In-app Advertising Market

In-app Advertising Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2016 - 2026

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Author : Rajat Zope

Global In-app Advertising Market: Overview

In-app advertising is a form of advertising through smartphones wherein the advertisements are integrated into the mobile applications. With adaption of digital marketing and smartphones penetration worldwide, there are lucrative opportunities for in-app advertising worldwide. Currently, most of the population spend a colossal amount of time using their smartphones or other gadgets like iPad and are constantly using various smartphone applications for messaging, ticketing and gaming among others.

In-app advertising can be integrated with these applications where consumers spend most of their time. The in-app advertising proves to be most effective form of advertising as compared to other forms of advertising such as out of home advertising, T.V among others, as the in-app advertising is a two-way communication among consumers and advertisers.

The in-app advertising accounts for a major share of global advertising revenue and the global in-app advertising market is expected to grow significantly by the end of forecast period to register a healthy double digit CAGR.

Global In-app Advertising Market: Drivers & Restraints

The global in-app advertising market is primarily driven by the increasing smartphone penetration and increased use of various smart phone applications, which the consumers use regularly such as Facebook, WhatsApp among others. Among various smart phone applications, the messaging applications will have a significant effect on the in-app advertising market as the consumers use the messaging applications on a regular basis compared to other smartphone applications.

It is expected that the smartphone messaging applications will gain a billion new users in the next few years, which in turn will drive the market for in-app advertising market globally.

Moreover, the increase in the number of smart phone applications downloads from google play store, iOS store will also drive the market for in-app advertising market globally. However, the technicality issues like the testing of advertisements for in-app advertising for different smartphone software’s like android and iOS are time-consuming as both software’s display contents differently which might pose as a restraint to the in-app advertising market globally.

Global In-app Advertising Market: Regional Outlook

Based on the geographic regions, global In-app Advertising Market is segmented into seven key market segments namely North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific, Japan, and the Middle East & Africa. Among the aforementioned regions, North America market for in-app advertising market currently holds the largest market share due to the spending on smartphones surpassing the desktops and laptops.

The Asia-Pacific market for in-app advertising is followed by the North American market, India currently holds the second position in use of smart phones worldwide which is a provide lucrative opportunity for in-app advertising in the region. Western Europe market for in-app advertising trail behind the Asia-Pacific market, which is followed by Latin America, Eastern Europe, and MEA regions. 

Global In-app Advertising Market: Key players

Some of the major players identified in the global In-app Advertising Market include, Facebook, Inc., Apple, Groupo Mobile, Phone Valley, Google, and Mobile Dream Factory among others. 

The research report presents a comprehensive assessment of the market and contains thoughtful insights, facts, historical data, and statistically supported and industry-validated market data. It also contains projections using a suitable set of assumptions and methodologies. The research report provides analysis and information according to categories such as market segments, geographies, types, technology, and applications. 

The report covers exhaustive analysis on:

  • Market Segments
  • Market Dynamics
  • Market Size
  • Supply & Demand
  • Current Trends/Issues/Challenges
  • Competition & Companies involved
  • Technology
  • Value Chain 

Regional analysis includes

  • North America (U.S., Canada)
  • Latin America (Mexico. Brazil)
  • Western Europe (Germany, Italy, France, U.K, Spain, Nordic countries, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg)
  • Eastern Europe (Poland, Russia)
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, ASEAN, Australia & New Zealand)
  • Japan
  • The Middle East and Africa (GCC, S. Africa, N. Africa) 

The report is a compilation of first-hand information, qualitative, and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, inputs from industry experts and industry participants across the value chain. The report provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macroeconomic indicators and governing factors along with market attractiveness as per segments. The report also maps the qualitative impact of various market factors on market segments and geographies. 

Report Highlights:

  • Detailed overview of parent market
  • Changing market dynamics in the industry
  • In-depth market segmentation
  • Historical, current and projected market size in terms of volume and value
  • Recent industry trends and developments
  • Competitive landscape
  • Strategies of key players and products offered
  • Potential and niche segments, geographical regions exhibiting promising growth
  • A neutral perspective on market performance
  • Must-have information for market players to sustain and enhance their market footprint
Global In-app Advertising Market: Market Segmentation
Based on in-app mobile advertising types
  • Standard Banner Ads
  • Interstitial Ads
  • Hyper-local Targeted Ads
  • Rich Media Ads
  • Video Ads
  • Native Ads 
Based on the smartphone applications
  • Messaging
  • Gaming
  • Online Shopping
  • Ticketing
  • Others

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