Perpetual Traffic

Tier 11
Perpetual Traffic

Perpetual Traffic is a twice weekly podcast that shares cutting-edge strategies on acquiring leads and sales for your business. The show is produced by Tier 11 and hosted by Ralph Burns and Lauren Petrullo. Traffic is the act of putting your product, service, or message in front of your target audience…it’s the act of acquiring customers online while also building goodwill, and is the lifeline of any business. So, whether you’re a media buyer yet to create your first Facebook or Instagram ad, a Director of Marketing or CMO managing a team of marketing specialists, or a CEO growing your business on your own, you’ll discover actionable strategies that can be applied today. Perpetual Traffic combines the traffic strategies developed at Tier 11 with the real-life agency experience of the hosts. Listen to real stories of business owners and marketing executives just like you how they overcame struggles with digital marketing and online advertising. Learn how to make Facebook advertising, Instagram advertising, YouTube advertising, Twitter advertising, Google AdWords advertising, LinkedIn advertising, (and more) work for your business.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Why These 5 Ads Are The Best and Worst Super Bowl LIX Ads (Part Two)

    Super Bowl ads: they can be brilliant, they can be cringeworthy, and sometimes, they can just make you question everything. Welcome to part two where Ralph and Lauren go all in on the weirdest, most awkward, and most controversial ads of the year. From Coffee Mate’s disturbing tongue commercial to Tubi’s bizarre cowboy skin-hat fiasco, they break down which brands took big swings and which ones completely missed. Plus, they dig into the politics creeping into the Super Bowl, the unexpected Ontario ad (yes, Canada bought a Super Bowl slot), and the massive flex that was Tom Brady’s $2M watch deal. Whether you love ads, hate ads, or just want to know which ones made Ralph’s skin crawl, this is a breakdown you don’t want to miss. Chapters: 00:00:00 – The Return: Ralph & Lauren Take on Round 200:00:39 – The Ads That Made Us Cringe (Seriously, Why?)00:02:27 – Effective But Uncomfortable: Ads We Hated but Remembered00:05:49 – Tugging at the Heartstrings: The Emotional Plays That Hit (or Missed)00:13:45 – When Ads Get Political: The Ontario Ad, Trump, and More00:19:26 – The Biggest Letdowns: Ads That Flopped Hard00:25:01 – What We Learned: Key Marketing Takeaways from Super Bowl 2025 LINKS AND RESOURCES: Best Super Bowl 2025 Commercials Ad Meter RankingBreast Cancer Super Bowl Commercial with Wanda SykesLeslie Jones Stops Your Annoying Relatives from Ruining Thanksgiving | The Daily ShowWatch All the Ads of Super Bowl 2025The 10 Most Viewed Super Bowls of All TimeOntario Commercial Highlighting Contributions to the USACharted: The Rising Cost of Super Bowl Ads 1965-2025Tier 11Mongoose MediaTier 11 JobsPerpetual TrafficMarketing Performance Indicators™ ChecklistPerpetual Traffic on YouTubeTier 11 on YouTubeConnect with Lauren on InstagramConnect with Ralph on LinkedInFollow Perpetual Traffic on Twitter Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to...

    33 min
  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Why These 5 Ads Are The Best and Worst Super Bowl LIX Ads (Part One)

    Super Bowl ads aren’t just commercials—they’re a cultural moment, a case study in brand impact, and a $7 million gamble for 30 seconds of airtime. In this episode, Ralph and Lauren break down the best, the worst, and the most effective ads from this year’s game. From Wanda Sykes flipping the script on shock marketing to Tom Brady’s Duracell-powered longevity, they chat about what worked, what flopped, and what brands should do after the big game to keep the momentum going. Whether you’re here for the ads, the strategy, or just to hear Ralph admit that Lauren might be funnier than him, this one’s for you. Stay tuned for part two coming soon! Chapters: 00:00:00 – Perpetual Traffic Enters the Chat00:00:47 – Football? Or Just an Ad Delivery System?00:03:42 – Why Super Bowl Ads Are Basically the Oscars for Marketers00:04:08 – Kendrick Lamar, X’s & O’s, and a Halftime Show Divided00:06:19 – Shock, Awe, and Millions of Ad Dollars at Play00:08:56 – The Most Talked-About Commercial (Hint: Boobs & Wanda Sykes)00:12:33 – Did Novartis Just Win the Super Bowl? Or…?00:17:18 – Post Malone, Shane Gillis & Bud Light’s Redemption Arc00:20:43 – NASCAR's Big Swing & The Demographic They’re Betting On00:26:29 – Tom Brady, Duracell, and the Most Unexpectedly Brilliant Ad00:28:57 – Wrapping It Up: The Ads That Worked, The Ones That Flopped LINKS AND RESOURCES: Best Super Bowl 2025 Commercials Ad Meter RankingBreast Cancer Super Bowl Commercial with Wanda SykesLeslie Jones Stops Your Annoying Relatives from Ruining Thanksgiving | The Daily ShowWatch All the Ads of Super Bowl 2025The 10 Most Viewed Super Bowls of All TimeOntario Commercial Highlighting Contributions to the USACharted: The Rising Cost of Super Bowl Ads 1965-2025Tier 11Mongoose MediaTier 11 JobsPerpetual TrafficMarketing Performance Indicators™ ChecklistPerpetual Traffic on YouTubeTier 11 on YouTubeConnect with Lauren on InstagramConnect with Ralph on...

