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How to Set Up Predictive Audience in LinkedIn Ads

Likhith Reddy
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January 12, 2025
How to Set Up Predictive Audience in LinkedIn Ads

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Predictive Audiences on LinkedIn offer a sophisticated means of expanding your campaign's reach by leveraging LinkedIn's vast dataset and AI technology. These audiences are automatically generated based on your existing data sources, allowing you to target individuals who are most likely to engage with your content. For B2B marketing professionals, understanding how to set up and utilize Predictive Audiences can significantly enhance targeting precision and improve campaign outcomes.

This tutorial will guide you through the process of integrating Predictive Audiences into your LinkedIn Ads strategy.

Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Set Up Predictive Audience in LinkedIn Ads

Step 1: Access the Audiences Section

  1. Sign into LinkedIn Campaign Manager.
  2. In the Navigation Panel, select the Audiences option under the Plan section.

1 Click on "Plan".

Step 2: Create a New Audience

  1. Select 'Create Audience' to begin the process of building the audience.

2 Then, click on "Create audience".

Step 3: Choose Predictive Audience

  1. Select the 'Predictive Audience' option to create a new audience.

3 Click on "Predictive audience".

Step 4: Name Your Audience

  1. Name your audience for easy recognition later.

4 Click on the element.

Step 5: Select Data Source

  1. Select the source for creating the predictive audience, such as the Contact or Company list.

5 Upload

Step 6: Configure Audience Details

  1. Select the specific company list as the data source, choose the audience size, and save the audience.

6 Afterwards, click on "Select data row 1".

Step 7: Finalize and Save

  1. Now select the audience size and create the audience.

7 Upload
  1. Agree and create the audience.

8 Upload

Conclusion

Setting up a Predictive Audience in LinkedIn Ads is a strategic move for any B2B marketing professional looking to enhance their campaign's effectiveness. By following these steps, you can create audiences that are more likely to convert, ensuring that your marketing efforts are both targeted and efficient. Embrace LinkedIn's predictive power to refine your ad targeting strategy and achieve better results.

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FAQ

What data sources can I use for Predictive Audiences?

You can use contact or company lists, Lead Gen Forms, conversions, and retargeting audiences as data sources for Predictive Audiences. Each source must meet specific requirements, such as having at least 300 member accounts.

How often do Predictive Audiences update?

Predictive Audiences refresh daily, using the most up-to-date version of your source data once it finishes processing. This ensures your audience remains current and relevant.

Is it possible to exclude certain members from Predictive Audiences?

Yes, during campaign setup, you can apply targeting filters to exclude specific audience attributes or members from your Predictive Audience.

What are the limitations on the number of Predictive Audiences I can create?

You can create up to 100 Predictive Audiences per ad account. This limit ensures manageability and optimal performance of your ad campaigns.

Likhith Reddy
How to Set Up Predictive Audience in LinkedIn Ads
Likhith Reddy is a seasoned paid ads expert with over 7 years of experience, working with more than 20 SaaS brands in Tripledart's portfolio. Leading a team of performance marketers, Likhith is dedicated to helping startups scale and optimize through data-driven paid media strategies, ensuring they achieve their key performance indicators (KPIs).

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