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Cost per mille (CPM) VS Cost per view (CPV)

Description
Cost per mille (CPM)
CPM indicates the price an advertiser pays for 1,000 impressions of their ad (mille is Latin for thousand).
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 mille (CPM)
Advertisers and publishers
Cost per view (CPV)
Advertisers and publishers
Benefits
Cost per mille (CPM)

• Useful when you want to build awareness and recognition through maximum exposure
• No budget surprises – advertisers pay a fixed price for the impressions

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 mille (CPM)
Total campaign spend
Number of impressions
x 1,000
Cost per view (CPV)
Total advertising cost
Total number of views
How to improve it?
Cost per mille (CPM)

• Compare costs for platforms, locations, and timings to determine the value of your impressions

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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