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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Entertainment in India

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Cost Per Lead for Entertainment in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Entertainment and target country India compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • On average across overlapping months, India’s Entertainment cost per lead (CPL) is 83% higher than the global baseline due to a single spike in February 2025. However, the typical (median) CPL for India is far below the global average, indicating most months are below market with one exceptional outlier.
  • Seasonality in the global baseline shows a clear Q4 lift (peaking in November), while India’s sparse series shows very low CPL in mid–Q3 (July–August) and an exceptional February spike.
  • Volatility in the India series is extreme, driven by a +2,360% jump from November 2024 to February 2025 and a -98% drop into July 2025.

Overview of the selected series

  • Coverage: November 2024, February 2025, July 2025, August 2025.
  • Average CPL: 71.51. Median: 8.28. This spread highlights a heavy outlier effect.
  • High/low: High at 264.72 (Feb 2025); low at 4.78 (Jul 2025).
  • First-to-last change: 10.76 (Nov 2024) to 5.80 (Aug 2025), a -46.1% decrease.
  • Month-to-month moves:
  • Nov 2024 → Feb 2025: +2,360% (10.76 → 264.72).
  • Feb 2025 → Jul 2025: -98.2% (264.72 → 4.78).
  • Jul 2025 → Aug 2025: +21.4% (4.78 → 5.80).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change across observed intervals ≈ 827%, reflecting a highly irregular pattern dominated by February.

Global baseline context

  • Average CPL (Sep 2024–Sep 2025): 35.80; typical range 31–41 for most of the year.
  • High/low: High at 41.58 (Nov 2024); low at 20.63 (Sep 2025).
  • Seasonality: Clear Q4 uptick with a peak in November; gradual moderation through H1; notable drop in September 2025.
  • First-to-last change: 32.88 (Sep 2024) to 20.63 (Sep 2025), a -37.3% decline.

Head-to-head comparison with the global baseline

  • Average over matching months:
  • India (Entertainment): 71.51
  • Global baseline (same months: Nov 2024, Feb 2025, Jul 2025, Aug 2025): 39.03
  • Result: India averages ~83% above market, but this is skewed by February.
  • Median comparison (same months):
  • India median: 8.28 vs. global median: 38.77 → India typically runs ~79% below market outside the spike.
  • Month-level positioning:
  • Nov 2024: 10.76 vs. 41.58 → ~74% below market.
  • Feb 2025: 264.72 vs. 38.86 → ~6.8× above market.
  • Jul 2025: 4.78 vs. 38.67 → ~88% below market.
  • Aug 2025: 5.80 vs. 37.03 → ~84% below market.
  • Dispersion: India’s range (4.78–264.72) is far wider than the global range (20.63–41.58), underscoring outsized volatility.

Seasonality and volatility signals

  • Global seasonality aligns with common Facebook Ads patterns: costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods, peaking in November.
  • India’s Entertainment CPL shows:
  • A distinct February spike.
  • Very low CPL in mid–Q3 (July–August).
  • Overall downward movement from the first to the last observed month.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Entertainment and India 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 India, 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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India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

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.