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By Scott Desgrosseilliers on Dec 19, 2025 9:15:00 AM

 

What is the Growth Ceiling Trap? The Growth Ceiling Trap is a revenue plateau occurring when Meta’s algorithm optimizes for low-cost "vibes" (retargeting and repeat buyers) rather than true new customer acquisition. This creates an "Attribution Illusion" where platform ROAS looks high, but actual business growth remains flat because top-of-funnel prospecting is starved of budget.

 

Topics: Wicked Reports Advanced Signal New Customer Acquisition Cost (NCAC) Ad Platform ROAS Meta Bias Growth Ceiling Retargeting Waste