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Choosing channels for Telegram Ads

How to pick channels, build whitelists, and assess audience quality.

Selection criteria

Review topic, engagement, and audience overlap. TRAFFIX offers vertical channel packs — finance, EdTech, lifestyle.

Do not chase max reach — narrow relevant packs often win on CPA.

  • ER and post frequency
  • Subscriber geography
  • Ad integration history

Whitelist and blacklist

Build a 20–50 channel whitelist for tests. Blacklist irrelevant or complaint-heavy channels.

Refresh lists monthly from campaign data.

  • Document exclusion reason
  • A/B channel packs
  • Cross-check portfolio cases

Pack optimization

After 7 days drop channels with CTR 40%+ below pack median and no conversions.

Scale budget to best CPA channels without duplicating targeting.

  • Min 500 impressions per channel
  • Seasonal refresh for event niches
  • Coordinate with TRAFFIX manager

Frequently asked questions

What is «Choosing channels for Telegram Ads» about?
How to pick channels, build whitelists, and assess audience quality.
Selection criteria?
Review topic, engagement, and audience overlap. TRAFFIX offers vertical channel packs — finance, EdTech, lifestyle. Do not chase max reach — narrow relevant packs often win on CPA.
Whitelist and blacklist?
Build a 20–50 channel whitelist for tests. Blacklist irrelevant or complaint-heavy channels. Refresh lists monthly from campaign data.
Rule of thumb
ER and post frequency

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