Google Ads trends for Media

Last updated at: 01/01/2026
-18.90% in last year

Track advertising activity in the Media category, including books, movies, music, and digital content. Understand how media companies compete for audience attention.

Number of Google Ads in Media category in past year

Number of Google Ads in Media category

Media Advertising Types

Media category ads promote:

  • Books, ebooks, and audiobooks
  • Movies and streaming services
  • Music albums and streaming platforms
  • Video games and digital content
  • Magazines and digital publications
  • Educational courses and content

Strategic Value

Media advertisers can:

  • Time campaigns with content releases
  • Understand competitive streaming service advertising
  • Identify trends in content consumption
  • Optimize budgets for maximum reach

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Raising categories

+85.52%

Local Services

+71.53%

Automotive

+62.06%

Family & Community

+51.62%

Food & Groceries

+47.71%

Pet Supplies

+43.35%

Sports & Outdoors

+39.17%

Books, Movies & Music

+38.79%

Grocery

+37.20%

Mature

+35.67%

Household Supplies

+33.01%

Hobbies, Games & Leisure

+31.92%

Finance

+31.44%

Toys & Games

+31.07%

Musical Instruments

+25.84%

Apparel

+24.36%

Office & School Supplies

+23.35%

Computers & Consumer Electronics

+18.28%

Religious & Ceremonial

+17.41%

Cameras & Optics

+15.74%

Arts & Entertainment

+14.81%

Home Improvement

+14.57%

Vehicles & Parts

+12.91%

Animals & Pet Supplies

+12.26%

Beauty & Personal Care

+9.78%

Sports & Fitness

+9.39%

Electronics

+8.16%

Baby & Toddler

+8.09%

Apparel & Accessories

+7.49%

Health & Beauty

+7.29%

Internet & Telecom

+6.18%

Furniture

+5.68%

Home & Garden

+3.80%

Baby & Kids

+0.04%

Sporting Goods

Descending categories

0.00%

Political

-0.31%

Business & Industrial

-3.15%

Health

-4.89%

Software

-6.58%

Office Supplies

-6.97%

Travel, Luggage & Bags

-7.91%

Autos & Vehicles

-9.82%

Luggage & Bags

-10.41%

Commercial

-11.40%

Jobs & Education

-12.71%

News, Books & Publications

-13.25%

Mobile App Utilities

-17.13%

Hardware

-17.60%

Arts, Crafts & Party Supplies

-20.32%

Food, Beverages & Tobacco

-21.45%

Real Estate

-21.48%

Occasions & Gifts

-22.93%

Dining & Nightlife

-23.13%

Law & Government

-44.64%

Travel & Tourism

-64.62%

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