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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Arts in United Kingdom

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Cost Per Lead for Arts in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Arts and target country Great Britain compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall, Arts in Great Britain ran well above market for most of the period: the average cost per lead was 99.6 versus a global baseline of 36.8 (about 2.7x higher). However, the last three months flipped below market.
  • Volatility in the selected data was very high. The median month-to-month absolute change was 61.9%, with an average of 206.6% (skewed by extreme swings), versus a steady 10.2% for the baseline.
  • Seasonality: the global baseline shows the typical Q4 lift (Nov–Dec). The selected Arts/Great Britain series rose into November but fell in December, then spiked again in January and April before collapsing in June and staying depressed through August.

Overview of the selected series (Arts, Great Britain)

  • Timeframe covered: Sep 2024–Aug 2025 (no data for May 2025).
  • Average: 99.6
  • High and low:
  • High: 249.6 in Sep 2024
  • Low: 2.25 in Jun 2025 (with another trough at 3.58 in Aug 2025)
  • First-to-last change: from 249.6 (Sep 2024) to 3.58 (Aug 2025), down 98.6%.
  • Notable spikes and dips:
  • Sep 2024 was an outlier high.
  • After oscillating through Q4, costs jumped again in Jan (149.8) and Apr (146.4).
  • A sharp collapse occurred in Jun (2.25), followed by a brief rebound in Jul (35.3) and another fall in Aug (3.58).
  • Volatility:
  • Median month-to-month absolute change: 61.9%.
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: 206.6% (impacted by +1,470% from Jun to Jul off a very small base).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Overlapping-month average:
  • Selected: 99.6
  • Baseline: 36.8
  • Positioning: roughly 2.7x above market overall.
  • Highs and lows (overlapping months):
  • Baseline high: 41.6 (Nov 2024)
  • Baseline low: 31.1 (Oct 2024)
  • The selected high (249.6) was ~6x the baseline high; the selected low (2.25) fell far below the baseline low.
  • Stability:
  • Baseline month-to-month average absolute change: 10.2% (steady).
  • Selected: much more volatile with repeated sharp swings.
  • First-to-last change (Sep 2024 to Aug 2025):
  • Baseline: +12.6%
  • Selected: −98.6%
  • Share of months above/below market:
  • Above baseline in 8 of 11 months through Apr.
  • Below baseline from Jun to Aug (3 consecutive months).

Seasonality and pattern highlights

  • Q4 pattern:
  • Baseline shows the classic Q4 lift (Oct 31.1 → Nov 41.6 → Dec 39.6).
  • Selected data rises into November (110.9 → 142.4) but drops in December (89.1), diverging from the global pattern.
  • Q1:
  • Selected remained elevated (average 105.2) compared to baseline (35.7), indicating continued above-market costs early in the year.
  • Late spring to summer:
  • Selected fell dramatically by June and stayed below market in July–August (selected average 19.4 vs baseline 37.9), marking a clear break from earlier trends.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Arts and Great Britain helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Arts industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.