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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Entertainment in Israel

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Entertainment in Israel

January 2025 - January 2026

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Introduction

Entertainment advertisers in Israel ran materially lower CPMs than the global market in 2025, yet followed a recognizable seasonal rhythm. Costs started soft in January, spiked into March, settled into a mid-year plateau, dipped counter-seasonally in October, and then rebounded into the holidays. Against the global Facebook Ads benchmarks, Israel stayed consistently below market but moved with similar monthly cadence—just at a lower altitude and with comparatively sharper swings relative to its base. This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for Entertainment in Israel compared to the global benchmark.

Section 1: The story in the data

CPM for Entertainment in Israel averaged $8.88 across 2025, beginning at $6.99 in January and finishing at $9.82 in December—about 40% above the year’s starting point. The year’s high came early at $11.11 in March, while the low was January’s $6.99. Mid-year settled into a narrow band: June through September averaged $8.54 with only a $0.50 spread between the high and low, signaling stable buying conditions. October marked the year’s sharpest dip to $7.34, immediately followed by a November surge to $10.55 before easing to $9.82 in December.

Monthly volatility averaged $1.25, with the largest single move in November (+$3.21 versus October), a 44% lift. The spring build (January to March, +$4.12) was followed by a controlled comedown into May (−$2.83), then four straight months of incremental oscillation around the $8.3–$8.8 range.

Section 2: Seasonal and monthly dynamics

Seasonality was present but asymmetrical. Q1 rose progressively, peaking in March. Q2 cooled but remained close to the annual mean, and Q3 stayed steady within a tight range—typical of summer pacing. Q4 was the priciest quarter on average ($9.23), yet Israel’s costs dipped in October before rallying into November and holding elevated in December. In short: an early peak, a stable summer, a brief October trough, and a late-year rebound aligned with holiday competition.

Section 3: Country vs. Global

Relative to the global benchmark, Israel ran substantially cheaper. The global CPM averaged $20.15 in 2025—about 56% higher than Israel’s $8.88. The gap narrowed the most in March (Israel was 42% below global) and widened in October (66% below). Month to month, both markets moved by roughly $1.20 on average, but because Israel’s base was lower, its relative volatility was about twice as pronounced (≈14% of its average vs. ≈6% globally). The global trend climbed quarter by quarter and spiked in Q4—peaking at $25.22 in November—while Israel’s Q4 also lifted, but with a more dramatic October dip and a later rebound.

Closing

This CPM analysis summarizes Facebook Ads benchmarks for the Entertainment industry in Israel, showing consistently lower country-specific ad costs versus the global average, a March peak, a steady summer, and a Q4 rebound. Understanding Facebook Ads cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks for Entertainment in Israel helps teams frame industry ad performance and compare CPM trends to global patterns.

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. For campaigns targeting Israel, 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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Israel Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Apr 13–19Passover
May 1Independence Day
Jun 2Shavuot
Sep 23–24Rosh Hashanah
Oct 2Yom Kippur
Oct 7–14Sukkot

Key Shopping Season

Passover (April), Sukkot and Fall holidays (Sept–Oct), Hanukkah (December)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during Passover as consumers prepare homes and plan meals. Fall holiday cluster may see media consumption fluctuate—consumers often offline during holidays, but prior week advertising demand may peak. Yom HaAtzmaut might spark tourism and leisure engagement. Hanukkah could drive e‑commerce CPMs for toys and electronics.

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.