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10% -- digital ad spend growth rate for digital advertising (H1 2018)

H1 2018  · IAB Europe

Digital advertising spend in Europe grew by 10% in the first half of 2018.

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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.

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10%
Unit
Percentage
Data Vintage
H1 2018
Entity
digital advertising
Geography
EMEA
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75
Source Trust
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Citation Chain
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Independence
90
Methodology
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Freshness
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IAB Europe Primary Tier B
https://www.netimperative.com/2018/11/13/mobile-adspend-passes-e10bn-in-first-half-of-2018-iab-europ… ↗
Confidence: 65/100 Vintage: H1 2018 Channel: Deep Crawl
Source Article
Mobile adspend passes €10bn in first half of 2018- IAB Europe
Digital advertising grew by 10% to €25.7bn in the first half of this year, with mobile set to take a 50% share of the total, according to new research. The AdEx Benchmark H1 2018 study, from IAB Europe in collaboration with IHS Markit, also reveals that half of programmatic display spend is in mobil…
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IAB Europe · Original study ↗

IAB Europe AdEx Benchmark H1 2018 study in collaboration with IHS Markit

Methodology documented
Period Value Change
2024 7.3%
H1 2018 (current) 10% +37.0%
IndustryMedia RegionEMEA RoleAll marketers Channelpaid_ads
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digital advertising: 10% digital ad spend growth rate. Source: IAB Europe (H1 2018). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/digital-ad-growth-h1-2018
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<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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