August 5, 2025

How to Improve Cost Per Impression in Display Advertising

Reducing the cost per impression (CPM) in display advertising is essential for maximising ROI in the UK market. This comprehensive guide offers actionable strategies customised for the UK audience, helping you optimise your display advertising campaigns and drive more cost-effective impressions.

  • Audience Targeting: Refine your UK audience targeting by demographics, interests, and behaviour to reach users more likely to engage with your display ads and lower CPM.
  • Ad Creatives: Create visually appealing and relevant ad creatives specifically designed for the UK audience, increasing engagement and reducing CPM.
  • Ad Formats: Experiment with various display ad formats, including banners, interstitials, and responsive ads, to determine which performs best in the UK market.
  • Ad Placement: Choose the right websites and placements in the UK for your display ads, ensuring maximum visibility and relevance to your target audience.
  • Ad Scheduling: Schedule your display ads to appear during peak engagement times for the UK audience, improving CPM efficiency.
  • A/B Testing: Continually test different elements of your UK display ads, such as visuals, copy, and calls to action, to identify the most effective combinations.
  • Retargeting Campaigns: Implement UK-specific retargeting campaigns to re-engage users who have previously interacted with your brand, reducing CPM for return visits.
  • Bid Strategy: Employ a competitive bidding strategy tailored to the UK display advertising landscape, securing impressions at a lower cost.
  • Ad Budget Allocation: Allocate your budget strategically across UK display advertising campaigns and placements to maximise impressions and achieve a lower CPM.
  • Performance Analytics: Leverage performance analytics to monitor CPM performance, identify trends, and make data-driven adjustments to your UK display ad campaigns.

By implementing these UK-specific display advertising strategies, you can effectively lower your cost per impression, ensuring that your campaigns reach a wider UK audience at a more cost-effective rate.

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