# Ad Manager Run As Ad & Create Engagement Ad > New buttons bring one-click ad creation links (“breadcrumbs”) straight into two of GHL Customer Care’s most-used tools—WhatsApp and Social Planner—so you… - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/ad-manager/ad-manager-run-as-ad-create-engagement-ad - Section: Marketing / Ad Manager - Reading time: 3 min - Images: 4, each explained below - Modified on Tue, 21 Oct, 2025 at 6:36 PM --- New buttons bring one-click ad creation links (“breadcrumbs”) straight into two of GHL Customer Care’s most-used tools—WhatsApp and Social Planner—so you can turn conversations and social posts into paid ads without ever hunting for Ad Manager. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What are the New Buttons (breadcrumbs) for Ad Manager in WhatsApp & Social Planner?](#what-are-the-new-buttons-breadcrumbs-for-ad-manager-in-whatsapp-and-social-plann) - [Key Benefits of Breadcrumbing](#key-benefits-of-breadcrumbing) - [WhatsApp > Create Engagement Ad](#whatsapp-create-engagement-ad) - [Social Planner > Run As Ad](#social-planner-run-as-ad) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- ## **What are the New Buttons (breadcrumbs) for Ad Manager in WhatsApp & Social Planner?** There are now buttons in WhatsApp and Social Planner that open Ad Manager in one-click preconfigured to run an ad. These context-aware “Create Engagement Ad” (WhatsApp) and “Run as Ad” (Social Planner) buttons deep-link to Ad Manager. Each link pre-loads the relevant campaign objective and post content, trimming several manual steps from the usual ad-creation flow. --- ## **Key Benefits of Breadcrumbing** • Accelerates campaign setup—pre-selected objective, destination, media, and copy cut down form-filling time. • Boosts Ad Manager adoption by surfacing upgrade prompts exactly where non-Ad-Manager users work. • Improves workflow continuity—marketers move from organic content to paid promotion in a single click. • Reduces user error; the correct objective (Engagement) and channel (WhatsApp/Facebook/Instagram) are automatically applied. --- ## **WhatsApp > Create Engagement Ad** Quickly convert a WhatsApp phone number into an Engagement campaign. • Button location: Settings > WhatsApp > Numbers tab, next to “Add Number”. • Auto-filled in Ad Manager:     – Objective: Engagement     – Destination: WhatsApp     – Budget, audience, and creative remain editable. • Users without Ad Manager see a subscription-benefits modal with “Connect Ad Manager” CTA. • Users with Ad Manager but without a connected Ad Account see a button "Connect Account". ![WhatsApp > Create Engagement Ad (image 1 of 4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056521006/original/4yxypuZJWHyT9A1nGN_KcxLQX5bZLSRpeA.png) **WhatsApp > Create Engagement Ad (image 1 of 4)** This screenshot appears in the "WhatsApp > Create Engagement Ad" section of "Ad Manager Run As Ad & Create Engagement Ad". The text alongside this image reads: • Users with Ad Manager but without a connected Ad Account see a button "Connect Account". Immediately after, the guide continues: Promote published or scheduled Facebook/Instagram posts without re-uploading assets. - What this covers: • Users with Ad Manager but without a connected Ad Account see a button "Connect Account". - Next: Promote published or scheduled Facebook/Instagram posts without re-uploading assets. --- ## **Social Planner > Run As Ad** Promote published or scheduled Facebook/Instagram posts without re-uploading assets. • Where you’ll see “Run as Ad”:    - Marketing > Social Planner > Planner tab > 3-dot action menu on list row    - Marketing > Social Planner > Content tab > Approval tab > 3-dot action menu on list row     - Marketing > Social Planner > post detail sidebar • Supported post statuses: Published, Scheduled, In Review (not Draft or Recurring). • Redirect flow: click > confirm modal > Ad Manager opens → choose Google or Meta → campaign pre-filled with media & caption (text-only posts remain editable). ![Social Planner > Run As Ad (image 2 of 