FormulaFrequency = impressions ÷ reach (unique people)
As frequency rises, the same people see the same ad again and again. Beyond a certain point interest falls and costs rise.
In 14ads
- The frequency reported by the platform is used; if it does not arrive, it is calculated as impressions ÷ reach. If neither is available, no value is made up; it stays empty.
- When combining days, an impression-weighted average is used, not a simple average.
How the engine uses this metric from ad production to publishing is on the how it works page; credits and plans are on the pricing page.