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CPM Inflation

What is the definition of CPM Inflation?

CPM inflation is rising cost per 1,000 impressions while CTR and CVR remain flat. On Meta it often signals the auction penalizing a fatigued creative — forcing higher bids to maintain delivery to weaker cohorts.

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EditorialPublished June 9, 2026Updated June 9, 2026

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When CPM rises and Hook Rate falls together, treat as creative fatigue. Ship new structural variants before increasing budget.

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