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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Entertainment

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Entertainment

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Entertainment CPMs across all countries available are consistently below market: the 12‑month average of the selected data is 8.62, about 56% lower than the global baseline average of 19.80.
  • Seasonality is clear: a Q4 lift peaks in November, followed by a sharp drop in January, a spring rebound, and a late‑summer/early‑fall uptick.
  • Volatility is higher in Entertainment: average month‑to‑month change is 19.3% versus 7.7% in the baseline.
  • From October 2024 to September 2025, the selected series declined slightly overall (‑4.1%), broadly in line with the baseline (‑5.0%).

This analysis looks at cost‑per‑thousand‑impressions (CPM) trends for industry Entertainment and target country all countries available compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Overview of Entertainment CPMs (selected data)

  • Average CPM: 8.62 across the period.
  • High and low:
  • High: 12.95 in November 2024.
  • Low: 5.85 in June 2025.
  • Range: 7.11 points.
  • Trend from first to last month: 10.86 in October 2024 to 10.41 in September 2025 (‑4.1%).
  • Volatility: average absolute month‑to‑month change of 19.3%.
  • Notable moves:
  • +19.3% from October to November (seasonal lift).
  • ‑23.5% from November to December and ‑29.8% from December to January (holiday pullback into Q1 trough).
  • +33.7% from February to March and +31.0% from August to September (recoveries).
  • Seasonality:
  • Q4 average (Oct–Dec): 11.24, 46.8% higher than Q1 (Jan–Mar) at 7.66.
  • A clear late‑summer to early‑fall climb culminates in September at 10.41.

Global baseline for context

  • Average CPM: 19.80.
  • High and low:
  • High: 24.67 in November 2024.
  • Low: 17.97 in January 2025.
  • Trend from first to last month: 20.32 in October 2024 to 19.31 in September 2025 (‑5.0%).
  • Volatility: average absolute month‑to‑month change of 7.7%.
  • Seasonality:
  • Q4 uplift is present: Q4 average 21.88 vs Q1 average 18.50 (+18.3%).

How Entertainment compares to the global trend

  • Level: Entertainment CPMs are below market in every month of the series. Even at the November peak (12.95), CPMs are 47.5% lower than the global level that month (24.67).
  • Average gap: 8.62 vs 19.80 (‑56.5%), a difference of roughly 11.18 points.
  • Volatility: Entertainment exhibits more pronounced swings (19.3% average MoM change) than the global benchmark (7.7%).
  • Seasonality alignment:
  • Both series show a Q4 lift and a Q1 trough.
  • The Entertainment Q4‑to‑Q1 swing is sharper than the market’s, and the late‑summer rebound into September is more pronounced in Entertainment.

Seasonal patterns to note

  • Q4: Costs typically rise into November across both datasets, reflecting holiday demand.
  • Q1: A broad reset is visible, with the Entertainment dip deeper than the baseline.
  • Spring to late summer: Gradual normalization, with Entertainment showing intermittent spikes (March, September).

Understanding cost‑per‑thousand‑impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Entertainment and all countries available helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Cost Per Mille (CPM) is the cost advertisers pay for 1,000 impressions of their Facebook ad. In the Entertainment industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

What affects CPM rates on Facebook Ads?

CPMs are heavily influenced by competition, seasonality (e.g., Q4 costs more), audience size, and ad quality. Smaller audiences and lower relevance scores often lead to higher CPMs.

Why does my CPM vary so much between campaigns?

Different campaign objectives, bidding strategies, and even time of day can change your CPM. For example, conversion campaigns usually have higher CPMs than traffic ones. Also, broad targeting tends to drive lower CPMs.

What's a competitive CPM for 2025?

In most industries, CPMs range from $5 to $18 depending on the region and objective. Retail and e-comm campaigns often sit at the higher end. Our live data above shows a breakdown by country and industry.

Does audience size or targeting affect CPM more?

Both matter, but audience quality (intent + match with your offer) usually has more impact than pure size. However, extremely tight audiences often lead to expensive CPMs due to limited delivery opportunities.

Should I worry more about CPM or CPC?

Depends on your goal. For awareness, CPM is more relevant. For performance campaigns, CPC and CPA matter more. But all are connected—inefficient CPMs can inflate your entire funnel.