Paid Media Playbook

Global Ad
Demographics

Platform-specific targeting guide for Symph's 7 CSaaS products. Global market with regional priority tiers.

Products: 7 Platforms: Meta · LinkedIn · X · TikTok · Reddit Market: Global
Strategy

Global Targeting Overview

Target the world, but speak their language. Different regions, different pain points, different trust signals. Prioritize English-speaking markets, then expand.

Budget Priority by Product

Product #1 Platform (50-60%) #2 Platform (25-35%) #3 Platform (10-20%)
Overture LinkedIn 60% Meta 30% X 10%
Worklane LinkedIn 50% Meta 40% TikTok 10%
Vector X 40% LinkedIn 30% TikTok 30%
Alignly LinkedIn 50% Meta 35% Reddit 15%
Clocklane Meta 50% TikTok 30% LinkedIn 20%
Encore LinkedIn 50% X 30% Meta 20%
The Agency LinkedIn 50% X 30% Reddit 20%

Geography

Regional Targeting Tiers

Global reach with regional prioritization. Different markets need different messaging and spend allocation.

Tier 1: Primary Markets (50% of spend)

🇺🇸 USA
25%
Highest CAC, highest LTV
🇬🇧 UK
10%
Strong agency market
🇦🇺 Australia
8%
Timezone advantage
🇨🇦 Canada
7%
US spillover

Tier 2: Growth Markets (30% of spend)

🇵🇭 Philippines
10%
Home market, brand trust
🇸🇬 Singapore
8%
SEA hub, high income
🇦🇪 UAE
6%
MENA gateway
🇮🇳 India
6%
Scale play, low CAC

Tier 3: Emerging Markets (20% of spend)

🇲🇾 Malaysia
5%
Growing SMB market
🇮🇩 Indonesia
5%
Largest SEA economy
🇻🇳 Vietnam
4%
Fast-growing tech scene
🇿🇦 South Africa
3%
Africa gateway
🇳🇿 New Zealand
3%
ANZ extension
Filipino Diaspora Targeting

~10M Filipinos abroad. They trust Philippine-built products and often recommend to family businesses back home.

Expat interests Remittance behaviors Philippine media consumption Tagalog language

Key markets: USA (4M), Saudi Arabia (1M), UAE (700K), Canada (500K), UK (400K), Australia (400K)


Platform

Meta (Facebook + Instagram)

Best for visual storytelling, retargeting, and reaching business owners who scroll during off-hours. Strong in SEA and emerging markets.

