We detected 598,012 customers using Facebook Ads and 6,698 customers with estimated renewals in the next 3 months. The most common industry is Retail (35%) and the most common company size is 2-10 employees (57%). Our methodology involves detecting JavaScript snippets or configurations on customer websites.
Note: We can not detect companies using Facebook Ads for mobile app install campaigns only, or for offline conversions. We are also unable to detect churned customers for this vendor, only new customers
About Facebook Ads
Facebook Ads enables businesses to reach targeted audiences through social media campaigns on Facebook and Instagram by selecting marketing objectives, choosing demographics and interests, setting budgets, and running ads in multiple formats including images, videos, and carousels to drive awareness, traffic, engagement, leads, and sales.
📊 Who in an organization decides to buy or use Facebook Ads?
Source: Analysis of 100 job postings that mention Facebook Ads
Job titles that mention Facebook Ads
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Based on an analysis of job titles from postings that mention Facebook Ads.
Job Title
Share
Director of Marketing
17%
Performance Marketing Specialist
11%
Digital Marketing Specialist
9%
Director of Social Media
6%
My analysis shows that Facebook Ads purchasing decisions sit squarely with marketing leadership, with Directors of Marketing representing 17% of roles, followed by Performance Marketing Specialists at 11% and Digital Marketing Specialists at 9%. Directors of Social Media and Heads of Growth Marketing each account for 6%. These leaders are prioritizing growth, acquisition strategy, and performance optimization across their organizations. The split between leadership and individual contributor roles is exactly even at 35 roles each, suggesting Facebook Ads requires both strategic oversight and hands-on execution.
Day-to-day users are deeply focused on campaign optimization and performance metrics. I noticed practitioners managing end-to-end campaign execution, conducting A/B testing, monitoring KPIs like ROAS, CAC, and conversion rates, and collaborating with creative teams to develop ad assets. They work across multiple platforms but Facebook Ads remains central to their paid social strategies, often paired with Google Ads and other channels for comprehensive digital marketing programs.
The pain points reveal an obsession with efficiency and measurable results. Companies repeatedly mention needs to "drive measurable results," "maximize ROI," and "scale marketing budgets while maintaining ROI." One posting specifically seeks someone to "squeeze every drop of ROI from our growth spend," while another emphasizes "data-driven strategies to transform how brands connect." The recurring theme is accountability, with roles requiring professionals who can "translate data into actionable insights" and demonstrate clear attribution between ad spend and business outcomes like customer acquisition and revenue growth.
🔧 What other technologies do Facebook Ads customers also use?
Source: Analysis of tech stacks from 598,012 companies that use Facebook Ads
Commonly Paired Technologies
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Shows how much more likely Facebook Ads customers are to use each tool compared to the general population. For example, 287x means customers are 287 times more likely to use that tool.
I noticed that companies using Facebook Ads are overwhelmingly direct-to-consumer e-commerce businesses with sophisticated digital marketing operations. The extreme correlation with Shopify tells me these are retailers selling products online, and the presence of Klaviyo confirms they're building customer relationships through email marketing automation. This is the classic modern e-commerce stack.
The pairing of Facebook Ads with TikTok Ads and LinkedIn Ads is particularly revealing. These companies aren't putting all their eggs in one basket. They're running coordinated campaigns across multiple paid social platforms, which suggests they have dedicated performance marketing teams and meaningful ad budgets. The TikTok correlation especially stands out because it's 658 times more likely, indicating these are brands chasing younger audiences and willing to experiment with newer platforms. Meanwhile, LinkedIn Ads appearing so frequently tells me many of these aren't just B2C companies. They're likely also B2B e-commerce or have corporate sales channels.
The full picture shows these are marketing-led organizations in growth mode. Microsoft Clarity's presence indicates they're obsessively tracking user behavior to optimize conversion rates. Google Search Console means they're balancing paid acquisition with organic search visibility. These companies are data-driven and metrics-focused, constantly measuring ROI across channels. They're probably past the earliest startup stage since they have the resources to run multi-platform campaigns, but they're still in aggressive growth mode rather than stable maturity.
👥 What types of companies is most likely to use Facebook Ads?
Source: Analysis of Linkedin bios of 598,012 companies that use Facebook Ads
Company Characteristics
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Shows how much more likely Facebook Ads customers are to have each trait compared to all companies. For example, 2.0x means customers are twice as likely to have that characteristic.
Trait
Likelihood
Funding Stage: Equity crowdfunding
5.3x
Funding Stage: Angel
4.1x
Funding Stage: Series A
3.4x
Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion
3.2x
Industry: Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
3.1x
Industry: Retail
3.0x
I noticed that Facebook Ads users are remarkably diverse but share a common thread: they sell directly to consumers or small businesses. These aren't enterprise software companies or B2B wholesalers. They're local service providers like physical therapy clinics and pest control companies, product retailers selling everything from jump ropes to razors, hospitality businesses including boutique hotels and restaurants, and specialized B2C service firms like travel agencies and real estate developers. Many operate in industries where visual appeal matters, like furniture, cosmetics, apparel, and food products.
These are predominantly established small to midsize businesses, not venture-backed startups. The employee counts cluster heavily in the 11-50 and 51-200 ranges. Very few show funding rounds, and when they do, it's modest seed or Series A amounts. The companies that mention founding dates often go back 10, 20, or even 30+ years. They're profitable businesses looking to grow their customer base, not startups burning cash to find product-market fit.
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