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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Entertainment in United Kingdom

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Cost Per Lead for Entertainment in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Entertainment in Great Britain vs. global

  • The Entertainment industry in Great Britain posted a median cost-per-lead of 24.53 over the last 13 months, 31% below the global baseline (35.80) and below market in 11 of 13 months.
  • Volatility was high: costs ranged from 2.40 (May 2025) to 95.06 (June 2025). Average month-to-month movement was 23.13 versus just 4.50 globally.
  • From the first month (September 2024) to the last (September 2025), Great Britain fell 76%, while the global benchmark declined 37%.
  • Seasonality diverged from the broader market: the global baseline peaked in Q4 (Nov 2024), while Great Britain’s Entertainment costs trended down into December.

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

Selected data overview (Entertainment, Great Britain)

  • Average: 24.53
  • High: 95.06 (June 2025)
  • Low: 2.40 (May 2025)
  • First-to-last change: 22.74 (Sep 2024) to 5.44 (Sep 2025), down 76%.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • October 2024: 38.10 (+68% MoM from September).
  • May 2025: 2.40 (−84% MoM from April), the series low.
  • June 2025: 95.06, a sharp spike from May (+92.66; nearly +3,900% MoM), followed by a drop to 7.97 in July (−91.6% MoM).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 23.13, indicating pronounced swings.

Global baseline overview

  • Average: 35.80
  • High: 41.58 (November 2024)
  • Low: 20.63 (September 2025)
  • First-to-last change: 32.88 to 20.63, down 37%.
  • Month-to-month movement averaged 4.50, showing more stability than the selected series.

Comparison to the global market

  • Overall positioning: Great Britain’s Entertainment cost-per-lead was consistently below average, with only two “above market” months:
  • October 2024: 38.10 vs. 31.12 globally (+22% above market).
  • June 2025: 95.06 vs. 38.35 globally (+148% above market).
  • In all other months, Great Britain ran below the global benchmark—most notably:
  • May 2025: 2.40 vs. 39.63 globally (far below average).
  • September 2025: 5.44 vs. 20.63 globally (−74% vs. market).

Seasonality and pattern highlights

  • Baseline seasonality: clear Q4 inflation, peaking in November 2024 (41.58) and elevated through December.
  • Great Britain, Entertainment: no Q4 run-up—October rose to 38.10, then costs declined into December (22.03).
  • Spring–summer 2025 showed outsized volatility in Great Britain, with a record low in May followed by a June spike and normalization through July–August.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Entertainment 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 Entertainment 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.