The IAB has reported 2010 Internet advertising revenues at a record $26 billion, up 15% from 2009. Fourth quarter revenue also hit new highs at $7.45 billion, up 19% from Q4 2009 and 15% from Q3 2010.
Highlights of the report include:
There were record numbers for the yearly advertising revenue as well as record quarterly highs in the Q4 2010.
The most popular ad format in 2010 was search which represented 46% of revenue and saw 12% growth from last year.
Sponsorships saw the most growth with an 88% increase over last year and 142% increase in the fourth quarter alone.
Display-related advertising – which includes Digital Video Commercials, Ad banners/display ads, sponsorships and rich media – continued to grow this year, totaling nearly $10 billion with an increase of 24% over 2009.
The results exhibit revenue growth for the past five consecutive quarters.
The Annual Report marks the debut of estimated US mobile ad revenue for 2010: between $550 and $650 million.
For more information, see iab press release “IAB Reports Full-Year Internet Ad Revenues for 2010 Increase 15% to $26 Billion, a New Record“
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