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$35 -- cost per mille for High-attention CTV ads (2026)

2026  · Sagum

The floor CPM for a guaranteed, high-attention CTV environment is cited as $35.

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What is the cost per mille for High-attention CTV ads?

The cost per mille for High-attention CTV ads is $35 as of 2026 according to Sagum. This figure is the primary benchmark in the Lighthouse dataset for this segment. Individual results vary by region, channel mix, and audience quality.

What is a good cost per mille benchmark for High-attention CTV ads?

A strong cost per mille benchmark for High-attention CTV ads is $35, using the current serving value as of 2026. This is one serving-eligible observation, not a distribution median; top-quartile comparisons require the underlying distribution. Vertical, audience size, and campaign type all shift what 'good' means.

How does High-attention CTV ads cost per mille compare to the industry average?

The published cost per mille serving value for High-attention CTV ads is $35 as of 2026. Individual sectors and audiences may differ substantially; this single observation does not establish an aggregate mean. Quartile comparisons require the underlying distribution, which is not implied by this record.

What factors affect cost per mille for High-attention CTV ads?

Primary drivers of cost per mille variation for High-attention CTV ads include audience segmentation, timing, and channel selection. Methodology documents campaign factors, but this serving record does not quantify the effect of personalization. The current serving value is $35 as of 2026.

What cost per mille should I aim for as a paid media manager in 2026?

For a paid media manager, the published cost per mille serving value is $35; it is an evidence-grade reference, not a personalized target as of 2026. Any performance goal should account for channel mix and audience. Review the methodology before operational decisions; a gap from this serving value does not by itself indicate a structural issue.

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$35
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2026
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High-attention CTV ads
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Approved for serving with evidence grade B. The record passes the documented quality and serving gates; consult the methodology for provenance details.

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95
Source Trust
60
Citation Chain
20
Independence
90
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
Sagum Primary Tier A
https://sagum.com/2026/06/28/the-ctv-trap-thats-killing-your-ad-budget/ ↗
Confidence: 68/100 Vintage: 2026 Channel: Deep Crawl
Source Article
The CTV Trap That’s Killing Your Ad Budget
There’s a quiet crisis happening in digital advertising right now. It’s taking place on the biggest screen in your customers’ homes-the television-and most agencies are digging the hole deeper with every dollar they spend. You’ve heard all the buzz. CTV is the new primetime. Cord-cutters are unreach…
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High-attention CTV ads: $35 cost per mille. Source: Sagum (2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/analog-cpm
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