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Audio Advertising - Africa

Africa

In Africa, ad spending in the Audio Advertising market is forecasted to reach US$838.70m in 2024.
The largest market is Traditional Radio Advertising with a market volume of US$769.90m in 2024.
When looking at global comparisons, the United States is expected to lead in ad spending with US$19,560.00m in 2024.
The average ad spending per listener in the Traditional Radio Advertising market is projected to be US$1.69 in 2024.
In Africa, the increasing popularity of streaming services is driving a shift towards digital audio advertising in the market.

Key regions: China, Asia, Australia, France, Germany

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Analyst Opinion

The Audio Advertising market in Africa is experiencing significant growth and development, driven by changing customer preferences, emerging trends, and local special circumstances. Customer preferences in Africa are shifting towards audio-based content and advertising. With the increasing penetration of smartphones and internet access, more people are consuming audio content, such as music streaming and podcasts. This has created a lucrative opportunity for advertisers to reach their target audience through audio advertising. Additionally, audio advertising provides a more immersive experience compared to other forms of advertising, as it allows consumers to engage with the content while multitasking or on the go. Trends in the market show that programmatic audio advertising is gaining traction in Africa. Programmatic advertising allows for more targeted and personalized campaigns, as it leverages data and algorithms to deliver ads to the right audience at the right time. This trend is driven by the growing availability of data and advanced targeting capabilities, enabling advertisers to optimize their campaigns and maximize their return on investment. Furthermore, the rise of streaming platforms and digital radio in Africa has created new opportunities for audio advertising, as these platforms offer a captive audience and precise targeting options. Local special circumstances in Africa, such as the high mobile penetration rate and the popularity of mobile money services, contribute to the growth of the audio advertising market. Mobile phones are the primary device for accessing the internet in many African countries, making it an ideal platform for audio advertising. Additionally, the widespread use of mobile money services provides a convenient and accessible payment method for advertisers to reach their target audience. These local factors create a favorable environment for the development of the audio advertising market in Africa. Underlying macroeconomic factors, such as the growing middle class and increasing urbanization, also play a role in the development of the audio advertising market in Africa. As more people move to urban areas and experience rising disposable incomes, there is a greater demand for entertainment and media consumption. This creates a larger audience base for audio advertising and drives the growth of the market. Furthermore, the economic growth in Africa has attracted international brands and advertisers, who are looking to tap into the emerging markets and reach the growing consumer base. Overall, the Audio Advertising market in Africa is experiencing growth and development due to changing customer preferences, emerging trends, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors. As the market continues to evolve, advertisers and brands have the opportunity to leverage audio advertising to effectively reach their target audience in Africa.

Methodology

Data coverage:

Data encompasses enterprises (B2B). Figures are based on audio advertising spending and exclude agency commissions, rebates, production costs, and taxes. The market covers traditional radio advertising (broadcasting programs on terrestrial radio stations or networks) and digital audio advertising (pre- and in-stream audio ads and podcast streaming ads).

Modeling approach:

Market size is determined by a combined top-down and bottom-up approach. We use annual financial reports of the market-leading companies and industry associations, third-party reports, web traffic, and survey results from our primary research (e.g., Consumer Insights) to analyze the markets. To estimate the market size for each country individually, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific industry associations, such as GDP, internet users, consumer spending, and digital consumer spending.

Forecasts:

We use a variety of forecasting techniques, depending on the behavior of the market. For instance, the S-curve function is well suited to forecast digital products due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption, whereas exponential trend smoothing (ETS) is more suited for projecting steady growth in traditional advertising markets.

Additional notes:

Data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change.