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Video metrics measure how users engage with video ads across all connected platforms—views, completion rates, and view costs.
Data Source: Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok Ads (aggregated)
Metrics: 19

Metrics in This Group

MetricDescriptionWhen to Use
Blended Video ViewsNumber of video views across all channelsMeasure total video reach
Blended CPVCost per video viewEvaluate view cost efficiency
Blended 15s Video ViewsViews reaching 15 secondsMeasure short-form engagement
Blended Cost per 15s ViewCost per 15-second viewCost for short attention
Blended 30s Video ViewsViews reaching 30 secondsMeasure mid-length engagement
Blended Cost per 30s ViewCost per 30-second viewCost for longer attention
Blended 25% Video ViewsViews reaching 25% completionEarly retention metric
Blended 50% Video ViewsViews reaching 50% completionMidpoint retention
Blended 75% Video ViewsViews reaching 75% completionStrong retention signal
Blended 95% Video ViewsViews reaching 95% completionNear-complete views
Blended 100% Video ViewsViews watching to completionFull completion count
Blended 25% Completion RatePercentage reaching 25%Early drop-off rate
Blended 50% Completion RatePercentage reaching 50%Midpoint retention rate
Blended 75% Completion RatePercentage reaching 75%Strong engagement rate
Blended 100% Completion RatePercentage completing videoFull completion rate
Blended ThruPlay ViewsThruPlay views (15s or complete)Quality view count
Blended Cost per ThruPlayCost per ThruPlayCost for quality views
Blended Video PlaysVideo play initiationsTotal play starts
Blended Cost per PlayCost per video playCost per play initiation

How These Metrics Relate

Video metrics measure progressive engagement:
  • Video Plays = initial play starts (includes autoplay)
  • Video Views = meaningful view threshold met
  • 25% → 100% Views = progressive completion milestones
  • ThruPlay = watched 15+ seconds or to completion
Completion rates = X% Views ÷ Video Views × 100

Choosing the Right Metric

  • Brand awareness: Track Video Views and ThruPlay for reach
  • Content quality: Compare completion rates to identify engaging content
  • Cost efficiency: Use CPV and Cost per ThruPlay for video campaign optimization
  • Funnel analysis: Track drop-off at each quartile to identify where viewers lose interest