Who is investing in ads today
Knowing who is already investing changes where you start.
LeadCanvas queries the public ad libraries and shows the available activity inside the company profile. That evidence gives you context before you choose the angle.
The signal tells you where to start. It does not guarantee the company will buy.
Advertising does not mean they need an agency.
Ads prove visible advertising activity. They do not prove dissatisfaction, available budget or any wish to change providers. They help you understand the context and ask a better question.
What you will see on the account
Depending on the source and availability: platform, visible ads, period, approximate number of creatives and the link to the library so you can verify it yourself.
Every piece of data keeps its query date and its source. Coverage changes between Meta and Google, and between countries too.
Try it with your own market
Write who you are looking for and see the first search with its contact channels and signals.
How it is used inside a search
Advertising activity works as a preferred criterion for ordering the list, or as preparation data once the account already interests you.
An agency prioritizes whoever is already investing. A software company reads it as active lead capture. A provider outside marketing can ignore it without losing anything.
How it turns into a decent opener
Instead of “your ads are not working”, an observation you can defend: “I saw you are promoting two locations and wanted to understand how you handle enquiry follow-up across both”.
It is worth checking that the ad is still visible and that the link to your offer is real before you send.
How far the signal goes.
Public libraries do not show spend, performance or who manages the account. An ad may have ended or belong to another entity in the group. LeadCanvas shows you that limit next to the data, not in the fine print.
“LeadCanvas gives a sales team the context to start with a useful conversation.”LeadCanvas customer · Trustpilot
“The workflow is clear, fast and easy to use when you are building a list from scratch.”LeadCanvas customer · Trustpilot
Frequently asked questions
Does it show how much the company spends on ads?
No, unless a public source publishes it precisely. Seeing active ads is not the same as knowing the spend.
Can I search only for companies that advertise?
When the filter and the source are available on your plan, you can use advertising activity as a search criterion.
Is the detection live?
LeadCanvas queries what the source publishes at that moment. Activity can change afterwards, which is why it is worth checking the date and the source link.
Does advertising make it a better lead?
It depends on what you sell. It is a signal of activity, not a qualification that works for everyone.
Look at what they invest in before deciding what to offer.
Prepare an account and review which public advertising exists, where it comes from and how it relates to your offer.