US Media & Entertainment Digital Media - PPC Market Share Analysis February 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the US Digital Media category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Digital Media – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Media & Entertainment Digital Media US

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 33.4336325732
66.5663674268
33%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 20
80
20%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 7%
Transactional 4%
Navigational 53%
Seasonal 0%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 7%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Media & Entertainment Digital Media brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
youtube.com 55.19
ticketmaster.com 19.93
amazon.com 4.34
bandlab.com 3.7
spotify.com 1.91
pandora.com 1.88
vsco.co 1.77
espn.com 1.09
apple.com 0.67
seatgeek.com 0.55
others 8.97
  • youtube.com - 55.19%
  • ticketmaster.com - 19.93%
  • amazon.com - 4.34%
  • bandlab.com - 3.7%
  • spotify.com - 1.91%
  • pandora.com - 1.88%
  • vsco.co - 1.77%
  • espn.com - 1.09%
  • apple.com - 0.67%
  • seatgeek.com - 0.55%
  • others - 8.97%

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In the digital media landscape, YouTube dominates with 55.19% click share, overshadowing Ticketmaster’s 19.93%. Amazon trails at 4.34%, while ‘others’ collectively hold 8.97%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Media & Entertainment Digital Media brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date youtube.com ticketmaster.com espn.com amazon.com match.com apple.com spotify.com dating.com google.com seatgeek.com
2026/02/01 0.05% 42.61% 1.74% 6.23% 4.52% 1.79% 0.43% 2.04% 1.15% 4.99%
2026/02/02 0% 48.2% 1.19% 6.92% 3.16% 0.9% 0.33% 1.3% 1.3% 7.78%
2026/02/03 0.33% 42.91% 1.23% 5.49% 3.13% 1.47% 0.38% 1.47% 2.96% 4.91%
2026/02/04 0% 43.32% 1.27% 5.34% 4.05% 1.26% 0.3% 2.28% 0.89% 4.37%
2026/02/05 0.46% 44.43% 1.47% 5.07% 3.52% 1.09% 0.27% 1.94% 2.72% 2.94%
2026/02/06 0.03% 39.17% 1.49% 6.11% 3.52% 1.29% 0.42% 2.53% 5.53% 3.95%
2026/02/07 0.19% 47.94% 1.34% 5.03% 3.57% 1.44% 0.68% 2.01% 0.65% 4.15%
2026/02/08 5.76% 42.36% 1.65% 6.19% 3.35% 1.59% 0.62% 2.92% 0.94% 1.7%
2026/02/09 0.04% 48.98% 1.16% 5.25% 3.27% 1.24% 3.59% 2.29% 3.16% 1.69%
2026/02/10 11.07% 35.26% 1.3% 4.28% 2.24% 1% 0.24% 1.45% 4.12% 1.13%
2026/02/11 10.02% 43.95% 1.25% 4.78% 3.32% 1.29% 0.37% 1.91% 2.74% 2.16%
2026/02/12 0.46% 44.39% 1.47% 5.07% 3.51% 1.09% 0.27% 1.94% 2.72% 2.94%
2026/02/13 0.03% 39.09% 1.49% 6.1% 3.51% 1.29% 0.42% 2.52% 5.52% 3.95%
2026/02/14 0.19% 47.76% 1.34% 5.01% 3.56% 1.43% 0.68% 2% 0.65% 4.13%
2026/02/15 5.75% 42.3% 1.65% 6.18% 3.34% 1.59% 0.62% 2.91% 0.94% 1.7%
2026/02/16 0.04% 48.82% 1.16% 5.24% 3.26% 1.24% 3.57% 2.28% 3.15% 1.69%
2026/02/17 0% 65.65% 1.62% 4.11% 2.8% 0.98% 0.47% 2.12% 0% 0.2%
2026/02/18 0.92% 51.37% 1.46% 7.1% 2.05% 1.68% 1.35% 1.2% 1.39% 0.24%
2026/02/19 0% 38.6% 1.7% 6.68% 2.44% 1.85% 0.3% 1% 3.92% 2.63%
2026/02/20 63.82% 13.39% 0.6% 3.1% 0.77% 0.56% 0.54% 0.33% 0.71% 0.64%
2026/02/21 7.89% 38.19% 1.45% 5.03% 1.35% 1.22% 13.02% 0.69% 0.69% 1.59%
2026/02/22 9.79% 43.77% 2.23% 6.2% 1.2% 1.53% 4.05% 0.68% 3.3% 0.79%
2026/02/23 51.59% 22.54% 1.34% 2.97% 0.54% 0.62% 0.88% 0.87% 2.62% 1.18%
2026/02/24 8.18% 43.81% 2.21% 6.63% 1.49% 1.31% 0.68% 1.51% 0.85% 2.16%
2026/02/25 13.09% 36.03% 2.11% 6% 1.99% 1.3% 0.31% 1.27% 0.78% 3.57%
2026/02/26 0.08% 52.18% 2.28% 6.63% 1.49% 1.46% 1.01% 1.23% 3.25% 1.99%
2026/02/27 0.23% 49.88% 3.37% 6.66% 1.63% 1.35% 0.36% 0.77% 1.02% 2.18%
2026/02/28 66.95% 20.95% 1.54% 1.33% 0.41% 0.38% 0.32% 0.28% 0.23% 0.17%
  • youtube.com
  • ticketmaster.com
  • espn.com
  • amazon.com
  • match.com
  • apple.com
  • spotify.com
  • dating.com
  • google.com
  • seatgeek.com

