cpm (cost per mille) refers to the advertising cost paid for every 1,000 impressions of an advertisement.
Example: A manufacturing company looking to promote its new line of machinery decides to partner with an industry-leading online publication to place ads. The publication charges using a cpm model. Therefore, for every 1,000 people who see the ad on the publication's website, the manufacturing company pays a predetermined rate. This method allows the company to measure how much they're spending relative to the number of potential customers who are seeing their ad, aiding in the budgeting and effectiveness of their marketing strategy.
Understanding cpm (cost per mille) helps businesses optimize their advertising strategies, achieve better visibility amongst potential clients, and manage their marketing budgets more effectively, ultimately leading to more informed decision-making and strategic planning in partnerships, SaaS, and broader B2B contexts.