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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Entertainment in United Kingdom

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Entertainment in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Entertainment in Great Britain vs global trend

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Entertainment and target country Great Britain compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

  • Overall level: Entertainment in Great Britain averaged a 2.61% click-through-rate (CTR), which is about 44% above the global baseline average of 1.81%—consistently above market.
  • Seasonality: CTR was steady in Q4 2024 (~2.19%), rose into early 2025, then surged April–June (peak in June) before softening through late summer; baseline trended steadily upward, peaking in September.
  • Volatility: Great Britain Entertainment CTR was highly volatile (average month-to-month swing of 0.75 percentage points), around 14x the global baseline (0.05 pp).
  • Momentum: From October 2024 to September 2025, Great Britain fell 27.5%, while the baseline rose 20.1%, narrowing the gap late in the period.

Selected data overview: Entertainment in Great Britain

  • Average CTR: 2.61% across 12 months (range: 1.60%–5.26%).
  • High: 5.26% in June 2025.
  • Low: 1.60% in September 2025.
  • First-to-last change: 2.21% (Oct 2024) to 1.60% (Sep 2025), down 27.5%.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of 0.75 percentage points.
  • Notable moves:
  • Strong climb from March to June: +40.4% (Mar→Apr), +32.2% (Apr→May), +45.8% (May→Jun).
  • Sharp correction: -57.4% from June to July.
  • Late-summer softness: -31.0% from August to September.
  • Seasonal pattern: Stable Q4 2024 (~2.19%), modest lift in Q1 2025 (~2.31%), pronounced peak in Q2 2025 (~3.87%), and softer Q3 2025 (~2.06%), reflecting heightened engagement in late spring/early summer.

Comparison vs global baseline

  • Level vs market: 11 of 12 months were above the global CTR; only September 2025 dipped below (1.60% vs 2.12% baseline).
  • Average gap: Great Britain Entertainment at 2.61% vs global 1.81% (+44% above market).
  • Highs/lows:
  • Baseline high: 2.12% in September 2025; low: 1.67% in February 2025.
  • Selected high/low were more extreme (5.26% / 1.60%), indicating broader swings.
  • Trend and momentum:
  • Baseline trended gradually upward through the year (+20.1% from Oct 2024 to Sep 2025), with steady gains into Q3.
  • Great Britain Entertainment rose sharply in Q2 but reversed in Q3, ending below its starting point.
  • Volatility differential: 0.75 pp average monthly movement in Great Britain vs 0.05 pp globally, signaling markedly higher variability in the Entertainment category within Great Britain.
  • Quarterly view:
  • Q4 2024: 2.19% (GB Entertainment) vs 1.73% (global).
  • Q1 2025: 2.31% vs 1.70%.
  • Q2 2025: 3.87% vs 1.78%.
  • Q3 2025: 2.06% vs 2.01%—still slightly above market despite the September dip.

What marketers can take from these benchmarks

  • Entertainment in Great Britain sits above average globally, with a notable late-spring/early-summer peak and a late-summer cooldown, while the global market climbs steadily into September. The category shows higher-than-average month-to-month swings, particularly around Q2–Q3 transitions.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Entertainment and Great Britain 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 United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. 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.

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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

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.