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In February 2026, YouTube’s PPC spend share fluctuated dramatically, peaking at 66.95% on the 28th. Ticketmaster maintained a steady presence, while Spotify saw a notable spike on the 21st. The month concluded with YouTube leading the charge.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Media & Entertainment Digital Media

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/02/01 551
2026/02/02 559
2026/02/03 575
2026/02/04 581
2026/02/05 605
2026/02/06 578
2026/02/07 558
2026/02/08 581
2026/02/09 570
2026/02/10 591
2026/02/11 565
2026/02/12 605
2026/02/13 578
2026/02/14 558
2026/02/15 581
2026/02/16 570
2026/02/17 492
2026/02/18 535
2026/02/19 521
2026/02/20 501
2026/02/21 523
2026/02/22 520
2026/02/23 534
2026/02/24 553
2026/02/25 523
2026/02/26 498
2026/02/27 505
2026/02/28 498

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February began with 551 advertisers, peaking at 605 by the 5th. A decline followed, ending the month at 498.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Media & Entertainment Digital Media

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
youtube.com 19.04%
spotify.com 1.91%
snapchat.com 0.17%
facebook.com 0.15%
musicfinland.com 0.12%
pandora.com -0.71%
vsco.co -0.83%
amazon.com -1.91%
bandlab.com -2.36%
ticketmaster.com -9.06%

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YouTube surged with a 19.04% click share increase, while Ticketmaster plummeted by 9.06%. Spotify gained 1.91%, contrasting Amazon’s 1.91% drop.

