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title: Programmatic display channel benchmarks | RGM®
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updated: 2026-06-10
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### Channel snapshot

Avg CPM $3–14. CTR 0.2–0.7%. Best for retargeting + Connected TV adjacency.

## How to operate this channel

### Operator playbook

1. Use private marketplaces (PMPs) for brand-safe inventory.
2. Layer 3rd-party measurement (DoubleVerify, IAS) for viewability and IVT.
3. Display works as retargeting reinforcement — rarely as primary acquisition.
4. Frequency-cap aggressively; runaway frequency drives MER decline.
5. Use lookalikes from purchaser CRM, not pixel audiences alone.

## Platforms in this channel

[**Google Display Network**Platform deep-dive](/tools/benchmarks/platforms/google-display/)

**Want to model your spend in this channel?** Use the [CPM calculator](/tools/cpm-calculator/), [ROAS calculator](/tools/roas-calculator/), and [budget allocator](/tools/budget-allocator/) to plan allocation.