Warc Briefing: In-game branding

This briefing offers an overview of the history, theories and key trends related to in-game branding and advertising.

Warc Briefing: In-game Branding

Definition:In-game branding is the practice of using gaming as a vehicle for brand messages. The term encompasses running graphic and video display ads within third-party games as well as creating branded games.

Quick facts

  • UK consumers spent more on games than music and video combined for the first time in 2008i.
  • The average ratings of Korea’s dedicated TV gaming channel exceed those for baseball, football and basketballii.
  • Global in-game adspend is forecast to hit $1.8bn in 2010 – an increase from $56m in 2005iii.

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