4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056521152/original/gLfnXvDINXM4z5rc-TuwgQdbC4HcHkLOfA.png) **Social Planner > Run As Ad (image 2 of 4)** This screenshot appears in the "Social Planner > Run As Ad" section of "Ad Manager Run As Ad & Create Engagement Ad". The text alongside this image reads: • Redirect flow: click > confirm modal > Ad Manager opens → choose Google or Meta → campaign pre-filled with media & caption (text-only posts remain editable). Immediately after, the guide continues: Q. Does breadcrumbing cost extra? - What to choose: • Redirect flow: click > confirm modal > Ad Manager opens → choose Google or Meta → campaign pre-filled with media & caption (text-only posts remain editable). - Next: Q. Does breadcrumbing cost extra? ![Social Planner > Run As Ad (image 3 of 4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056521142/original/Am7YYN3M-ZwQu9HDWIUWSVEFIsA5Ydz0zA.png) **Social Planner > Run As Ad (image 3 of 4)** This screenshot appears in the "Social Planner > Run As Ad" section of "Ad Manager Run As Ad & Create Engagement Ad". The text alongside this image reads: • Redirect flow: click > confirm modal > Ad Manager opens → choose Google or Meta → campaign pre-filled with media & caption (text-only posts remain editable). Immediately after, the guide continues: Q. Does breadcrumbing cost extra? - What to choose: • Redirect flow: click > confirm modal > Ad Manager opens → choose Google or Meta → campaign pre-filled with media & caption (text-only posts remain editable). - Next: Q. Does breadcrumbing cost extra? ![Social Planner > Run As Ad (image 4 of 4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056521125/original/TBfCZAd12dd8Ecc8SgFy3gW2z79ZTA6xSQ.png) **Social Planner > Run As Ad (image 4 of 4)** This screenshot appears in the "Social Planner > Run As Ad" section of "Ad Manager Run As Ad & Create Engagement Ad". The text alongside this image reads: • Redirect flow: click > confirm modal > Ad Manager opens → choose Google or Meta → campaign pre-filled with media & caption (text-only posts remain editable). Immediately after, the guide continues: Q. Does breadcrumbing cost extra? - What to choose: • Redirect flow: click > confirm modal > Ad Manager opens → choose Google or Meta → campaign pre-filled with media & caption (text-only posts remain editable). - Next: Q. Does breadcrumbing cost extra? --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q. Does breadcrumbing cost extra?** A. No. The feature is free, but the sub-account must have an active Ad Manager subscription or pay-as-you-go plan. **Q. Can I use “Run as Ad” for TikTok or LinkedIn posts?** A. Not yet. Breadcrumbing currently supports Facebook and Instagram posts only. **Q. What happens if I edit a post after turning it into an ad?** A. Changes made in Social Planner will not sync to the live ad; edit the creative directly inside Ad Manager instead. **Q. Why don’t I see the “Create Engagement Ad” button in WhatsApp?** A. Confirm you’re on the Numbers tab and that your location has WhatsApp enabled. Standard user permissions also apply. **Q. Can I bypass the confirmation modal?** A. No. The modal prevents accidental navigation and clarifies you’re entering the Ad Manager flow. --- ## **Related Articles** • [How to Create a Meta Click-to-Direct (CTX) Ad for Engagement](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/ad-campaign-creation-and-management/how-to-create-a-meta-click-to-direct-ctx-ad-for-engagement) • Overview of Ad Manager Settings • [Getting Started – Setup Social Planner](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/getting-started-w-ghl-customer-care/marketing-and-lead-generation/getting-started-setup-social-planner) • [How to Resell Ad Manager with Your SaaS Plan](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/reselling-ad-manager/how-to-resell-ad-manager-with-your-saas-plan) • [GHL Customer Care Pricing Guide](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/customer-support/billing-support/ghl-customer-care-pricing-guide) • WhatsApp – 30-Day Free Subscription Trial --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com