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Cinema Advertising - Malaysia

Malaysia
  • In Malaysia, ad spending in the Cinema Advertising market market is projected to reach US$3.90m in 2024.
  • This ad spending is expected to demonstrate an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 8.29%, leading to a projected market volume of US$5.80m by 2029.
  • Although the majority of revenue in the Cinema Advertising market market will be generated the United States, in Malaysia is also experiencing growth in this sector.
  • In the Cinema Advertising market market, the number of viewers in Malaysia is anticipated to reach 5.9m users by 2029.
  • Furthermore, the average ad spending per viewer in Malaysia's Cinema Advertising market market is projected to amount to US$0.80 in 2024.
  • In Malaysia, cinema advertising is increasingly integrating digital innovations, enhancing audience engagement and elevating brand storytelling within the competitive media landscape.

Definition:

The Cinema Advertising market pertains to the advertising sector within the cinema industry, where businesses and brands utilize various advertising formats, including pre-show ads, in-screen commercials, lobby displays, and interactive promotions, to reach a captive audience of moviegoers within cinema venues. This market offers advertisers a unique opportunity to engage with audiences in a theatrical setting, leveraging the immersive environment and high-quality audiovisual systems to create impactful and memorable brand experiences.

Additional Information:

The market encompasses key metrics such as ad spendings, average ad spending per viewer (ARPU), viewers and viewer penetration with revenues being generated through advertisers' payments for advertising placements within cinemas, including on-screen and off-screen promotions. Key players in the market are companies, such as National CineMedia, Screenvision Media, and Cineplex Digital Media.

In-Scope

  • Ads on or off screen in cinemas, such as ads on screen before a movie
  • Ads inside a cinema, such as on displays

Out-Of-Scope

  • Advertising for movies that are not displayed in the cinema, such as TV spots
  • Advertising from streaming services, such as Freevee
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    Revenue

    Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    Most recent update: Nov 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Notes: The chart “Comparable Estimates” shows the forecasted development of the selected market from different sources. Please see the additional information for methodology and publication date.

    Most recent update: Aug 2024

    Most recent update: Nov 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    The Cinema Advertising market in Malaysia has been experiencing significant growth in recent years. This can be attributed to several factors, including customer preferences, trends in the market, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors. Customer preferences play a crucial role in the development of the Cinema Advertising market in Malaysia. Malaysians have shown a growing interest in cinema as a form of entertainment, with a notable increase in cinema attendance in recent years. This has created a captive audience for advertisers, as cinema-goers are more likely to pay attention to advertisements displayed on the big screen. Additionally, the younger demographic in Malaysia, which is a key target market for advertisers, has shown a preference for immersive and experiential advertising formats, such as cinema advertising. Trends in the market have also contributed to the growth of the Cinema Advertising market in Malaysia. Advertisers are increasingly recognizing the effectiveness of cinema advertising in reaching a wide audience and creating a lasting impact. With the rise of digital cinema technology, advertisers now have the ability to deliver high-quality and engaging advertisements to cinema-goers. This has led to an increase in the number of advertisers investing in cinema advertising campaigns in Malaysia. Local special circumstances in Malaysia have further fueled the development of the Cinema Advertising market. Malaysia has a vibrant film industry, with a growing number of local films being produced and released each year. This has created opportunities for local advertisers to promote their products and services through cinema advertising, leveraging the popularity of local films and the captive audience they attract. Additionally, the multicultural nature of Malaysia's population allows advertisers to tailor their cinema advertising campaigns to specific ethnic groups, further enhancing the effectiveness of their advertisements. Underlying macroeconomic factors have also played a role in the growth of the Cinema Advertising market in Malaysia. The country's robust economic growth has led to an increase in disposable income among Malaysians, allowing them to spend more on entertainment activities such as going to the cinema. This has created a larger audience for cinema advertising, attracting more advertisers to invest in this medium. Furthermore, Malaysia's strong tourism industry has contributed to the growth of the Cinema Advertising market, as advertisers seek to target both domestic and international tourists through cinema advertising campaigns. In conclusion, the Cinema Advertising market in Malaysia is experiencing significant growth due to customer preferences, trends in the market, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors. Advertisers are recognizing the effectiveness of cinema advertising in reaching a captive audience and creating a lasting impact. With the growing interest in cinema as a form of entertainment and the availability of digital cinema technology, the Cinema Advertising market in Malaysia is expected to continue its upward trajectory in the coming years.

    Users

    Most recent update: Nov 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Global Comparison

    Most recent update: Nov 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Methodology

    Data coverage:

    The data encompasses B2B enterprises. Figures are based on the Cinema Advertising spending and exclude agency commissions, rebates, production costs, and taxes. The market covers advertising both on and off screen in cinemas, including ads shown before a movie and those displayed inside a cinema.

    Modeling approach / market size:

    Market size is determined by a combined top-down and bottom-up approach. We use annual financial reports of the market-leading companies and industry associations, third-party reports, and survey results from our primary research (e.g., Consumer Insights) to analyze the markets.as well as performance factors (e.g., user penetration, price per product, usage) to analyze the markets. To estimate the market size for each country individually, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific industry associations, such as various macroeconomic indicators, historical developments, current trends, reported performance indicators of key market players as well as performance factors (e.g., user penetration and usage) to analyze the markets.

    Forecasts:

    We apply a variety of forecasting techniques, depending on the behavior of the relevant market. For instance, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited for forecasting digital products and services due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption. The main drivers are GDP per capita, consumer spending per capita, and 4G coverage.

    Additional notes:

    The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year. In some cases, the data is updated on an ad hoc basis (e.g., when new, relevant data has been released or significant changes within the market have an impact on the projected development). Consumer Insights data is reweighted for representativeness.

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    Key Market Indicators

    Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

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