Viewable Cost Per Thousand Impressions (vCPM)
vCPM is a digital marketing metric that measures the cost of 1,000 viewable ad impressions.
Description
In digital marketing, Viewable Cost Per Thousand Impressions (vCPM) is a pricing model that charges advertisers only when their ad impressions are actually viewable by users. An impression is considered viewable when at least 50% of the ad's area is visible for a minimum of one second for display ads and two seconds for video ads. This model ensures that advertisers are not paying for ads that go unseen or are only partially visible. By focusing on viewable impressions, vCPM aims to provide a more accurate representation of an ad campaign's reach and effectiveness. It helps advertisers optimize their budgets and achieve better ROI by ensuring their ads are actually seen by potential customers, rather than just served.
Examples
- A local restaurant running a digital ad campaign on a popular food blog pays $5 vCPM. This means they are charged $5 for every 1,000 times their ad is viewable by users, ensuring their marketing dollars are spent effectively.
- A clothing brand launches a video ad campaign on a fashion website. They choose a $10 vCPM model, meaning they will be charged $10 for every 1,000 viewable impressions of their video ad, ensuring that viewers actually see their ad for at least two seconds.
Additional Information
- vCPM is considered more efficient than traditional CPM as it ensures ads are actually seen.
- Google's Active View technology is often used to measure the viewability of ads in vCPM campaigns.