Overture
Dashboards & Analytics
Age28–55
LocationTier 1: USA, UK, Australia, Canada  |  Tier 2: Singapore, UAE, Philippines  |  Tier 3: India, SEA
LanguagesEnglish (primary), Hindi, Bahasa, Tagalog (secondary)
InterestsBusiness intelligence, Data analytics, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Google Analytics, Financial analysis, Business strategy, KPI tracking
BehaviorsSmall business owners, Technology early adopters, Business page admins, Engaged shoppers
Job TitlesCEO, COO, CFO, Business Owner, Operations Director, Finance Director, Data Director
ExclusionsCurrent customers, Competitor employees (Tableau, Looker, Databox)
PlacementsFeed, Reels (prioritize), Stories
OptimizationLead generation, Conversions
Worklane
Workflow & Approvals
Age28–50
LocationGlobal: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Philippines, India, UAE
InterestsProcess automation, Project management software, Office administration, Workflow management, Trello, Asana, Monday.com, Notion
BehaviorsBusiness page admins, Small business owners, Frequent business travelers
Job TitlesOperations Manager, Office Manager, HR Manager, Project Manager, Admin Manager, Process Lead
PlacementsFeed, Reels, Stories
OptimizationLead generation
Vector
Project Management
Age25–45
LocationTech hubs: USA (SF, NYC, Austin), UK (London), Singapore, India (Bangalore), Canada (Toronto), Australia (Sydney)
InterestsStartups, Entrepreneurship, Agile methodology, Scrum, Project management, Productivity apps, Y Combinator, Tech startups, Side hustle
BehaviorsTechnology early adopters, Business page admins, Online purchasers
Job TitlesFounder, Project Manager, Product Manager, Team Lead, Engineering Manager, Startup CEO
PlacementsFeed, Reels (prioritize for startup audience)
OptimizationConversions (trial signup)
Alignly
HR & People Ops
Age28–50
GenderAll (slight female skew — HR demographics)
LocationGlobal: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Philippines, Singapore, India, UAE, South Africa
InterestsHuman resources, Employee management, Payroll services, BambooHR, Gusto, HR software, Recruitment, Talent management, Remote work
Job TitlesHR Manager, People Operations, Office Manager, Admin Manager, HR Director, CHRO
ExclusionsCurrent customers, Job seekers (non-HR)
PlacementsFeed, Stories
OptimizationLead generation
Clocklane
POS & Timesheets
Age30–55
LocationRetail/F&B hubs: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Philippines, Singapore, UAE, South Africa
InterestsPoint of sale systems, Time tracking software, Payroll, Retail management, Restaurant management, QuickBooks, Xero, Square
BehaviorsSmall business owners, Engaged shoppers, Business page admins, Retail business owners
Job TitlesBusiness Owner, Store Manager, Finance Manager, Operations Manager, Restaurant Owner, Retail Manager
IndustriesRetail, Food & Beverage, Services, Manufacturing, Hospitality
PlacementsFeed, Stories, Reels
OptimizationLead generation
Encore
Client Portal
Age28–45
LocationAgency hubs: USA (NYC, LA), UK (London), Australia (Sydney, Melbourne), Canada, Philippines, Singapore
InterestsMarketing agencies, Advertising agencies, Consulting, Client management, Freelancing, Creative agencies, Digital marketing
BehaviorsBusiness page admins, Small business owners, Frequent business travelers
Job TitlesAgency Owner, Account Director, Client Services Manager, Creative Director, Consultant, Freelancer
ExclusionsCurrent customers, Large agency employees (500+)
PlacementsFeed, Stories
OptimizationConversions
The Agency
Custom Software
Age30–55
LocationGlobal: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UAE, Philippines, India, South Africa
InterestsEntrepreneurship, Small business, Software development, Custom software, Technology, Business automation, SaaS, Digital transformation
BehaviorsSmall business owners, Business page admins, Decision makers
Job TitlesCEO, Founder, Business Owner, COO, Operations Director, CTO, Managing Director
IncomeTop 25% (where available)
ExclusionsCurrent customers, Developer/agency competitors
PlacementsFeed, Stories
OptimizationLead generation
Meta Universal Settings
  • Custom Audiences: Website visitors (180 days), Video viewers (50%+), Lead form openers (non-completers)
  • Lookalikes: 1-3% of demo requesters, active users, converters
  • Exclusions: Existing customers, competitor employees, job seekers (where irrelevant)
  • 2026 Priority: Reels outperforming Feed — allocate 60%+ to Reels

Platform

LinkedIn

The B2B workhorse. Highest CPM, highest intent. Best for executive targeting, thought leadership, and lead gen for higher-ticket products.

Product Job Titles Seniority Company Size Key Industries
Overture CEO, COO, CFO, VP Operations, Data Director, Head of BI Director, VP, C-Suite, Owner 11-500 Tech, Professional Services, Financial Services, Retail
Worklane Operations Manager, Office Manager, Process Lead, Admin Director Manager, Senior, Director 11-200 Professional Services, Marketing, Insurance, BPO
Vector Project Manager, Product Manager, Team Lead, Engineering Manager, Founder Entry, Senior, Manager, Director 1-200 Tech, Marketing, Design, Startups
Alignly HR Manager, People Ops, CHRO, HR Business Partner, Talent Manager Manager, Senior, Director, VP 11-500 Tech, Professional Services, Retail, Healthcare
Clocklane Business Owner, Finance Manager, Ops Manager, Store Manager Owner, Director, Manager 1-200 Retail, F&B, Hospitality, Manufacturing
Encore Agency Owner, Account Director, Client Services Director, Partner Owner, Director, VP, Partner 1-50 Marketing, Design, Consulting, Legal, Accounting
The Agency CEO, Founder, COO, CTO, Managing Director Owner, C-Suite, VP, Director 11-500 All industries (unique workflow pain)

LinkedIn Location Strategy

LinkedIn allows granular geo-targeting. Use this hierarchy:

  • Tier 1 (highest spend): USA (Bay Area, NYC, Austin, Seattle, Boston), UK (London), Australia (Sydney, Melbourne), Canada (Toronto, Vancouver)
  • Tier 2 (growth): Singapore, UAE (Dubai), Philippines (Metro Manila), India (Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi)
  • Tier 3 (emerging): Malaysia (KL), Indonesia (Jakarta), Vietnam (HCMC), South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town), NZ (Auckland)

LinkedIn Skills Targeting

Business Intelligence Data Analysis Strategic Planning Operations Management Process Improvement Project Management Agile Scrum Human Resources People Management Client Management Account Management

Platform

X (Twitter)

Thought leadership and real-time engagement. Best for Vector (startup audience) and The Agency (founder community). Threads perform.

