A guide to Meta ads targeting in 2026, including audience controls, suggestions, restrictions, and when tighter control is worth it.
A Guide to Meta Ads Targeting in 2026
AI-Related Ad Account Shutdowns, Meta AI Chat, and More
This week’s Field Notes covers AI-related ad account shutdowns, Meta AI chat, Manus connectors, ad format changes, and more.
When Weird Stuff Happens to Meta Ads
Sometimes Meta ads performance drops for logical reasons. Sometimes weird stuff happens, and solving it requires a weird fix.
Meta Announces Location Fees (Plus 4 Updates)
Meta announces location fees in Europe. Plus updates on budget increases, AI audience descriptions, audience restrictions, and attribution.
How Meta Ads Attribution Works in 2026
Learn how Meta Ads attribution works now, including click-through, engage-through, view-through, attribution models, and conversion count.
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My current thinking on Meta ads, organized into 24 reference briefs and a full glossary. Updated monthly.
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Modern Targeting: Free Mini-Course
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Free mini-course about what changed, what still matters, and how to simplify your targeting for optimal performance in eight clear lessons.
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The PHC provides members with access to a private community of advertisers who have done what you’re trying to do, have worked in your industry, and who can pull from valuable experience.
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A breakdown of Andromeda and step-by-step guidance of how to approach creative diversification in seven clear lessons.
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Audience Segments: Free Mini-Course
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Free mini-course about what Audience Segments are, how to set them up, and what they reveal about the way Meta distributes your budget.
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Meta advertising discussions in 5-10 minute “Shots.” New episodes are published every Tuesday and Thursday, including one dedicated to answering a listener question.
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