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Cost per completed view (CPCV) VS Cost per view (CPV)

Description
Cost per completed view (CPCV)
CPCV is an ad pricing model where advertisers only pay for a video ad once the user watches it in full.
Cost per view (CPV)
CPV is a pricing model for video ads, where an advertiser pays the publisher each time a user views their video.
Target audience
Cost per completed view (CPCV)
Advertisers and publishers
Cost per view (CPV)
Advertisers and publishers
Benefits
Cost per completed view (CPCV)

• Good for engaging with high-quality users
• Low risk to the advertiser
• Good for measuring actual engagement and conversions

Cost per view (CPV)

• Cost effective – advertisers only pay for full views (or a set duration)
• Indicates whether users find your video ads engaging

How to calculate
Cost per completed view (CPCV)
Total advertising cost
Total number of completed views
Cost per view (CPV)
Total advertising cost
Total number of views
How to improve it?
Cost per completed view (CPCV)

• Open with a strong hook
• Rotate several creatives and optimize them for different devices (multiple formats/aspect ratios)
• Broaden your audience
• First optimize your CPI, then build on this by using CPCV with a focused audience

Cost per view (CPV)

• Measure CPV alongside other metrics (CPM, CPI, CPCV) for the full picture
• Optimize your video ad campaigns – refine targeting, landing pages, and keywords
• Create high-quality, interesting videos
• Test different versions with your audience

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Cost per completed view (CPCV)
Cost per view (CPV)
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