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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Entertainment in France

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Cost Per Lead for Entertainment in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-lead (CPL) benchmarks: monthly trends vs global baseline

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Entertainment and target country France compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways

  • Overall positioning: The France–Entertainment series averages 441.78 across the period, inflated by two extreme spikes in April and June 2025. The across-month median is 27.06, which sits below the global average of 35.80. In 8 of 11 overlapping months, France–Entertainment CPL was below market.
  • Direction of travel: From the first to last observed month, CPL in France drops 79.9% (27.06 in Sep 2024 to 5.44 in Sep 2025), versus a 37.3% decline globally.
  • Volatility: Including outliers, average absolute month-over-month change is 1,268% in France–Entertainment; pre-spike (Sep 2024–Mar 2025) it’s 26.8%. The global series is steadier at 12.6%.
  • Seasonality: The global baseline shows a typical Q4 lift (peak in Nov), then eases into summer before a sharp September dip. The France–Entertainment series does not show a Q4 run-up and instead features two outsized jumps in April and June 2025, followed by very low CPL in July and September.

France–Entertainment CPL highlights

  • Average: 441.78; across-month median: 27.06.
  • High/low: High at 2,353.95 (Apr 2025); second-high at 2,319.01 (Jun 2025). Lows at 2.38 (Jul 2025) and 5.44 (Sep 2025). Range spans 2.38 to 2,353.95.
  • Notable moves:
  • Pre-spike period (Sep 2024–Mar 2025): CPL ranged 16.23–32.77, averaging 25.54.
  • Apr 2025 saw an exceptional jump of over 12,000% vs Mar; Jun remained extremely elevated; Jul collapsed 99.9% vs Jun to 2.38.
  • Trend: -79.9% from Sep 2024 to Sep 2025.

Global baseline (ALL industries, ALL countries) for context

  • Average: 35.80; high: 41.58 (Nov 2024); low: 20.63 (Sep 2025).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-over-month change of 12.6%, with a pronounced -44.3% drop into Sep 2025.
  • Seasonality: A clear Q4 uplift (Nov peak), steadier spring/summer, and a marked late-Q3/early-Q4 contraction.

How France–Entertainment compares to the baseline

  • Relative level:
  • Below market in 8 of 11 overlapping months (notably Nov–Mar, Feb being 58% below). Slightly above in Oct 2024 (+4%). Far above in Apr and Jun 2025 due to outliers.
  • In the pre-spike window (Sep 2024–Mar 2025), France–Entertainment averaged 25.54 vs 36.06 globally, about 29% lower—consistently below average and in line with typical Facebook Ads benchmarks for lower CPLs in this period.
  • Seasonal alignment:
  • The global Q4 increase (Nov peak) is not mirrored in France–Entertainment; December CPL declines locally (22.94 vs 39.63 global).
  • The France–Entertainment series diverges sharply in Q2 with outsized April/June spikes, then moves to single-digit CPLs by July/September, remaining well below the global level.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Entertainment and France 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 Entertainment industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting France, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. 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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France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

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.