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October 16, 2025

Tripadvisor Scales Video Effortlessly and Cuts Costs by Over 50% with Smartly's CPV Templates

KEY FINDINGS:
55%
lower cost per 1,000 impressions
100%+
ROAS from CPV videos
21%
lower CPM compared to static image templates

Objective

Expand creative variety and drive more efficient performance by introducing video, without increasing creative production burden.

Solution

Smartly partnered with Tripadvisor to introduce Catalog Product-Level Video (CPV) into their always-on campaigns, unlocking video without the traditional creative lift.

Using existing Image Templates as a foundation, Smartly built lightweight, scalable CPV templates that required no additional production resources. These video assets were seamlessly deployed via Smartly Workspaces into existing ad sets, enabling Meta’s algorithm to dynamically optimize delivery between image and video formats.

Key Features Used:

  • CPV Video Templates
  • Smartly Workspaces for streamlined activation
  • Collaborative creative iteration and approvals

This approach gave Tripadvisor a low-effort, high-impact way to diversify their media mix with video. Despite initial fluctuations, CPV templates quickly proved their value, delivering measurable cost efficiencies while still achieving ROAS goals. The result: a more flexible, future-proof creative strategy built for continuous optimization.

“After years of relying on static and dynamic catalog ads on Meta, moving to custom product videos with Smartly has been a breakthrough. The dynamic nature of CPVs gave us the performance boost we were looking for, while also easing the burden on our resource-constrained team by automating what would have been a heavy creative lift. We’re seeing stronger results, with more engaging assets, and a more diversified creative mix.”

Casper Mardahl

Associate Director of Performance Media

October 16, 2025

Tripadvisor Scales Video Effortlessly and Cuts Costs by Over 50% with Smartly's CPV Templates

KEY FINDINGS:
55%
lower cost per 1,000 impressions
100%+
ROAS from CPV videos
21%
lower CPM compared to static image templates
About the Customer

Tripadvisor is a global travel platform that helps millions of travelers plan and book their trips. With trusted reviews, ratings, and booking tools for hotels, restaurants, and attractions, Tripadvisor connects users with unforgettable travel experiences around the world.

Industry
Travel
Company Size
5,000+
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Objective

Expand creative variety and drive more efficient performance by introducing video, without increasing creative production burden.

Solution

Smartly partnered with Tripadvisor to introduce Catalog Product-Level Video (CPV) into their always-on campaigns, unlocking video without the traditional creative lift.

Using existing Image Templates as a foundation, Smartly built lightweight, scalable CPV templates that required no additional production resources. These video assets were seamlessly deployed via Smartly Workspaces into existing ad sets, enabling Meta’s algorithm to dynamically optimize delivery between image and video formats.

Key Features Used:

  • CPV Video Templates
  • Smartly Workspaces for streamlined activation
  • Collaborative creative iteration and approvals

This approach gave Tripadvisor a low-effort, high-impact way to diversify their media mix with video. Despite initial fluctuations, CPV templates quickly proved their value, delivering measurable cost efficiencies while still achieving ROAS goals. The result: a more flexible, future-proof creative strategy built for continuous optimization.

“After years of relying on static and dynamic catalog ads on Meta, moving to custom product videos with Smartly has been a breakthrough. The dynamic nature of CPVs gave us the performance boost we were looking for, while also easing the burden on our resource-constrained team by automating what would have been a heavy creative lift. We’re seeing stronger results, with more engaging assets, and a more diversified creative mix.”

Casper Mardahl

Associate Director of Performance Media

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KEY FINDINGS:
55%
lower cost per 1,000 impressions
100%+
ROAS from CPV videos
21%
lower CPM compared to static image templates

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