Facebook & Ad Campaigns: What Local Ontario Businesses Are Generating

Facebook, Instagram, Google, and other paid channels have become essential for local businesses across Ontario. From Toronto and the GTA to Ottawa, Hamilton, London, and smaller communities, SMBs are using targeted ad campaigns to reach nearby customers, fill seats, book appointments, and drive in-store and online sales.

Facebook and Instagram campaigns in particular—with strong targeting by location, interests, and behaviours—deliver measurable results for restaurants, home services, retail, health and wellness, and professional services. Many Ontario local businesses report 2–3x more qualified leads and a 20–40% lift in attributable revenue when they run consistent Meta campaigns alongside Google Search and Display. Combined, ad spend by local Ontario businesses has generated millions in tracked revenue and countless leads that turn into repeat customers.

Success comes from clear goals (calls, form fills, store visits, purchases), solid creative and offers, and ongoing optimization. Grivus helps Ontario businesses plan, launch, and scale Facebook and other ad campaigns with targeting that respects Canadian audiences, reporting that ties back to revenue, and creative that fits your brand—so you can see exactly what your campaigns are generating for your business.