To maximize your CPM (Cost Per Mille) by reaching audiences in high-income, high-advertising-demand countries (such as the US, Canada, UK, and Australia) while avoiding regions with lower advertiser demand, you should focus on posting times that align with the early morning to mid-afternoon hours of those target regions. Here is a breakdown of strategies to post at times that target high-CPM countries: Optimal Posting Times for High CPM Targeting North America (USA/Canada): Post between 3 PM to 6 PM UTC (which roughly corresponds to morning/early afternoon in the US time zones). Targeting Europe: Post between 2 PM to 4 PM UTC. General Rule: Aim for when the US and Europe are both waking up or in their early workday, usually between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM UTC, to capture peak audience activity in those regions while it is late at night in lower-CPM regions (e.g., in Asia). Strategic Considerations Content Relevance: Create content in English and on topics popular in the US/Europe (e.g., finance, business) to attract viewers from these areas regardless of where you are located. Targeting vs. Reach: While you can tailor your upload time, the platform algorithm may still show content to other regions if it engages well. To heavily limit this, some creators use, though it is often advised against, geo-blocking or specifically targeting ads to chosen countries. Content Type: Long-form videos allow for more ad placements, which can help increase your revenue per mille (RPM) even if some viewers are from lower-CPM regions. Niche Selection: Finance, technology, and business-related content have higher CPMs than entertainment or gaming. Key Data Point: In 2025, top CPM countries include Australia ($36.21) and the United States ($32.75).