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What is CPM?

CPM, or cost per mille, means you pay per thousand impressions. Here is how it works and when it is the right model.

What is cost per mille diagram

CPM, or cost per mille, is a pricing model where you pay per thousand impressions served – regardless of clicks. (“Mille” is Latin for thousand.) It is the standard model for reach and awareness campaigns, where being seen is the goal.

PricingDisplay from $0.10 CPM
ReachDesktop & mobile web
Scale20B+ daily impressions
Re-engageRetargeting
How it works

How CPM pricing works

With CPM, your bid represents what you will pay for a thousand impressions. You are buying visibility – your ad is shown to your targeted audience, and you pay based on how many times it appears.

On FroggyAds, Display banner inventory is bought on a CPM basis from $0.10 across desktop and mobile web. You control targeting and budgets, and Adscore filtering keeps invalid impressions out of what you pay for.

Why it matters

CPM vs CPC, and when to use it

CPM suits awareness, branding and retargeting, where consistent visibility matters more than a single click. It is also useful for high-reach campaigns where you want predictable cost per thousand views.

If you care primarily about clicks and conversions, CPC formats like Push and Native may fit better. Many advertisers combine CPM Display for reach with CPC formats for response – both available on FroggyAds.

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FAQ

CPM FAQ

Which FroggyAds formats are CPM?

Display banner and rich-media placements are priced on a CPM basis from $0.10.

Is CPM better than CPC?

Neither is better – CPM suits awareness and reach; CPC suits engagement and response.

Do I pay for invalid impressions?

Adscore filters bots and invalid traffic, so your CPM spend focuses on real users.

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