Meta poised to surpass Google in digital ad revenue for first time, report says
Meta’s ad revenue is projected to grow 24.1% in 2026 as advertiser adoption of Advantage+ and new placements on WhatsApp and Threads expand its reach.
- Meta Platforms is projected to surpass Alphabet's Google in global digital advertising revenue by the end of 2026, reaching $243.46 billion compared to Google's $239.54 billion.
- Meta's Advantage+ automated ad suite has been gaining strong advertiser adoption due to its ability to streamline campaign setup and enhance return on marketing spend.
- The social media giant intensified competition in the ad market after launching ads on WhatsApp and Threads, creating direct rivalry with platforms like Elon Musk's X.
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Meta set to overtake Google as world’s largest digital ad giant by 2026 as revenue hits $243 billion - Tech Startups
Meta is closing in on one of Big Tech’s most lucrative crowns—and this time, the numbers suggest it may finally pull ahead. A new forecast from research firm Emarketer points to a turning point in digital advertising. By the end […] The post Meta set to overtake Google as world’s largest digital ad giant by 2026 as revenue hits $243 billion first appeared on Tech Startups.
Meta set to overtake Google in global ad revenue race by 2026: Report
Meta is projected to surpass Google in global digital advertising revenue by 2026, driven by faster growth, AI-led ad tools, and expanding monetisation across platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads
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