Product Target Account Types Hashtags Content Style
Overture CEOs, VCs, Data influencers, CFOs #DataDriven #Analytics #CEO #Dashboards Insights, threads, data hot takes
Worklane Ops leaders, Process nerds, HR #Automation #Workflows #OpsTwitter Efficiency tips, before/after
Vector Startup founders, PMs, VCs #ShipIt #Startups #ProductManagement #Build Shipping culture, PM debates
Alignly HR leaders, People ops, CHROs #PeopleOps #HR #Culture #Hiring Culture content, HR trends
Clocklane SMB owners, Retail, Restaurant #SmallBusiness #Retail #TimeTracking Cost savings, compliance
Encore Agency owners, Consultants, Marketers #AgencyLife #Consulting #ClientSuccess Premium tips, client experience
The Agency Founders, Tech leaders, CTOs #BuildInPublic #SaaS #CustomSoftware Building stories, case studies
X Strategy Notes
  • Threads perform — Long-form content is favored in 2026
  • Reply game — Engage with target accounts' posts before running ads
  • Build in public — Share product development stories
  • Personality > brand — Individual voices outperform company accounts
  • Global audience — English reaches everywhere; don't geo-restrict unless budget requires it

Platform

TikTok

Discovery engine. Younger B2B buyers are here. Best for Clocklane (SMB owners), Vector (startup founders), and relatable office content.

Product Age Interests Hashtags Best Format
Overture 25-45 Business, Finance, Data #BusinessTok #DataVisualization #CEO In-Feed, Spark Ads
Worklane 25-40 Productivity, Work Life, Corporate #WorkTok #OfficeLife #Productivity In-Feed (POV content)
Vector 22-40 Startups, Tech, Side Hustle #StartupTok #ShipIt #TechTok Spark Ads, In-Feed
Alignly 25-45 HR, Career, Workplace #HRTok #PeopleOps #Workplace In-Feed (HR humor)
Clocklane 28-50 Small Business, Retail, Restaurant #SmallBusinessTok #RetailTok In-Feed ("I saved $X")
Encore 25-40 Agencies, Marketing, Freelance #AgencyLife #Freelance #Marketing Spark Ads
The Agency 28-50 Business, Technology #BusinessTok #TechTok #Founder Spark Ads
TikTok Creative Rules
  • Hook in 3 seconds — Pattern interrupt or lose them
  • 30-60 seconds optimal for B2B educational content
  • Trending sounds + original voiceover — Hybrid performs best
  • POV format — "POV: Your boss asks for status update" relatable content
  • No polish — Raw, authentic content outperforms produced ads

Platform

Reddit

Community-first. High trust, high skepticism. Best for Alignly (r/humanresources) and The Agency (r/startups, r/Entrepreneur). Play the long game.

Product Primary Subreddits Secondary Subreddits Engagement Style
Overture r/analytics, r/BusinessIntelligence, r/dataisbeautiful r/smallbusiness, r/startups Answer data questions, share visualization tips
Worklane r/productivity, r/smallbusiness, r/sysadmin r/operations, r/processimprovement Process improvement advice, workflow tips
Vector r/projectmanagement, r/agile, r/startups r/Entrepreneur, r/SideProject PM best practices, tool comparisons
Alignly r/humanresources, r/AskHR, r/smallbusiness r/jobs, r/careerguidance HR compliance tips, people ops advice
Clocklane r/smallbusiness, r/restaurateur, r/retail r/accounting, r/Entrepreneur Time tracking ROI, payroll tips
Encore r/agencies, r/marketing, r/freelance r/consulting, r/Entrepreneur Client management, agency operations
The Agency r/smallbusiness, r/startups, r/Entrepreneur r/SaaS, r/technology Build vs buy, custom software stories

Reddit Engagement Rules

✅ Do

  • Build karma first (30+ days)
  • Answer questions authentically
  • Share insights from experience
  • Admit limitations honestly
  • Use "we built X" transparent framing

❌ Don't

  • Shill products immediately
  • Copy-paste promotional content
  • Argue with critics
  • Pretend to be a random user
  • Fake reviews or testimonials

Planning

Budget Allocation

Monthly spend allocation by platform and region. Adjust based on performance data — these are starting points.

Platform Split (% of total budget)

40%
LinkedIn
30%
Meta
15%
X
10%
TikTok
5%
Reddit

Regional Split (% of total budget)

50%
Tier 1
30%
Tier 2
20%
Tier 3
Optimization Cadence
  • Daily: Monitor spend pacing, pause underperformers (<0.5% CTR)
  • Weekly: Reallocate budget to winning audiences, refresh creatives
  • Monthly: Review regional performance, adjust tier allocations
  • Quarterly: Full strategy review, test new platforms/regions

Symph CSaaS — Global Ad Demographics 2026

Version 2.0 · Global Targeting · February 2026