Deezer Reports Decline in Advertising Revenue Despite Direct Revenue Growth
· 1h ago · Originally reported by PPC Land
Deezer's advertising and ancillary revenue dropped by 19.5% to €6.4 million, even as its direct revenue increased by 7%. The company also saw a 17% decrease in partner subscribers and has updated its adjusted EBITDA guidance to above €10 million.
Why it matters
Advertising revenue is a key metric for digital audio platforms, reflecting both audience engagement and the health of their ad tech operations. A decline here may signal challenges in monetizing listeners or shifts in advertiser demand.
Explain it like I’m new here
Deezer made more money from its own customers but earned less from ads, like a radio station with fewer commercials.
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Advertiser
An advertiser is the company, organisation or person that pays to place ads in order to sell products, build a brand, recruit, or spread a message.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, further adjusted by the company to exclude items such as stock-based compensation and one-time costs; it is a non-GAAP measure.
Guidance (forecast)
Guidance is a public company's own forecast of its future results, such as next quarter's revenue or full-year adjusted EBITDA, usually given as a range alongside an earnings report.
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