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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Entertainment in Italy

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Entertainment in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: monthly trends and global comparison

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Entertainment and target country Italy 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

  • Entertainment in Italy ran above market for most of the year: the average click-through-rate (CTR) was 2.89% vs a 1.81% global baseline (+60% higher), and it was above the baseline in 11 of 12 months.
  • CTR volatility was high in Italy (average month-to-month move of 1.25 percentage points) compared to the steadier global pattern (0.05 points).
  • The selected series peaked in September 2025 at 6.07% and bottomed in October 2024 at 1.55%. The baseline ranged narrowly between 1.67% and 2.12%.
  • Seasonality: the baseline showed a gradual climb from Q1 into late summer/early fall. Italy’s Entertainment CTR also surged into September, with notable spikes in June and September.

Selected trend overview (Entertainment, Italy)

  • Average CTR: 2.89% across 12 months.
  • High: 6.07% in September 2025.
  • Low: 1.55% in October 2024.
  • First-to-last change: +291% (1.55% in Oct 2024 to 6.07% in Sep 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 1.25 percentage points.
  • Notable movements:
  • Strong lifts in April–June (+0.93 in Apr, +0.44 in May, +2.59 points in June).
  • Sharp pullback in July (-3.10 points from June).
  • Largest monthly jump in August–September (+4.01 points), setting the annual high.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average level: 2.89% (Italy, Entertainment) vs 1.81% (global) — clearly above market.
  • Peaks and troughs:
  • Italy peak: 6.07% (Sep 2025) vs global peak: 2.12% (Sep 2025).
  • Italy low: 1.55% (Oct 2024) vs global low: 1.67% (Feb 2025).
  • Volatility: Italy much more variable (1.25 points monthly) than the baseline (0.05 points).
  • Momentum: Italy’s CTR rose in 11 of 12 months relative to the baseline, with only October 2024 below global.
  • Trend alignment: both series strengthened into late summer/early fall, but Italy’s growth was far steeper (+291% vs global +20% from October to September).

Seasonality and patterns marketers should note

  • Q4: Italy posted a lift in November vs October (2.43% vs 1.55%) and remained elevated in December (2.00%). The global baseline eased slightly through Q4.
  • Q2–Q3: The Italian series showed pronounced spikes in June (5.77%) and September (6.07%), while the baseline climbed steadily from spring into September.

Monthly highlights

  • Lowest month: October 2024 at 1.55% (below the global 1.76%).
  • Highest month: September 2025 at 6.07% (nearly 3x the global 2.12%).
  • Biggest month-to-month jump: August to September 2025 (+4.01 points).
  • Biggest decline: June to July 2025 (-3.10 points).

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Entertainment and Italy helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

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 Entertainment industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Italy, 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. 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.

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.

Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

What is CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

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.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

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.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

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.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

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.