    32 min
  3. 11 FEB

    How “The 4 C’s” Will Catapult You to Your 10X Goal in 2025

    Ralph and Lauren skip the small talk and jump right into one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) topics in digital marketing—how to actually set up standard events, custom conversions, and the Meta pixel the right way. Spoiler alert: most businesses are getting it wrong! Whether you’re running an eComm store, selling info products, or trying to generate leads, your tracking setup might be holding you back from scaling like a boss. Ralph even admits they found mistakes in their own accounts—so yeah, nobody’s perfect. But don’t worry, they break it all down, agency-style, so you can stop leaving money on the table and start feeding the algorithm what it really needs. If you want Meta to work for you instead of against you, don’t miss this episode! Chapters: 00:00:00 – When Two Marketers Walk Into a Podcast...00:00:27 – The New Year Hype Is Fading—Now What?00:01:12 – The Four C’s That Separate Winners from Wishers00:02:47 – Why 10X Goals Force Better Decisions00:05:52 – Stories That Prove Small Thinking Won’t Cut It00:09:19 – The Moment Commitment Gets Real00:16:38 – Courage & Capability: The Price of 10X Growth00:19:35 – Your Why Is Either Fuel or Dead Weight00:23:22 – The Takeaway That Could Change Everything LINKS AND RESOURCES: Episode 663: How to Make Your Present Better by Making Your Future Bigger10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin HardyTier 11Mongoose MediaTier 11 JobsPerpetual TrafficMarketing Performance Indicators™ ChecklistPerpetual Traffic on YouTubeTier 11 on YouTubeConnect with Lauren on InstagramConnect with Ralph on LinkedInFollow Perpetual Traffic on Twitter Thanks 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: AppSumo - 13% off with code traffic13 Tier 11 Data Suite

    28 min
  4. 7 FEB

    Trump’s Tariffs: The Marketing Opportunity & Impact Revealed

    The U.S. just threw a tariff curveball, and Ralph and Lauren are here to break it down. Will this economic shake-up spell disaster, or is there hidden opportunity for marketers and business owners? They dive into the chaos, debunk tariff myths (spoiler: consumers pay the price), and explore how brands can pivot, whether you’re selling whiskey in Canada or running ads in the U.S. If you’ve got skin in the game, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to turn uncertainty into your next big win! Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Perpetual Traffic Takeoff00:01:57 - Tariffs, Taxes & Turmoil00:03:33 - The Hidden Tax Nobody Talks About00:05:19 - When Prices Go Up, Who Pays? (Hint: It’s Not Them)00:08:02 - Finding Gold in Market Mayhem00:09:55 - Business Survival Mode: Activated00:12:37 - Marketing Gymnastics in an Economic Earthquake00:19:04 - The Next Big Shockwave—Are You Ready?00:20:22 - Mic Drop, But Not Really—Your Move! LINKS AND RESOURCES: Tier 11Mongoose MediaTier 11 JobsPerpetual TrafficMarketing Performance Indicators™ ChecklistPerpetual Traffic on YouTubeTier 11 on YouTubeConnect with Lauren on InstagramConnect with Ralph on LinkedInFollow Perpetual Traffic on Twitter Thanks 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: AppSumo - 13% off with code traffic13 Tier 11 Data Suite

