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10% -- digital ad spend growth rate for digital advertising (H1 2018)
Digital advertising spend in Europe grew by 10% in the first half of 2018.
Questions about this data
What is the digital ad spend growth rate for digital advertising?
The digital ad spend growth rate for digital advertising is 10% as of H1 2018 according to IAB Europe. This figure is the primary benchmark in the Lighthouse dataset for this segment. Individual results vary by region, channel mix, and audience quality.
What is a good digital ad spend growth rate benchmark for digital advertising?
A strong digital ad spend growth rate benchmark for digital advertising is 10%, using the current serving value as of H1 2018. This is one serving-eligible observation, not a distribution median; top-quartile comparisons require the underlying distribution. Vertical, audience size, and campaign type all shift what 'good' means.
How does digital advertising digital ad spend growth rate compare to the industry average?
The published digital ad spend growth rate serving value for digital advertising is 10% as of H1 2018. Individual sectors and audiences may differ substantially; this single observation does not establish an aggregate mean. Quartile comparisons require the underlying distribution, which is not implied by this record.
What factors affect digital ad spend growth rate for digital advertising?
Primary drivers of digital ad spend growth rate variation for digital advertising include audience segmentation, timing, and channel selection. Methodology documents campaign factors, but this serving record does not quantify the effect of personalization. The current serving value is 10% as of H1 2018.
What digital ad spend growth rate should I aim for as a digital marketer in 2018?
For a digital marketer, the published digital ad spend growth rate serving value is 10%; it is an evidence-grade reference, not a personalized target as of H1 2018. Any performance goal should account for channel mix and audience. Review the methodology before operational decisions; a gap from this serving value does not by itself indicate a structural issue.
Approved for serving with evidence grade B. The record passes the documented quality and serving gates; consult the methodology for provenance details.
IAB Europe AdEx Benchmark H1 2018 study in collaboration with IHS Markit
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.3% | |
| H1 2018 (current) | 10% | +37.0% |
<blockquote cite="https://lighthousedata.io/data/digital-ad-growth-h1-2018" style="border-left:3px solid #2563eb;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;font-family:system-ui,sans-serif;background:#f0f4ff;"><strong>10%</strong> -- digital ad spend growth rate for digital advertising<br><small>Source: IAB Europe (H1 2018) · <a href="https://lighthousedata.io/data/digital-ad-growth-h1-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lighthouse Intelligence</a></small></blockquote>
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