Social media advertising

We plan, create and manage paid campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. The work is built on audience research, a steady creative testing routine and tracking that shows which ads actually produce leads and sales.

  • Meta, TikTok and Snapchat
  • Creative testing every month
  • Pixel and Conversions API setup

The problem

Paid social in Pakistan is crowded. Most brands are fighting for the same feeds, and the platforms reward advertisers who test well and track properly.

  1. 01

    Boosting posts instead of running campaigns

    The boost button optimises for likes and reach, not leads or purchases.

  2. 02

    One creative, run until it dies

    Ad fatigue sets in fast. Without a pipeline of new creative, costs rise every week.

  3. 03

    Targeting that is too narrow

    Stacking interests and demographics often hurts results now that platform algorithms find buyers better with broader inputs.

  4. 04

    No pixel or Conversions API

    Without proper tracking, the platform cannot learn who converts, and you cannot see true return.

  5. 05

    Low-quality leads

    Instant forms that are too easy to submit produce lots of leads that never answer the phone.

  6. 06

    No retargeting

    Most people need several touchpoints. Brands that skip retargeting pay full price for every sale.

Our approach

  • Audience insightMessaging built from real customer motivations and objections.
  • Creative engineA steady flow of new hooks, formats and offers to test.
  • Measured scalingBudget increases based on tracked results, not hope.

We start with your customer. Who buys from you, why, what stops them and what makes them trust a brand. That research shapes the angles we test in creative and copy.

Then we set up tracking properly, with the Meta Pixel and Conversions API, the TikTok Pixel and Events API, and Snapchat's equivalents, so every platform learns from real conversions.

Campaigns are structured simply, with enough budget per ad set to exit the learning phase. Every month we produce and test new creatives, keep what wins, retire what does not and scale budgets carefully on proven ads.

What we offer

Everything needed to run paid social properly, from strategy and creative to tracking and reporting.

  • Strategy

    Goals, platforms, funnel stages and budgets planned around your business.

  • Audience research

    Customer interviews, data and competitor analysis to find angles that convert.

  • Campaign setup

    Business Manager, pixels, catalogues and clean campaign structures.

  • Creative strategy

    Hooks, formats and concepts planned for testing.

  • Ad copy

    Copy in English, Urdu or Roman Urdu, matched to the audience.

  • Retargeting and lookalikes

    Re-engaging warm audiences and finding new people like your best customers.

  • Lead generation

    Instant forms, WhatsApp and landing page campaigns with qualification.

  • E-commerce campaigns

    Catalogue, Advantage+ shopping and dynamic product ads.

In detail

Each platform has its own audience, ad formats and best practices. Here is how we approach each one, and the core work behind every campaign.

01

Facebook Ads

Facebook still has one of the largest and broadest audiences in Pakistan, across ages, cities and income levels. It works well for lead generation, local services, e-commerce and reaching older decision makers.

We use Facebook for prospecting with broad and lookalike audiences, lead campaigns with instant forms or Messenger, and retargeting across the funnel. Placements are managed through Meta Ads Manager alongside Instagram for efficiency.

  • Lead form and Messenger campaigns
  • Conversion campaigns to your website
  • Catalogue and dynamic product ads
  • Video views for warm-audience building
02

Instagram Ads

Instagram skews younger and more visual. It is especially strong for fashion, beauty, food, lifestyle, real estate visuals and premium brands.

We design creative specifically for Instagram placements: vertical video for Reels and Stories, carousels for products and clear, thumb-stopping visuals for the feed. Ads that look native to the platform consistently outperform repurposed print ads.

  • Reels and Stories ads
  • Carousel and collection ads
  • Shopping and product tags
  • Creator-style content and partnership ads
03

TikTok Ads

TikTok has grown into one of the most-used apps among younger Pakistanis. Attention is high, but it only rewards content that feels native: fast hooks, real people and an authentic tone.

