IAB Europe's Guide to sponsored products

Basic information

Source of origin

IAB Europe

Date of original publication

April 17, 2025

Original format

image, text

Original size

13 pages

Recommended for

Ad-tech providers, Agencies, Data providers, Network Marketers, Offsite Publishers - Marketers, Retail Media networks, Retailer

Type of content

guide

Geographical scope

EU

Teaser

Retail Media in Europe is booming – growing at nearly four times the rate of the total ad market. In 2023 alone, retail media spend surged by 22.1%, compared to a 6.1% increase in the overall ad industry. And at the heart of this momentum? Sponsored Products.

Summary

As 67% of brands and agencies shift their performance ad budgets into Retail Media, understanding Sponsored Products has never been more critical. Yet, despite their growing popularity, clear guidance on how to effectively acquire, use, and measure Sponsored Products remains limited.

Crafted by experts from our Retail & Commerce Media Committee, and designed for the buy-side, this guide is your go-to resource for navigating Sponsored Products.

Whether you're a brand, agency, or retailer, this guide provides the clarity and insight you need to confidently invest in and scale Sponsored Product campaigns.

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