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43% of Retail Media Buyers Underuse In-Store Ads, IAB Finds

Nearly half of retail media buyers acknowledge they are not fully leveraging in-store media opportunities, according to new research from the Interactive Advertising Bureau.

43% of Retail Media Buyers Underuse In-Store Ads, IAB Finds

Key takeaways

  • 43% of retail media buyers report underutilizing in-store media channels
  • The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) conducted the research among retail media professionals
  • The findings highlight a significant gap in omnichannel retail media strategy execution

Context

The research comes as retail media continues to grow as an advertising channel, with brands investing heavily in digital retail ads while physical store media remains underdeveloped. The underuse of in-store media represents both a challenge and an opportunity for advertisers looking to create truly integrated customer experiences across channels.

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