FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM ADVERTISING IN BISMARCK-MANDAN

Don’t just run ads. Give people a reason to act.

Don’t just run ads. Give people a reason to act.

Your customers are on Facebook and Instagram. But getting their attention takes more than putting money behind a post. At The Monster Marketer, we help local businesses plan, create, and manage advertising campaigns built around what they’re trying to accomplish.

Your customers are on Facebook and Instagram. But getting their attention takes more than putting money behind a post. At The Monster Marketer, we help local businesses plan, create, and manage advertising campaigns built around what they’re trying to accomplish.

The message. The audience. The creative. The offer. The next step.

The message. The audience. The creative. The offer. The next step.

LET’S TALK ADVERTISING

MARKET LIKE YOU MEAN IT.

Local experience. Better creative. A strategy behind the spend.

Tried Facebook ads before? Didn’t get the results you expected?

Tried Facebook ads before? Didn’t get the results you expected?

Maybe you’ve boosted a few posts and hoped for the best.

Maybe you’ve spent money on advertising but aren’t sure what it accomplished.

Or maybe you know you should be advertising, but you’re too busy running your business to figure it all out.

Running an ad is easy. Running the right ad takes more thought.

Running an ad is easy. Running the right ad takes more thought.

Who are we trying to reach? Why should they care? What are we offering? What do we want them to do next?

Before spending money, those questions deserve answers.

Better ads start before you click Publish.

Better ads start before you click Publish.

01

A clear goal

A clear goal

Are we looking for inquiries, reservations, event attendance, website visits, or local awareness?

02

Creative that earns attention

Creative that earns attention

Sometimes that means a bold graphic. Sometimes it’s a short, authentic video. Sometimes it’s an offer people don’t want to miss.

03

The right audience and message

The right audience and message

We develop the campaign around the people you’re trying to reach and what matters to them.

04

Management that doesn’t stop at launch

Management that doesn’t stop at launch

We monitor performance, test opportunities, make adjustments, and explain what we’re learning.

Boosting a post can be useful. But a real advertising strategy goes beyond the Boost button.

Boosting a post can be useful. But a real advertising strategy goes beyond the Boost button.

FEATURED CLIENT RESULTS

Real campaigns. Real local experience.

Real campaigns. Real local experience.

Lewis & Clark Riverboat Facebook and Instagram video advertisement promoting a Missouri River cruise

LEWIS & CLARK RIVERBOAT | SUMMER 2026

Helping more people discover an unforgettable Missouri River experience.

During summer 2026, we managed Facebook and Instagram advertising promoting sightseeing cruises, specialty dinners, and experiences aboard the Lewis & Clark Riverboat. Our approach combined video creative, timely promotional graphics, audience targeting, and campaign management.

2,708,868

2,708,868

Paid advertising impressions

302,898

302,898

Meta accounts reached

53,246

53,246

Paid advertising landing page views

$0.34

$0.34

Approximate average cost per landing page view

Results are Meta-reported advertising metrics. The figures reflect two main ad sets beginning June 15, 2026. The video campaign ended September 12, while the weekly calendar campaign ended September 7. Individual business results vary.

Different businesses. Different goals. Different creative.

Different businesses. Different goals. Different creative.

Gateway Pharmacy Facebook advertisement promoting flu shots

Gateway Pharmacy

Gateway Pharmacy

Building a recognizable local advertising presence.

Building a recognizable local advertising presence.

Consistent branded creative promoting relevant pharmacy services and seasonal needs across Bismarck-Mandan.

Midway Lanes Facebook advertisement promoting local entertainment

Midway Lanes

Midway Lanes

Giving people a reason to visit.

Giving people a reason to visit.

Bold advertising built around timely promotions, food and drink specials, and local entertainment.

Scotty’s Drive-In video advertisement for Show and Shine classic car event

Scotty’s Drive-In

Scotty’s Drive-In

Bringing local events to life.

Bringing local events to life.

Authentic video advertising showcasing classic cars, community, and the Show & Shine experience.

You run your business. We’ll handle the advertising.

You run your business. We’ll handle the advertising.

First, we learn your business.

First, we learn your business.

We discuss your goals, customers, existing advertising, opportunities, and budget.

Then, we build the campaign.

Then, we build the campaign.

We develop the strategy, creative, audience, message, and appropriate next step.

We launch and manage it.

We launch and manage it.

We handle campaign setup, monitoring, and ongoing adjustments.

We explain what’s happening.

We explain what’s happening.

We review the data and help you understand what your advertising is accomplishing.

Different businesses need different budgets and services. We recommend an approach that fits the situation.

The Monster Marketer combines advertising experience dating back to 2009 with hands-on local creative production and campaign management. We understand more than Facebook advertising, which helps us recognize when another marketing channel may be a better fit.

The Monster Marketer combines advertising experience dating back to 2009 with hands-on local creative production and campaign management. We understand more than Facebook advertising, which helps us recognize when another marketing channel may be a better fit.

Questions local business owners actually ask

Questions local business owners actually ask

Can I hire someone in Bismarck to run Facebook ads for my business?

Can I hire someone in Bismarck to run Facebook ads for my business?

Yes. The Monster Marketer helps businesses in Bismarck-Mandan and surrounding communities plan, create, and manage Facebook and Instagram advertising.

Why didn’t my boosted Facebook posts bring in customers?

Why didn’t my boosted Facebook posts bring in customers?

There could be several reasons. The audience, message, offer, creative, campaign goal, or what happens after someone clicks may need improvement. We look at the entire process, not just the number of likes.

Do you create the videos and graphics for the ads?

Do you create the videos and graphics for the ads?

Yes. We can help develop graphics, photos, short-form videos, captions, and advertising messages. Creative services depend on the individual campaign and agreement.

How much should a small business spend on Facebook advertising?

How much should a small business spend on Facebook advertising?

That depends on the business, competition, audience, and objective. Advertising spend and management fees are separate costs. We help determine a realistic starting approach.

Can Facebook ads work for restaurants, contractors, golf courses, or service businesses?

Can Facebook ads work for restaurants, contractors, golf courses, or service businesses?

They can. Restaurants may promote specials, while contractors may want inquiries and golf courses may promote tee times or events. The campaign needs to reflect what the business is trying to accomplish.

How do you know whether Facebook ads are working?

How do you know whether Facebook ads are working?

We look at the objective and the actions that matter, such as inquiries, landing page visits, reservations, or other measurable responses. Likes and impressions alone don’t tell the whole story.

Do I need a website to advertise on Facebook or Instagram?

Do I need a website to advertise on Facebook or Instagram?

Not always. Depending on the goal, advertisements can direct people to a website, lead form, or messaging experience. We’ll recommend an appropriate next step.

Can you manage just my paid advertising without taking over all my marketing?

Can you manage just my paid advertising without taking over all my marketing?

Yes. We can work with businesses on individual services or help with broader marketing needs.

Wondering what Facebook advertising could do for your business?

Wondering what Facebook advertising could do for your business?

Maybe you’ve tried running ads before. Maybe you’re already spending money but aren’t happy with what you’re getting. Or maybe you’re ready to get started. Let’s talk about your business, your goals, and whether Facebook and Instagram advertising make sense for you.

Maybe you’ve tried running ads before. Maybe you’re already spending money but aren’t happy with what you’re getting. Or maybe you’re ready to get started. Let’s talk about your business, your goals, and whether Facebook and Instagram advertising make sense for you.

LET’S TALK ADVERTISING

No pressure. No cookie-cutter pitch. Just a real conversation.

No pressure. No cookie-cutter pitch. Just a real conversation.