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title: Paid social channel benchmarks | RGM®
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updated: 2026-06-10
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### Channel snapshot

Avg CPM $4–80 depending on platform and stage. Meta = highest volume, TikTok = lowest CPM, LinkedIn = highest CPM with highest intent.

## How to operate this channel

### Operator playbook

1. Maintain server-side Conversion API (CAPI/equivalent) on every platform.
2. Run weekly creative refresh cycles — paid social rewards fatigue cycling.
3. Measure with MER + incrementality, not pixel ROAS alone.
4. Spark Ads / branded content beats brand-only creative by 30–55% on CTR.
5. Test cross-platform holdouts quarterly to validate channel incrementality.

## Platforms in this channel

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[**Meta (Facebook & Instagram)**Platform deep-dive](/tools/benchmarks/platforms/meta/)[**TikTok**Platform deep-dive](/tools/benchmarks/platforms/tiktok/)[**Pinterest**Platform deep-dive](/tools/benchmarks/platforms/pinterest/)[**Snapchat**Platform deep-dive](/tools/benchmarks/platforms/snapchat/)[**Reddit**Platform deep-dive](/tools/benchmarks/platforms/reddit/)[**X (Twitter)**Platform deep-dive](/tools/benchmarks/platforms/x/)[**LinkedIn Ads**Platform deep-dive](/tools/benchmarks/platforms/linkedin/)

**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.