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video adslocal businessVideo Ads for Small Businesses in Columbus, Ohio: Local Guide 2026
What video ads cost and what works in Columbus, Ohio. Real data.
Last updated: March 18, 2026
Ad Costs in Columbus, Ohio
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Meta CPC | $0.90–$1.60 |
| $1.50–$2.80 | |
| Budget | $500–$1,500/month (best-value major market) |
| Industries | Insurance (Nationwide, State Auto), Healthcare (OSU Wexner), Education (OSU — 67k students), Technology, Retail (L Brands HQ) |
| Competition | Low — largest Ohio city but dramatically under-targeted nationally, excellent CPCs |
What Works Here
Platforms: Facebook (strong community market). Google for services. Instagram for food scene.
LinkedIn for insurance B2B.. Insight: America's #1 test market — demographics mirror national average. Audiences are receptive to new products.
OSU (67k students + 7k staff) is economic engine and cultural identity. Works: Buckeyes tie-ins (most intense Midwest college fandom). German Village, Short North, Clintonville pride.
Insurance B2B. Growing food scene. Columbus Crew MLS..
Seasonal Calendar
OSU football (Sep–Jan) dominates attention. Arts Festival (Jun). State Fair (Jul–Aug). Winter: seasonal services.
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Budget
Start $500/month. Test 2–3 variants. Scale winner.
Pro Tips
- $0.90
- America's #1 test market — demographics mirror national average
- Buckeyes tie-ins (most intense Midwest college fandom)
- OSU football (Sep–Jan) dominates attention
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