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What's the Traditional Paid Ads CPM Cost?
The cost per thousand impressions (CPM) for traditional paid ads varies widely depending on the medium, audience, and other factors like seasonality or competition. Based on available data, here are some benchmarks for traditional advertising CPMs:
Television
Per thousand impressions, can spike during high-demand events like the Super Bowl
Radio
As low as $4 per thousand impressions, depending on market and audience
Newspapers
Ranges from $20 to $30 per thousand impressions, influenced by circulation
Magazines
Similar to newspapers, varying by publication and audience specificity
Outdoor/Billboards
Costs depend on location and traffic data, higher for high-traffic areas
These figures reflect traditional media's reliance on estimated viewership or distribution metrics, unlike digital ads where impressions are more precisely tracked. Factors like geographic targeting, ad size, or broadcast timing can significantly affect costs.
For instance, holiday seasons often see higher CPMs due to increased competition for ad space. Television CPMs can spike during high-demand events like the Super Bowl, where CPMs may still be comparable to regular programming due to massive viewership.
For a more precise estimate, you'd need to specify the medium, target audience, or market, as these drive significant variation. If you're comparing to digital, online CPMs often range from $3–$10 for display ads, though platforms like Google or Facebook can see higher or lower rates depending on targeting.
How Swivimedia Changes the Game
Traditional Advertising
$4 - $30 CPM
Estimated viewership, limited targeting
Clipper Marketing
$0.50 - $3 CPM
Authentic content, precise tracking
Save up to 80-95% on your advertising costs while achieving higher engagement rates through authentic, user-generated content.