How often should I refresh financial services ad creative?

Quick answer

How often should I refresh financial services ad creative?

Refresh 20-30% of creatives weekly once fatigue signals appear: CTR drops 20%+, frequency exceeds 3.5, or CPL rises 30%+ week-over-week.

Fatigue signals

- Frequency over 3.5 per 7 days - CTR decline over 20% vs rolling 14-day baseline - CPL rise over 30% WoW

Refresh rhythm

- Weekly: swap bottom 2-3 performers - Fortnightly: inject 1 new angle (hook, format, offer) - Monthly: refresh landing page hero + testimonial set

Reviewed by Platinum Prospects Editorial. Last updated April 2026.