We help plan and brief TikTok-style creative, run In-Feed and Spark Ads, and set up the TikTok Pixel and Events API. TikTok works well for e-commerce, apps, education and consumer brands targeting under-35 audiences.

  • In-Feed and Spark Ads
  • Creator and UGC-style briefs
  • Lead generation forms
  • Shopping and catalogue campaigns where available
04

Snapchat Ads

Snapchat is a smaller channel in Pakistan but can be valuable for specific youth audiences and, particularly, for businesses targeting the Gulf, where Snapchat usage is very high.

We use Snap Ads, Story Ads and collection ads where the audience fits, with the Snap Pixel for tracking. We will tell you if Snapchat is not a good fit for your audience.

05

Audience research

We look at who your best customers are, what they care about and what language they use. Sources include your sales team, reviews, comments, competitor ads in the Meta Ad Library and your own customer data.

This research produces messaging angles to test, not just targeting settings. In paid social today, creative is the targeting.

06

Campaign setup and structure

We set up or clean up Business Manager, ad accounts, pages, pixels, domains, catalogues and permissions. Then we build campaigns with a simple structure: fewer ad sets with enough budget each, so the algorithm can learn.

07

Creative strategy

Creative is the biggest lever in paid social. We plan creative around hooks (the first two seconds), formats (video, static, carousel, UGC) and angles (problem, outcome, proof, offer, comparison).

Each month we brief and produce new creatives with our graphic design team, or work with your in-house team or creators.

08

Ad copy

We write copy that sounds like a person, not a brochure. Depending on your audience that may be English, Urdu or Roman Urdu, or a mix. We test primary text, headlines and calls to action alongside creative.

09

Retargeting

We build retargeting audiences from website visitors, video viewers, Instagram and Facebook engagers, lead form openers and past customers. Each audience gets messages suited to where they are in the journey, such as proof for engaged visitors or a reminder for cart abandoners.

10

Lookalike audiences

Lookalike audiences find new people similar to your existing customers. Quality depends on the source list. We use your best customers or highest-value purchasers rather than everyone who ever liked your page.

11

Lead generation campaigns

Instant forms make it easy to submit a lead, sometimes too easy. We add qualifying questions, use higher-intent form types and connect forms to your CRM or WhatsApp so leads are contacted within minutes.

For many Pakistani businesses, click-to-WhatsApp campaigns produce the best quality leads because the conversation starts immediately. Our AI automation team can add instant replies and qualification.

12

E-commerce campaigns

For online stores, we connect your product catalogue, set up dynamic product ads and test Advantage+ shopping campaigns. We also consider the realities of the Pakistani market, such as cash on delivery and order confirmation rates, when judging performance.

13

Conversion campaigns

Conversion campaigns optimise for the action you actually want: a purchase, a sign-up, a booking. They need correct event tracking and enough conversion volume. We set up events and, where volumes are low, optimise for a closely related action first.

14

Creative testing

We test creative in a structured way: a dedicated testing campaign, clear hypotheses and enough spend per ad to reach a conclusion. Winners move to scaling campaigns. Over time, this builds a library of insights about what your audience responds to.

15

Tracking

Browser tracking alone misses a lot of conversions because of ad blockers and privacy changes. We implement server-side tracking through Conversions API and similar tools, and we check event matching quality regularly.

16

Optimization and scaling

We review performance several times a week, manage frequency, rotate creatives and shift budget toward the best performers. Scaling is gradual, because sudden budget jumps often reset learning and raise costs.

Is it right for you?

Honest guidance up front saves everyone time. Here is where this service tends to work well, and where something else might serve you better.

A good fit if you are

  • E-commerce brands selling consumer products
  • Businesses with a visual product or service
  • Brands launching something new that people are not searching for yet
  • Education, real estate, events and local services with clear offers
  • Businesses ready to invest in new creative every month

Probably not the right fit if you are

  • Niche B2B services with very small audiences (consider Google Ads or LinkedIn)
  • Brands unwilling to refresh creative regularly
  • Businesses that cannot respond quickly to leads
  • Products restricted by platform advertising policies

Why it matters

Social ads are less about clever targeting than they used to be. These factors matter most now.

