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How do I export my audience to advertising platforms?

  • February 19, 2026
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Liz Ragland
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Introduction 

Exporting your audience allows you to use your CRM contact data in external advertising platforms to target your ads effectively. 

Step 1: Complete your Digital Ad Plan 

  1. Ensure all required information is filled in your plan 

  1. Check the review panel to confirm all sections are complete 

  1. Make any necessary corrections before proceeding 

Step 2: Initiate the export process 

  1. Navigate to the review step of your plan 

  1. Click "Export & Complete" to prepare your audience list for export 

Step 3: Choose contact history options 

  1. You'll be asked if you wish to update the Contact History of the records in your list 

  1. Select "Yes" if you are directly targeting these specific contacts with your ads 

  1. Select "No" if you're using these contacts to create a lookalike audience (since you aren't actually targeting these specific supporters) 

Step 4: Customize your export 

  1. Click "Customize Export" to configure export options 

  1. Choose which contact fields to include in your export 

  1. Select the file format that works best with your advertising platform 

Step 5: Download and use your export file 

  1. After processing, your file will be available under "My Exports" 

  1. Download the file 

  1. Upload it to your chosen advertising platform following their audience import procedures 

What else do you need help with? 

Understanding Digital Ad Plans 

How do I define my ad audience? 

How do I track ROI from my Digital Ad Plans?