    24 min
  5. 4 FEB

    Part 2 - The 5 Step Formula to Determine Your nCAC

    Ralph Burns and Lauren Petrullo bring you part two of their deep dive on nCAC (New Customer Acquisition Cost)—because knowing what it actually costs to land a fresh customer is kind of important (who knew, right?). They break down the hidden costs, debunk common myths, and explain why understanding nCAC isn’t just about crunching numbers—it’s about scaling smart. Whether you’re a finance geek or just someone who wants to make sure you’re not throwing cash into the marketing void, this episode serves up valuable info you can immediately put into action. Plus, there’s a special challenge for Spotify listeners that could land them a one-on-one strategy session—because who doesn’t love a little bonus ROI? Chapters: 00:00:03 – Buckle Up: The Perpetual Traffic Lift-Off00:00:13 – nCAC? Yeah, You’ll Want to Know This00:01:51 – The Sneaky Costs That Could Sink You00:03:55 – Margin Showdown: Contribution vs. Gross00:05:49 – The nCAC Formula That Changes Everything00:15:48 – nCAC Danger Zones (Proceed with Caution!)00:20:19 – A Surprise You Didn’t See Coming LINKS AND RESOURCES: Episode 663: How to Make Your Present Better by Making Your Future Bigger10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin HardyTier 11Mongoose MediaTier 11 JobsPerpetual TrafficGet Your nCAC Calculation Guide Now!Marketing Performance Indicators™ ChecklistPerpetual Traffic on YouTubeTier 11 on YouTubeConnect with Lauren on InstagramConnect with Ralph on LinkedInFollow Perpetual Traffic on Twitter Thanks 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: AppSumo - 13% off with code traffic13 Tier 11 Data Suite

    27 min
  6. 31 JAN

    DeepSeek Explained: What Marketers Need to Know

    AI just dropped a bombshell, and Ralph and Lauren are here to break it down. DeepSeek—China’s mysterious AI powerhouse—just sent shockwaves through the stock market, slashing billions off NVIDIA overnight. But is this a real revolution or just overhyped tech drama? They’re comparing DeepSeek to the AI giants, letting us in on its jaw-dropping cost efficiency, and asking the big question: should marketers panic, pivot, or pop some popcorn and watch the chaos unfold? Chapters: 00:00:00 – The Rabbit Hole Begins: Perpetual Traffic Awaits00:00:30 – What on Earth is Deep Seek?00:01:11 – The Stock Market Earthquake You Didn’t See Coming00:02:21 – AI Revolution or Catastrophe? The Deep Seek Dilemma00:05:00 – Battle of the Bots: AI Heavyweights Face Off00:07:26 – Data Privacy Nightmares: Are You Safe?00:12:55 – Deep Seek Unleashed: The Future is Here00:16:44 – The AI Arms Race: Who Will Dominate?00:20:12 – Where Do We Go from Here? The AI Roadmap LINKS AND RESOURCES: DeepSeek - The Chinese AI That Crashed The MarketsDeepSeekHow Target Figured Out A Teen Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Father DidTier 11Mongoose MediaTier 11 JobsPerpetual TrafficGet Your nCAC Calculation Guide Now!Marketing Performance Indicators™ ChecklistPerpetual Traffic on YouTubeTier 11 on YouTubeBy the NumbersConnect with Lauren on InstagramConnect with Ralph on LinkedInFollow Perpetual Traffic on Twitter Thanks 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: Tier 11 Data Suite AppSumo - 13% off with code traffic13

