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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Entertainment in Norway

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Cost Per Lead for Entertainment in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost per lead benchmarks: Entertainment in Norway vs. global

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

  • Overall level: Entertainment in Norway is below market. Across the overlapping months, the Norway average is about 24.27 versus the global 34.63—roughly 30% lower.
  • Volatility: Norway shows high month-to-month variability (average absolute change ~35.9%), about double the global baseline (~17.9%).
  • Seasonality: The global data peaks in Q4 (holiday period), while Norway dips in December and instead peaks in January.
  • Trend from start to end: Norway falls sharply from September 2024 to September 2025 (-81%), steeper than the global decline (-37%).

What the Norway Entertainment data shows

  • Coverage: 9 monthly observations (Sep 2024–Apr 2025 and Sep 2025).
  • Average: 24.27
  • High: 32.77 (Jan 2025)
  • Low: 5.44 (Sep 2025)
  • Range: 27.33 points
  • Change from first to last month: -80.9% (28.43 in Sep 2024 to 5.44 in Sep 2025)
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute change ~35.9%
  • Notable movements:
  • Oct 2024 rose +13% from Sep; Nov eased (-7%)
  • December dipped further (-23%), bucking typical Q4 increases
  • January spiked +41% month over month
  • February fell sharply (-51%), then partial recoveries in March (+28%) and April (+43%)
  • September 2025 dropped to the series low (-82% vs April)

How Norway compares to the global baseline

  • Average (matching months): Norway 24.27 vs global 34.63 → Norway ~30% below market.
  • High vs high: Norway peak 32.77 (Jan 2025) vs global peak 41.58 (Nov 2024).
  • Low vs low: Norway low 5.44 (Sep 2025) vs global low 20.63 (Sep 2025).
  • Start-to-end change: Norway -80.9% vs global -37.3%.
  • Volatility: Norway ~35.9% vs global ~17.9% average absolute month-over-month change.

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Q4 2024:
  • Norway average: 28.53 (Oct–Dec), around 24% below global’s 37.44.
  • Pattern: Norway eased into December, while the global trend rose strongly in Nov–Dec.
  • Q1 2025:
  • Norway average: 23.16 vs global 35.75 (Norway ~35% lower).
  • Pattern: Norway peaked in January, then fell in February before stabilizing in March.
  • April 2025: Norway 29.49 vs global 38.59 (Norway ~24% lower).
  • September 2025: Norway 5.44 vs global 20.63 (Norway ~74% lower), marking an exceptional dip relative to the market.

Key takeaways for marketers

  • Entertainment in Norway is consistently below average versus the global benchmark in every observed month.
  • The category/country combination shows higher volatility, with notable swings around year-end and early Q1.
  • Global seasonality displays the expected Q4 cost increases; Norway diverges with a December dip and a January spike.

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

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 17Constitution Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Whit Sunday
Jun 9Whit Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Singles Day), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), Spring holiday period (April–May travel and tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC could rise during Easter and Ascension when Norwegians travel or spend time on leisure. Constitution Day (May 17) is widely celebrated—media activity may increase and ad competition could intensify. Most public holidays result in shop closures; ad inventory may shrink during holidays. Pentecost weekend may reduce weekday competition.

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.