How to use HubSpot Buyer Intent to expand retargeting audiences

Turn HubSpot intent data into custom audiences for YouTube, LinkedIn, and Meta. Unlike pixel-based retargeting, it doesn't get blocked.
Turn HubSpot buyer intent
into custom audiences
Expand retargeting beyond
cookie-based tracking
Reach high-fit buyers
even if they block pixels

Converting HubSpot Buyer Intent into Ad Audiences

The Problem

Pixel retargeting

The Play: Step-by-Step

Step
1
Sign up for and enable Buyer Intent in HubSpot
Make sure your HubSpot account has access to buyer intent data (formerly Clearbit. Now known as Breeze). If you haven’t yet, sign up or activate the integration to begin capturing reverse-IP signals.
Exclusion AudienceSync That Audience to Meta Ad Account
Step
2
Add Buyer Intent filters in Primer then layer on persona criteria
Filter in Primer for companies where the "record source" field in HubSpot contains 'buyer intent'.

Then, add filters for department and job title to make sure you're reaching the right people — like demand gen, digital marketing, or VP+ roles.

Once you're happy with the audience, click "Finish and Run" to sync it to your ad platforms.
Step
3
Plug into campaigns
Open your retargeting focused campaigns in Google, Meta, and LinkedIn drop in a synced HubSpot audience to pair with your pixel-based retargeting audiences and launch.
Lead Ads Campaign

Why It Works

HubSpot intent signals + Primer identity graph =
Works even when visitors block cookies
Bigger retargeting audiences
Higher match rates than HubSpot Ads
Better targeting precision

Results: Primer vs. Pixel-Based Retargeting

Results

Metric
Pixel-Only
Pixel + Primer w/ HubSpot Intent
Match Rate
~40%
60–70%
Reach
Limited to cookieable users
Full company match coverage
Targeting
Broad
Title + Department filters
CVR (example)
1.2%
2.3%
Match Rate
Pixel-Only
~40%
Pixel + Primer
w/ HubSpot Intent
60–70%
Reach
Pixel-Only
Limited to cookieable users
Pixel + Primer
w/ HubSpot Intent
Full company match coverage
Targeting
Pixel-Only
Broad
Pixel + Primer
w/ HubSpot Intent
Title + Department filters
CVR (example)
Pixel-Only
1.2%
Pixel + Primer
w/ HubSpot Intent
2.3%
Try This Play
Available on all plans
Works with Google, Meta, LinkedIn
Requires sign off to connect HubSpot (learn more)
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