Google Ads trends for Media

Last updated at: 01/07/2026
-25.42% 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

+24673.44%

Political

+57.47%

Mature

+29.85%

Family & Community

+5.73%

Local Services

Descending categories

-3.07%

Household Supplies

-10.94%

Pet Supplies

-18.00%

Sports & Fitness

-18.73%

Baby & Kids

-19.92%

Grocery

-19.97%

Hobbies, Games & Leisure

-24.48%

Sports & Outdoors

-25.62%

Office & School Supplies

-25.83%

Food & Groceries

-29.22%

Finance

-32.14%

Health & Beauty

-32.26%

Arts & Entertainment

-32.61%

Baby & Toddler

-32.77%

Electronics

-32.79%

Health

-33.82%

Furniture

-34.53%

Books, Movies & Music

-35.46%

Animals & Pet Supplies

-35.93%

Arts, Crafts & Party Supplies

-36.12%

Computers & Consumer Electronics

-36.18%

Home Improvement

-36.94%

Travel, Luggage & Bags

-37.06%

Apparel

-37.18%

Autos & Vehicles

-37.56%

Luggage & Bags

-38.37%

Toys & Games

-39.10%

Food, Beverages & Tobacco

-39.30%

Home & Garden

-39.60%

Business & Industrial

-39.77%

Apparel & Accessories

-39.93%

Automotive

-41.33%

Cameras & Optics

-41.72%

Dining & Nightlife

-42.83%

Law & Government

-43.40%

Jobs & Education

-44.73%

Vehicles & Parts

-44.76%

News, Books & Publications

-45.58%

Beauty & Personal Care

-46.01%

Mobile App Utilities

-46.84%

Sporting Goods

-46.85%

Internet & Telecom

-46.93%

Hardware

-48.01%

Office Supplies

-49.68%

Religious & Ceremonial

-53.37%

Musical Instruments

-54.20%

Occasions & Gifts

-54.60%

Commercial

-55.64%

Software

-57.37%

Real Estate

-71.40%

Travel & Tourism

-79.06%

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