packed with expert insights to help you avoid overspending and take full control of your LinkedIn Ads campaigns. Whether you're managing budgets manually or looking for automation that actually delivers, you won't want to miss this one. Show Transcript For the full show transcript, see the show notes page here: Episode 164

July 24, 2025Episode 16317 min

LinkedIn Ads Company Size Targeting

Show Resources Join the LinkedIn Ads Fanatics community and get access to our 4 courses to take you from beginner to expert Rate/Review Contact us with any questions, suggestions, corrections! Summary Ever feel like you're wasting LinkedIn Ads budget reaching the wrong company sizes? In this episode of The LinkedIn Ads Show , host AJ Wilcox dives deep into one of the platform's most powerful — and misunderstood — targeting facets: company size . Learn how LinkedIn determines company size, the hidden pitfalls of inclusion vs. exclusion targeting, and why over half of LinkedIn's users may not be targetable by size at all. Whether you're going after SMBs or enterprises, you'll discover practical strategies (including a game-changing micro-segmentation tip) to make sure your ads reach the right audience — and avoid costly mistakes. Transcript For the full show transcript, see the show notes page here: Episode 163