Glossary

eCPM

A normalised CPM used to compare the effective cost of inventory or outcomes across different pricing models.

Media BuyingPractitionerAlso called: Effective CPMSource: Industry consensus

Definition

A normalised CPM used to compare the effective cost of inventory or outcomes across different pricing models.

Why it matters

eCPM lets you compare a CPC-priced buy against a CPM-priced buy on the same basis.

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