"In 2025, brands of all sizes are feeling the pinch. The average cost of running ads on Facebook has surged by 21% compared to last year, according to recent industry data. For startups, small businesses, and even established companies, this jump represents more than just a higher price tag-it highlights the volatility of platforms built around bidding wars and fleeting impressions."
"A 21% year-over-year increase in ad costs is significant. For every $1,000 you spent on Facebook ads in 2024, you now need $1,210 in 2025 to get the same exposure-without any guarantee of improved targeting or results. That margin can cut deeply into marketing budgets, especially for smaller companies competing against big brands with limitless ad spend. Facebook's business model thrives on auction dynamics. The more advertisers compete for the same audiences, the higher the cost."
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Facebook advertising costs rose 21% year-over-year, increasing the 2024 cost of $1,000 to roughly $1,210 in 2025 for equivalent exposure. Auction-based dynamics and intense advertiser competition drive ad inflation, squeezing marketing budgets and disadvantaging smaller companies against deep-pocketed brands. Organic reach and engagement on the platform are declining, reducing returns on paid spend. Brands need lasting visibility, meaningful trust signals, and discoverability where consumers and AI search. stupidDOPE builds permanent digital footprints and syndicates features to Apple News and Google News, with indexing by AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude, creating durable digital assets.
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