Observed Signal · Aug 26, 2026 · Market Research · Source: Horizont · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
McKinsey: Gaming Still Has Untapped Ad Revenue
A McKinsey report highlights that the gaming market continues to grow and is an increasingly important platform for brands and communications. The report finds that while events deliver even higher attention and involvement, the gaming industry is leaving significant advertising revenue on the table. The article outlines where the monetization gap exists and discusses how it could be closed. Published by HORIZONT on August 26, 2026.
A McKinsey market report flags advertising monetization opportunities in gaming — relevant for advertisers, publishers, and adtech vendors seeking new revenue channels, but not a major platform policy or technical change.
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- McKinsey published a report on gaming indicating the gaming market is growing and is a rising platform for brands.
- The report states that only events deliver higher attention and involvement than gaming.
- McKinsey identifies a monetization gap where the gaming industry is leaving advertising revenue unearned and suggests ways to close it.
- Article published on HORIZONT by Eva-Maria Schmidt on 2026-08-26.
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