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How to Use Company Lookalike Search in ABM Campaigns

Company Lookalike Search allows you to find companies that are similar to a company you already know. This is useful when you want to build an ABM campaign targeting companies that resemble your best-fit accounts or existing customers.

Written by Sharon Drelevich

What Is Company Lookalike Search?

Company Lookalike Search helps you discover companies that are similar to a company domain you provide.

For example, if you enter uber.com, Alta will search for companies that look similar to Uber.

You can also add filters to narrow the results based on specific company attributes.

Step 1: Go to the Audience Section

In the Campaign Builder, go to the first section: Audience.

Step 2: Select ABM

On the left-hand side, click ABM.

ABM stands for Account-Based Marketing.

Step 3: Choose Company Lookalike Search

Click Company Lookalike Search.

This opens the lookalike company search option.

Step 4: Enter a Company Domain

In the lookalike field, enter a company domain.

For example:

uber.com

Alta will use this domain to find companies that are similar to the company you entered.

Step 5: Add Company Attribute Filters

Add filters to narrow the company results based on the type of companies you want to target.

For example, you can filter by:

  • Company size, such as SMBs

  • Location, such as United States

  • Other relevant company attributes

These filters help make the lookalike results more specific to your target market.

Step 6: Select Companies from the Company Preview

On the right-hand side of the screen, review the company preview.

This preview will show lookalike companies based on:

  • The company domain you entered

  • The filters you selected

Select the companies you want to include in your campaign.

Step 7: Add Filters for Specific Personas Inside Those Companies

After selecting the companies, add filters to define the specific personas you want to reach inside those companies.

For example, you can filter by:

  • Job titles

  • Departments

  • Seniority

  • Location

  • Other relevant persona criteria

These filters help Alta find the right prospects within the selected lookalike companies.

Recommended Use Case

Use Company Lookalike Search when you want to find companies similar to your best customers or target accounts.

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