AudioValley Targets Growing Gaming Market with Targetplay
17 March 2022 - 05:30PM
Business Wire
Regulatory News:
AudioValley (Paris:ALAVY) (Brussels:ALAVY), an international
specialist in B2B solutions in digital audio, (ISIN code:
BE0974334667 / mnemonic: ALAVY) presents Targetplay, a new division
within its Targetspot business unit that will focus on the
fast-growing market for audio advertising in video games and
apps.
There are more than 3.1 billion gamers worldwide, including 668
million in Europe1. The fast-growing and innovative gaming market
segment (estimated at $120 billion in 20212) requires a specific
approach from AudioValley.
“Targetspot has always been a pioneer in the world of audio
advertising. We are continuing this tradition with Targetplay: we
are taking up the challenge of inserting audio advertising spaces
without interrupting the user's game or activity. Advertising in a
gaming environment and in applications offers two major advantages.
On the one hand, it is a great way to reach and appeal to a young
target audience. On the other hand, it is a non-invasive way to
bring brands to the fore. But we also see gaming and the wider
in-app market as a way to inspire new advertisers”, explains Mario
Cabanas, General Manager of Targetspot.
Targetplay will be the contact point for advertisers wishing to
reach new audiences within the online gaming and in-app ecosystem.
The new division will also be in charge of innovation and new
advertising technologies within Targetspot. The rise of virtual
reality, the development of Web 3.0 and metaverses are already
fertile ground.
“We have been experimenting with innovative forms of advertising
in mobile gaming since 2020 with partners such as Audiomob, Odeeo
and Aequus. Given this experience in the field, the enthusiasm of
our partners and the market outlook, we expect growth in this
segment to take off in 2022”, says Adam Pattison, Global Head of
Targetplay.
In 2021, Targetspot posted sales of €26 million, up 54% from
2020 (at constant exchange rates). In 2022, with the deployment of
Targetplay, AudioValley's main business unit (92% of the group's
turnover) is expected to continue to grow at a sustained pace.
FUTURE UPDATE Annual results: 21 April 2022, before
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About AudioValley AudioValley, based in Brussels in the
heart of Europe, has been a pioneer and leader in digital audio
since 2007. Active throughout the value chain in its sector, and
with a global network, AudioValley offers its customers &
partners solutions to develop their business through digital audio,
both locally and internationally. The Group is home to iconic
brands: Targetspot for the monetisation of digital audio content,
Jamendo for music sales, Bridger for music rights management,
Shoutcast for streaming technologies and podcast management, and
Winamp, the iconic audio player. The audio sector is undergoing an
unprecedented digital revolution with ultra-connected consumers who
want access to the best audio content wherever and whenever they
want. To cater for these new consumer trends, AudioValley is
developing technologies that allow people to instantly enjoy the
benefits of digital audio and services that create links between
brands and consumers, between publishers and their audience,
between publishers and brands, and between artists and music
lovers. AudioValley is present in 9 countries and employs 150
employees worldwide. www.audiovalley.com
1 Source:
GlobalWebIndex-Playedavideogameonanydevice-EU5+NordicsQ42020vsQ42019
2 According to data.ai:
https://www.data.ai/fr/insights/mobile-gaming/2021-gaming-spotlight/
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Investor Relations Sébastien Veldeman, CFO Francis Muyshondt, IR
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