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Electronic Arts Has Built Its Own ad Server in a Renewed Push for ad Dollars

On Monday, Electronic Arts announced EA Advertising, a new platform enabling brands to integrate directly into gameplay through digital ad boards, scoreboards, and broadcast overlays.
The publisher, which reaches over 120 million gamers monthly, is ramping up advertising revenue efforts amid a larger industry shift this year to standardize ad programs across gaming.
Marketers gain access to campaign insights through a partnership with Integral Ad Science, while brands including Visa, Lowe's, Red Bull, and Mountain Dew have already rolled out activations across major titles.
While EA's Chief Experiences Officer David Tinson said the initiative respects the player experience, the press release contains no mention of using advertising revenue to offset the $70 cost of games.
The launch targets Madison Avenue budgets during the annual TV upfront marketplace season, though it faces historical skepticism given past consumer backlash over intrusive ads, including the 2020 UFC 4 controversy.

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