Cookie settings

Choose which cookies you accept. You can change it at any time from «Cookie settings» at the bottom of every page. Cookie policy

Cookie categories

They keep your cookie choice and what you close on the site, such as the discount bar. Always on.

Google Analytics 4 measures page views and form submissions to improve the site (_ga and _ga_* cookies, 13 months).

We remember which campaign or ad brought you here (UTM parameters and click ids) to attribute your sign-up, and Google may use it to measure its ads.

Podcast: Instagram Ads That DON'T Work

In short

  • Discover 9 concrete actions to improve your Instagram ads and optimise campaigns with real data.
  • The episode covers creative, targeting, testing, copy, metrics and UGC Ads to help you avoid common mistakes.
  • Learn to create authentic ads, with effective hooks and a single objective, without relying on boring templates.

Are you investing in Instagram ads and not seeing results?

Are you promoting your products or services without being sure whether your campaigns are really working?

Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Meta Ads (How to Improve Facebook Ads) is still one of the most powerful channels for selling, generating leads and growing a brand, but also one of the most saturated and competitive. And keep in mind: if your ads don’t convert, it’s almost never the algorithm’s fault (except for technical issues). Usually, the problem lies in the creative, the approach or the targeting.

In this episode, we share 9 concrete actions to improve your Instagram ads, avoid common mistakes and start optimising your campaigns with real data. We discuss creative, testing, targeting, UGC Ads, copy, key metrics and why the ads that perform best are the ones that don’t look like ads.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why creative is the key to success when running Instagram ads
  • How to define a single objective for each ad
  • Which targeting mistakes are making you lose money
  • Why you should always test (and how to do it properly)
  • When to use real A/B tests in Meta Ads. UGC video vs static image in Meta Ads.
  • Why UGC videos convert better than traditional ads
  • Which metrics really matter in 2026.
  • How to optimise your campaigns week by week
  • What the ads that actually work have in common

Don’t forget: how to do SEO on Instagram | how to grow on Instagram

We speak openly about UGC Ads, authentic creative, hooks that grab attention in the first 3 seconds and how to stop relying on boring templates that do the same as everyone else.

Listen to the episode here:

iVooxListen on iVoox (opens in a new tab)

Want UGC videos that work for your brand?

Create your free brand account and receive creator proposals. You only pay per video.

Create a free account

If you want to improve your Instagram ads without spending more budget, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen to this episode on your favourite platform

Our marketing podcast “TODO ES CONTENIDO” is now available on the main channels. Discover more on the official page 👉 TODO ES CONTENIDO Podcast .

Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon iVoox

Share this article:

About the author

Miguel Palau

CMO / Cofounder HICARI

Writes about UGC, social media content and Paid Media, drawing on the projects we run every day at HICARI.

Frequently asked questions

What usually goes wrong when an Instagram ad doesn’t convert?

Usually, the problem lies in the creative, the approach or the targeting, not the algorithm unless there are technical issues.

What topics are covered regarding UGC videos?

It explains why UGC videos can convert better than traditional ads and discusses authentic creative and hooks that grab attention in the first 3 seconds.

How can Instagram campaigns be optimised?

The episode recommends always testing, running real A/B tests where appropriate and optimising campaigns week by week using key metrics.

For brands

UGC videos for your brand

Free sign-up. Get proposals from creators and pay only per video.

Create a brand accountor talk to the team
30% off your first UGC video and your top-up Free sign-up · No subscription · From €70/video Get my 30% off