Mobile Ad Spend in US by Industries
Simple, although very powerful data showing changes in the mobile ad spend in US by industries (based on eMarketer). Why it is important?▪️ Growth: It shows how verticals like Retail, CPG are getting strong on Mobile. ▪️ App Monetization: With approximately 80% of mobile ad spending occurring within apps, this shift indicates a change in app monetization strategies, especially towards hybrid models. This is crucial for mobile games, as increased non-gaming ads within them signify a move towards true hybrid monetization with potentially lower cannibalization rates. Since eCPMs for these ads might not be tied to in-app purchase probability, it allows for diversified revenue streams.▪️ Industry-Wide Shift: This trend reflects the adoption of data-driven strategies, user acquisition (UA), and measurement techniques, previously common in mobile gaming, by other sectors like retail. ▪️ This is evident in the job market, where […]