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Planning Ad Spend Around Seasonal Peaks: Black Friday Through Christmas

28 April 2025·Updated Aug 2025·8 min read·GuideIntermediate
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CPMs on Meta and Google triple in late November. Retailers who plan their Q4 ad spend with historical data — knowing exactly when conversion rates justify premium CPMs — outspend rivals efficiently during genuine peaks and pull back when they're overpaying for traffic.

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  • CPMs on Meta and Google triple in late November.
  • Retailers who plan their Q4 ad spend with historical data — knowing exactly when conversion rates justify premium CPMs — outspend rivals efficiently during genuine peaks and pull back when they're overpaying for traffic.

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