  • Creative quality and volume

    The main driver of cost and conversion rate. More good tests means more winners.

  • Offer strength

    A clear, compelling offer makes every ad perform better.

  • Tracking accuracy

    Platforms need clean conversion data to find the right people.

  • Landing page or form experience

    Slow pages and long forms lose people who were ready to act.

  • Seasonality

    Ramadan, Eid, 11.11 and other sale periods change costs and behaviour significantly in Pakistan.

  • Budget consistency

    Stopping and starting campaigns resets learning. Steady budgets perform better.

Process

A repeatable process that improves results month after month.

  1. Step 1

    Research

    Customer, competitor and creative research to find angles worth testing.

  2. Step 2

    Tracking and setup

    Pixels, server-side events, catalogues and account structure set up properly.

  3. Step 3

    Creative production

    The first batch of ads, built around different hooks, formats and angles.

  4. Step 4

    Launch and learn

    Campaigns go live with close monitoring through the learning phase.

  5. Step 5

    Test and scale

    Winners are scaled, losers are cut, and new creative is tested every month.

  6. Step 6

    Report and plan

    Monthly results, insights and the next round of tests.

Avoid these

Avoiding these alone often lowers costs significantly.

  • Judging ads after one day

    Early results swing wildly. Ads need time and spend before a fair verdict.

  • Too many ad sets with tiny budgets

    None of them get enough data to optimise properly.

  • Using the same ad for months

    Frequency rises, costs climb and the audience tunes out.

  • Polished ads that look like ads

    Native, authentic content often outperforms expensive studio creative.

  • Ignoring comments on ads

    Unanswered questions and complaints under an ad hurt trust and performance.

  • Counting leads, not customers

    Cheap leads that never convert are not a win.

Reporting and communication

Monthly reports cover results by platform, campaign and creative, with clear commentary on what we learned. You keep full ownership of your Business Manager and ad accounts, and ad spend is billed directly by each platform.

Monthly performance reportWhat we track
  • Leads, purchases and revenue
  • Cost per result and ROAS
  • Top-performing creatives and why
  • Frequency and audience saturation
  • Lead quality feedback
  • Tests run and conclusions
  • Budget pacing by platform
  • Creative plan for next month

Monthly call to review results and agree next steps

Technology

We work inside your accounts wherever possible. You keep ownership of all data, dashboards and assets.

Search & Analytics

  • Google Analytics 4
  • Google Search Console
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Looker Studio
  • Ahrefs
  • Semrush
  • Screaming Frog
  • PageSpeed Insights

Advertising

  • Google Ads
  • Meta Ads Manager
  • TikTok Ads Manager
  • Snapchat Ads Manager
  • Google Merchant Center
  • LinkedIn Campaign Manager

Design & Content

  • Figma
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Canva
  • CapCut
  • Notion
  • Google Workspace

Product names belong to their owners. Listing a tool means we use it in client work, not that we are an official partner unless stated.

Industries

Examples of the businesses we work with and the angle we usually take. Your situation will shape the actual plan.

  • Real Estate

    Common challenge: Long decision cycles and lots of low-intent enquiries.

    Project landing pages, lead qualification and fast follow-up through WhatsApp and CRM.

  • E-commerce

    Common challenge: Rising ad costs and thin margins on cash-on-delivery orders.

    Product feed quality, Shopping and Meta campaigns, and category-level SEO.

  • Healthcare

    Common challenge: Trust matters more than reach, and ad policies are strict.

    Local SEO for clinics, doctor profile pages and compliant appointment campaigns.

  • Education

    Common challenge: Short, seasonal admission windows with heavy competition.

    Campaign calendars around intake dates and lead nurturing for parents and students.

