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Video Advertising Rates: Key Statistics for 2026

Video advertising commands premium rates due to its high engagement and effectiveness. Understanding platform-specific pricing helps allocate video ad budgets efficiently.

By ContentMation Team·Updated April 2026

Key Statistics

The average video ad CPM is $15.22 across all digital platforms

Source: eMarketer (2024)

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YouTube video ads have an average cost-per-view of $0.10 to $0.30

Source: Google Ads (2024)

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Video ad completion rates average 70% for 15-second ads and 45% for 30-second ads

Source: IAB (2024)

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Connected TV ad CPMs average $35 to $65, the highest of any digital format

Source: eMarketer (2024)

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In-stream video ads have a 2.4x higher brand recall than display ads

Source: Nielsen (2024)

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Key Takeaway

Video ads cost more per impression but deliver significantly higher brand recall and engagement. Shorter ad formats under 15 seconds achieve the highest completion rates and cost efficiency.

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