    24 min
  7. 28 JAN

    Part 1 - The 5 Step Formula to Determine Your nCAC

    In part one of this two-part episode, Ralph and Lauren are talking about New Customer Acquisition Cost (NCAC). Sure, the mention of math might send some of you running for the hills, but hold on—this is the math that matters. Ralph compares finding your NCAC to searching for buried treasure, while Lauren reminds us that chasing vanity metrics like ROAS alone is as useful as an umbrella in a hurricane. Learn why NCAC is the North Star of scaling a business, how to measure it effectively, and what tools can make the process manageable. Ad platforms love to boast about their results but your bottom line—and how much it costs to add a new customer to it—never lies. As Lauren puts it: “Fake numbers might make you feel good, but they won’t pay your bills.” Chapters: 00:00:00 – Math That Matters: The Secret Ingredient for Scaling00:00:24 – NCAC: The Metric That’s Cooler Than ROAS00:01:42 – Why Calculating NCAC Feels Like Cracking a Cold Case00:02:42 – Scaling Secrets: Unlocking Business Growth with Math00:03:47 – The Real Cost of New Customers (No, It’s Not What You Think)00:06:10 – Lifetime Value: Measuring Love from Your Best Customers00:09:28 – Practical Math: When Numbers Lead to Dollars00:12:45 – Refunds, Returns & Regrets: Subtracting the Pain Points00:15:30 – Hidden Costs Unveiled: Shipping, Storage & Surprises00:18:05 – COGS: Decoding Cost of Goods Sold00:20:50 – Gross Profit: The Halfway Mark to True Success00:23:15 – Profit Checkpoint: COGS, Gross Profit, and What They Mean for You00:34:10 – A Special Perk for PT Fans: Wrap-Up & Surprise LINKS AND RESOURCES: Tier 11Mongoose MediaTier 11 JobsPerpetual TrafficGet Your nCAC Calculation Guide Now!Marketing Performance Indicators™ ChecklistPerpetual Traffic on YouTubeTier 11 on YouTubeBy the NumbersConnect with Lauren on InstagramConnect with Ralph on LinkedInFollow Perpetual Traffic on Twitter Thanks 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: AppSumo - 13% off with code traffic13

    37 min
  8. 24 JAN

    The #1 Secret to Spending Less and Making More on Amazon

    Ralph and John are throwing conventional wisdom out the window with a mind-blowing Amazon ad case study that'll leave you questioning everything. Spoiler alert: less Amazon spend + smarter Facebook and YouTube ads = MORE revenue. It's all about contribution, not attribution, folks! This episode is packed with actionable insights, groundbreaking data, and a healthy dose of humor. Tune in to unlock the secrets of Amazon's black box and discover how to outsmart the algorithm. Your future profits will thank you.  Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to Ralph and John’s World00:00:24 - A Feeder Strategy Unveiled00:00:39 - Data Secrets for Scaling Big00:01:23 - Cracking the Amazon Code00:02:35 - Numbers Don’t Lie: Tracking Sales00:03:19 - Behind-the-Scenes Breakdown00:04:15 - Live and In Action00:05:53 - Game-Changing Ad Revelations00:08:12 - The “Contribution vs. Attribution” Debate00:08:40 - The Brand Loyalty Puzzle00:11:12 - The Revenue Surge Experiment00:22:55 - Ad Fatigue or Audience Overload?00:33:16 - Spend Smarter, Scale Faster00:34:01 - Attribution Tools Face-Off00:34:14 - Unpacking GA4 and Wicked Reports00:35:18 - Redefining Spend-to-Revenue Success00:37:19 - Open Mic: Questions That Matter00:37:37 - Shopping Insights from Google00:39:27 - YouTube Ad Masterclass00:40:43 - A Deep Dive into YouTube Optimization00:44:54 - E-Commerce Data That Drives Strategy00:58:17 - PMAX + Feeder: A Winning Combo00:59:14 - Wrapping Up: Next Steps Revealed LINKS AND RESOURCES: Amazon Ads Myths Debunked: Spend Less, Earn More! | Tier 11 Live! - EP024Measurement and analyticsAmazon Seller Analytics: 10 KPIs to Track for a Winning StrategyTier 11 on YouTubeGet Your Marketing Performance Indicators™ Checklist Now!Tier 11 JobsPerpetual Traffic on YouTubeTiereleven.comMongoose MediaPerpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic WebsiteFollow Perpetual Traffic on TwitterConnect with Lauren on Instagram and Connect with Ralph on LinkedIn Thanks 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 a...

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Perpetual Traffic is a twice weekly podcast that shares cutting-edge strategies on acquiring leads and sales for your business. The show is produced by Tier 11 and hosted by Ralph Burns and Lauren Petrullo. Traffic is the act of putting your product, service, or message in front of your target audience…it’s the act of acquiring customers online while also building goodwill, and is the lifeline of any business. So, whether you’re a media buyer yet to create your first Facebook or Instagram ad, a Director of Marketing or CMO managing a team of marketing specialists, or a CEO growing your business on your own, you’ll discover actionable strategies that can be applied today. Perpetual Traffic combines the traffic strategies developed at Tier 11 with the real-life agency experience of the hosts. Listen to real stories of business owners and marketing executives just like you how they overcame struggles with digital marketing and online advertising. Learn how to make Facebook advertising, Instagram advertising, YouTube advertising, Twitter advertising, Google AdWords advertising, LinkedIn advertising, (and more) work for your business.

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