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Cost per view (CPV) VS View-through rate (VTR)

Description
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.
View-through rate (VTR)
VTR measures the percentage of users who watched a video ad to the end.
Target audience
Cost per view (CPV)
Advertisers and publishers
View-through rate (VTR)
Advertisers
Benefits
Cost per view (CPV)

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

View-through rate (VTR)

• Shows high-level engagement wtih your video
• Indicates how many users have seen your full message, including call to action
• Tells you where users are dropping out, so you can refine your video for better engagement

How to calculate
Cost per view (CPV)
Total advertising cost
Total number of views
View-through rate (VTR)
Total completed views
Total measured impressions
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How to improve it?
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

View-through rate (VTR)

• Optimize ad placement to ensure you’re reaching the most relevant audience
• Keep video ads brief – no more than a minute, and ideally nearer 30 seconds
• Ensure your video loads fast and grabs attention in the first few seconds

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