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July 2025 - July 2026
Detailed observation of presented data
The Arts category (across All countries available) ran well above the global benchmark for click-through-rate (CTR) for the 13-month window, but its path was uneven — a mid‑year trough, steady recovery through spring, and a dramatic spike in July 2026. 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 Arts in All countries available compared to the global benchmark.
CTR for Arts started at 3.08% in July 2025 and finished at an outsized 10.43% in July 2026 — a +239% move from start to finish driven by a single, large July jump. Across the full period Arts averaged roughly 3.12% CTR versus a global baseline average of about 2.04% — an absolute gap of ~1.08 percentage points and a relative outperformance of ~53%. The period low for Arts occurred in September 2025 at about 2.04%, while the highest reading was 10.43% in July 2026; secondary peaks appeared in June 2026 (3.34%) and July 2025 (3.08%). Monthly swings were frequently modest but punctuated by several mid‑period lifts: January 2026 rose to 2.74% and May–June 2026 climbed toward 3% before the final spike.
Seasonally, Arts CTR softened through late summer and into early fall 2025 (bottoming in September), then regained momentum in Q1 2026 with a January lift and some choppiness through spring. May and June showed strengthening engagement ahead of the July 2026 surge. The rhythm shows a trough in autumn, a rebound in early Q1, and then an extended build into late spring — capped by an extraordinary July reading that dominates the year‑over‑year picture.
Compared with the global baseline each month, Arts trailed or led by varying margins but stayed above baseline on average. The global trend climbed steadily from ~1.87% to ~2.34% (+25% from July 2025 to July 2026), while Arts’ trajectory was far choppier (+239% over the same span, driven by the July spike). Volatility in Arts averaged about 0.90 percentage points month‑to‑month when the July spike is included; excluding that outlier, average monthly movement is nearer 0.34 points. By contrast, the global baseline showed much lower monthly volatility (~0.08 percentage points), so Arts is materially more volatile over this window.
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Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs
Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. In the Arts 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. 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. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.
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.
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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CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.
The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.
Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.
Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.
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