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CPM (Cost Per Mille) to CPP (Cost Per Point) conversion is used in media planning and advertising to translate the cost of reaching 1000 people to the cost of reaching 1 rating point of a target audience.
The calculator uses the simple conversion formula:
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Explanation: This conversion assumes that 1 rating point equals 1% of the target population, making CPP approximately CPM divided by 10.
Details: CPP calculation helps media planners compare the efficiency of different advertising campaigns and optimize media budgets across various channels and markets.
Tips: Enter the CPM value in dollars. The calculator will automatically compute the corresponding CPP value. All values must be valid (CPM > 0).
Q1: Why divide CPM by 10 to get CPP?
A: This conversion is based on the standard media planning assumption that 1 rating point represents 1% of the population, and CPM represents cost per 1000 people (which is 0.1% of 100,000 population).
Q2: Is this conversion always accurate?
A: While this is a standard industry conversion, actual CPP may vary based on specific market conditions, audience demographics, and media channel efficiency.
Q3: When should I use CPP instead of CPM?
A: CPP is particularly useful when comparing advertising efficiency across different markets with varying population sizes, as it normalizes for population differences.
Q4: What are typical CPP values?
A: CPP values vary significantly by market size, media channel, and time of year. Prime-time television CPPs are typically higher than daytime or digital media CPPs.
Q5: Can I use this for digital advertising?
A: While primarily used for traditional media planning, the CPM to CPP conversion can also provide rough estimates for digital campaigns, though digital metrics often focus more on CPM and CPC directly.