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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Media in Colombia

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Cost Per Lead for Media in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Media in Colombia vs. global

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for the Media industry in Colombia 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 level: Media in Colombia averages 2.79 per lead across available months, versus a global baseline of 37.74 over the same periods — about 92.6% below market.
  • Highs and lows: Colombia peaked at 10.12 in January 2025 and hit a low of 0.038 in August 2025 (a 268× spread). The global baseline ranged from 32.84 to 41.58.
  • Direction of travel: From November 2024 to August 2025, Colombia fell 99.4%; the baseline declined 10.9%.
  • Volatility: Month-to-month absolute change averaged ~110% in Colombia vs. ~10% globally.
  • Seasonality: The global series is higher in Q4 (Nov–Dec). Colombia shows Q4 above its Q1 average but with an outsized spike in January.

Scope and context

  • Metric: cost-per-lead (median, monthly)
  • Industry: Media
  • Country: Colombia
  • Periods observed (Colombia): Nov 2024–Aug 2025 (7 months; Apr–Jun 2025 not available)
  • Comparison: Global baseline for the same months

Media in Colombia: trend highlights

  • Average and distribution:
  • Average: 2.79
  • Median across months: 0.264
  • High: 10.12 (Jan 2025)
  • Low: 0.038 (Aug 2025)
  • Range: 10.08
  • Notable movements:
  • Nov → Dec 2024: -66.8% (6.54 → 2.17)
  • Dec 2024 → Jan 2025: +365.6% (2.17 → 10.12)
  • Jan → Feb 2025: -97.8% (10.12 → 0.228)
  • Jul → Aug 2025: -85.7% (0.264 → 0.038)
  • Overall change Nov 2024 → Aug 2025: -99.4%.

Global baseline: context for comparison

  • Average (matching months): 37.74
  • Median (matching months): 38.67
  • High/Low: 41.58 (Nov 2024) / 32.84 (Mar 2025)
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-over-month change ~10.3%.
  • Seasonal pattern:
  • Q4 (Nov–Dec) average: 40.60
  • Jan–Mar average: 35.75
  • Q4 sits ~13–14% above early-year levels, consistent with typical holiday-period cost pressure.

Colombia vs. global: what stands out

  • Level: Colombia is well below average globally in every observed month. The average ratio is ~0.07× global.
  • Stability: Colombia’s cost-per-lead is highly volatile, with sharp spikes and collapses (notably January’s surge and the subsequent reset), whereas the baseline moves within a relatively narrow band.
  • Seasonality: The baseline shows a clear Q4 premium. Colombia’s Q4 average (4.35) is above its Jan–Mar average (3.52), but the local pattern is dominated by a single January spike rather than a smooth seasonal uplift. Late summer (Jul–Aug) in Colombia is exceptionally low (average 0.151), far below the global late-summer levels (37.85 in Jul, 37.03 in Aug).

Month-by-month highlights (Colombia)

  • November 2024: 6.54 (starting point, above subsequent Q4 month)
  • December 2024: 2.17 (sharp drop)
  • January 2025: 10.12 (series high)
  • February–March 2025: 0.228 → 0.201 (reset to very low CPL)
  • July 2025: 0.264 (modest uptick)
  • August 2025: 0.038 (series low)

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in the Media industry and Colombia 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 Media industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Colombia, 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Colombia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Mar 24Saint Joseph's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Ascension Day
Jun 23Corpus Christi
Jun 30Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jul 20Independence Day
Aug 7Battle of Boyacá
Aug 18Assumption of Mary
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 3All Saints' Day
Nov 17Independence of Cartagena
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during long weekends and holidays like Independence Day due to heightened leisure media consumption. Major e‑commerce events could result in sharp spikes in retail competition. June holidays could disrupt typical ad pacing. Many holidays shifted to Mondays make weekend campaigns perform better.

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.