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Mobile Ad Spend Surges, Driven by Video and Programmatic

Mobile video ads are driving growth. Programmatic buying is making mobile ads more efficient and effective.

In this picture we can see people standing and taking pictures of something in their mobiles.
In this picture we can see people standing and taking pictures of something in their mobiles.

Mobile Ad Spend Surges, Driven by Video and Programmatic

Mobile ad spend surged in the first half of 2015, driving a significant rise in digital ad revenues. This growth was largely driven by mobile video advertising, which offers greater engagement and precision in targeting.

Mobile ad spend increased by a staggering 51% in the first half of 2015, contributing nearly 80% to the rise in digital ad revenues. This growth was largely due to the rise of mobile video advertising, which offers greater creative possibilities and a more immersive experience compared to display advertising. By 2019, there were already 5.2 billion global mobile phone users, representing over 72% of the world's population, indicating a vast potential market for mobile advertising.

Programmatic's share of mobile ad sales nearly doubled from 37% in 2013 to 64% in 2014, demonstrating the increasing efficiency and effectiveness of automated ad buying in the mobile space. Mobile publishers who could provide latitude and longitude data saw CPMs 124% higher than average, highlighting the value of location-based targeting. Meanwhile, publishers embracing mobile-optimised inventory saw average CPMs rise 48% year-over-year in Q3, underscoring the importance of optimising ad formats for mobile devices.

The future of mobile video advertising looks promising, with companies like Disney+, Magnite, L'Oréal, and Lidl strategically focusing on this area in Germany. With over 70% of Disney+ subscribers finding the ad volume acceptable and high engagement across various industries, mobile video advertising is projected to reach multi-billion euros in Germany, driven by increasing streaming consumption and interactive advertising opportunities.

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