The most useful competitor ad research setup depends on the job. Some teams need official manual lookup, some need ecommerce inspiration, and some need a faster way to find active ads that have stayed live.
Manual research works when you need direct inspection and have time to review many examples yourself. Meta Ads Library is often the starting point for this kind of work.
RunningAds fits the workflow where a marketer wants to start with active ads and prioritize examples that have stayed live for days or weeks.
Agencies may use competitor ad research before client meetings. Ecommerce teams may use it before creative production to review category hooks, offers, and product messaging.
| Research job | Useful workflow | RunningAds fit |
|---|---|---|
| Competitor lookup | Search the advertiser and review examples | Good for active Meta ad examples |
| Creative planning | Study hooks, offers, and message patterns | Good for finding examples to discuss |
| Ongoing monitoring | Check what competitors keep live | Good for duration-focused review |
These pages show how RunningAds organizes brand-specific competitor ad research and cached examples where available.
Yes. RunningAds is built for competitor Meta ads research, including Facebook and Instagram ads.
RunningAds is a focused competitor Meta ads research workflow centered on active ads and duration, while broader ad spy tools may cover different datasets or networks.
Yes. Agencies can use RunningAds to prepare competitor examples for onboarding, creative review, and strategy discussions.