  • Restaurants

    Common challenge: Visibility on maps and delivery apps decides most orders.

    Google Business Profile, Reels-first social content and local offers.

  • Hospitality

    Common challenge: Relying on booking platforms that take a large commission.

    Direct booking websites, local SEO and remarketing to past guests.

  • Automotive

    Common challenge: Buyers research for weeks across many dealers and platforms.

    Inventory-led ads, remarketing and fast response to enquiries.

  • Travel

    Common challenge: Price-driven competition and very seasonal demand.

    Destination content, seasonal campaigns and WhatsApp-based booking flows.

Case studies

Each case study covers the problem, the thinking behind the strategy and the measurable outcome. Results depend on the market, budget and starting point, so we show the context as well as the numbers.

View all case studies
  • E-commerceSample

    [Client Name]

    Challenge
    Paid social was driving orders, but cost per purchase kept climbing and organic traffic was flat.
    Strategy
    Rebuilt category pages for search, cleaned the product feed and moved budget toward proven creatives.
    +XX%Organic traffic
    -XX%Cost per purchase
    SEOGoogle AdsSocial Media Ads
    X months
  • EducationSample

    [Client Name]

    Challenge
    Admission campaigns launched late every season and leads went cold before anyone called back.
    Strategy
    Planned the campaign calendar around intake dates and set up automated reminders and call scheduling.
    +XX%Enrolments
    XX hrsSaved per week
    Social Media AdsSocial Media MarketingAI Automation
    X months

Pricing

Management fees are separate from ad spend, which you pay directly to Meta, TikTok or Snapchat. Pricing depends mainly on the number of platforms, creative volume and campaign complexity.

Every proposal lists exactly what is included, what is not, the expected timeline and how results will be measured. Ad spend is always paid directly to the platform so you keep full control and visibility.

  • 01

    Number of platforms

    Each platform needs its own setup, creative formats and management.

  • 02

    Creative volume

    How many new ads per month, and whether video production is included.

  • 03

    Monthly ad spend

    Higher budgets need more testing and closer monitoring.

  • 04

    Campaign goals

    E-commerce with catalogues and lead generation with CRM integration have different setup needs.

  • 05

    Tracking setup

    Server-side tracking and CRM integration add initial work.

  • 06

    Markets and languages

    Campaigns across countries or languages need more versions of each ad.

FAQ

Have a question that is not covered here?

Ask us directly

Which is better for my business, Facebook, Instagram or TikTok?

It depends on your audience and product. Facebook reaches a broad range of ages across Pakistan, Instagram is stronger for visual and lifestyle brands, and TikTok is best for younger audiences and native video content. We usually start with Meta, then test TikTok if the audience fits.

How much budget do I need for social media ads?

Enough for each ad set to get regular conversions so the platform can learn. The right figure depends on your cost per result and goals. We recommend a starting budget after reviewing your market and offer.

Do you create the ad creatives?

Yes. Our designers and writers produce static, carousel and video ads. We can also brief creators or work with your in-house team. See graphic designing.

Why are my Facebook leads low quality?

Usually because the form is too easy to submit or the offer attracts the wrong people. Adding qualifying questions, using higher-intent forms, switching to WhatsApp campaigns and calling leads quickly all help.

Do you set up the Meta Pixel and Conversions API?

Yes. Proper tracking is part of every setup. We implement both browser and server-side events and verify that they match correctly.

Can you run ads targeting the Gulf or other countries?

Yes. We run campaigns targeting the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK and other markets, including campaigns aimed at overseas Pakistanis.

How is this different from social media marketing?

Social media ads are paid campaigns aimed at specific results. Social media marketing is organic content and community management that builds your brand over time. They work best together.

Resources

Practical guides from our team that go deeper on the topics on this page.

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Next step

Tell us what you sell and where you advertise now. We will review your accounts, tracking and creative and give you a practical plan to improve results.

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