Campaign Efficiency

US Media & Entertainment Digital Media Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date youtube.com ticketmaster.com amazon.com ticketsonsale.com bandlab.com pandora.com seatgeek.com dating.com match.com spotify.com
2026/02/01 0.14% 19.75% 9.41% 0% 4.33% 3.22% 11.85% 2.67% 3.45% 0.34%
2026/02/02 0% 26.5% 8.77% 0.01% 3.28% 2.48% 21.81% 1.87% 2.43% 0.34%
2026/02/03 1.04% 23.01% 6.8% 1.53% 4.32% 3.04% 13.2% 1.79% 2.4% 0.28%
2026/02/04 0% 22.32% 7.18% 4.78% 5.13% 2.26% 10.7% 2.75% 3.17% 0.19%
2026/02/05 1.46% 24.56% 6.42% 1.64% 3.95% 2.45% 8.02% 2.42% 2.78% 0.12%
2026/02/06 0.07% 20.86% 7.24% 3.47% 4.89% 1.58% 9.57% 2.81% 2.67% 0.36%
2026/02/07 0.62% 27.69% 6.62% 0% 4.18% 2.11% 9.71% 2.63% 3% 0.39%
2026/02/08 59.73% 9.74% 3.67% 0% 2.28% 0.93% 2.04% 1.68% 1.21% 0.17%
2026/02/09 0.12% 27.43% 6.65% 1.71% 3.44% 3.07% 4.47% 2.94% 2.74% 7.43%
2026/02/10 71.21% 7.25% 2.15% 0% 0.97% 0.67% 1.17% 0.67% 0.64% 0.08%
2026/02/11 73.03% 7.93% 1.95% 0% 1.09% 0.64% 1.69% 0.81% 0.81% 0.06%
2026/02/12 1.46% 24.56% 6.42% 1.64% 3.95% 2.45% 8.02% 2.42% 2.78% 0.12%
2026/02/13 0.07% 20.86% 7.24% 3.47% 4.89% 1.58% 9.57% 2.81% 2.67% 0.36%
2026/02/14 0.62% 27.69% 6.62% 0% 4.18% 2.11% 9.71% 2.63% 3% 0.39%
2026/02/15 59.73% 9.74% 3.67% 0% 2.28% 0.93% 2.04% 1.68% 1.21% 0.17%
2026/02/16 0.12% 27.43% 6.65% 1.71% 3.44% 3.07% 4.47% 2.94% 2.74% 7.43%
2026/02/17 0% 40.22% 5.71% 3.35% 2.69% 3.39% 0.38% 3.78% 2.85% 0.55%
2026/02/18 5.12% 27.94% 9.68% 2.15% 5.18% 3.32% 0.47% 1.56% 1.54% 0.88%
2026/02/19 0% 19.49% 8.49% 5.56% 3.91% 4.33% 6.83% 1.15% 1.86% 0.22%
2026/02/20 59.62% 9.34% 4.02% 2.55% 1.88% 1.2% 1.38% 0.4% 0.68% 0.39%
2026/02/21 55.44% 8.92% 2.93% 0.74% 1.34% 1.21% 1.79% 0.31% 0.46% 12.41%
2026/02/22 58.36% 10.37% 3.9% 0.74% 1.34% 1.55% 1.12% 0.25% 0.41% 3.44%
2026/02/23 49.44% 12.36% 4.43% 0.88% 1.42% 0.84% 3.01% 0.88% 0.39% 0.6%
2026/02/24 57.74% 10.9% 4.19% 3.11% 1.56% 0.73% 2.81% 0.82% 0.51% 0.35%
2026/02/25 75.31% 5.08% 2.09% 2.03% 1.12% 0.82% 2.39% 0.4% 0.38% 0.09%
2026/02/26 1.03% 30.77% 9.65% 0% 2.38% 2.61% 5.71% 1.59% 1.22% 0.73%
2026/02/27 0.71% 26.37% 8.88% 4.79% 3.37% 3.53% 5.77% 0.98% 1.15% 0.21%
2026/02/28 81.91% 7.1% 1.14% 0.95% 0.89% 0.42% 0.24% 0.21% 0.19% 0.12%
  • youtube.com
  • ticketmaster.com
  • amazon.com
  • ticketsonsale.com
  • bandlab.com
  • pandora.com
  • seatgeek.com
  • dating.com
  • match.com
  • spotify.com

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In February 2026, YouTube’s impression share soared, peaking at 81.91% on the 28th. Ticketmaster and Amazon showed fluctuating trends, while Spotify had a notable spike on the 21st. The month concluded with YouTube leading significantly.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Media & Entertainment Digital Media

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Media & Entertainment Digital Media - Last month
  1. 1
    Amazon Music Unlimited https://music.amazon.com › amazon_music › unlimited

    Listen to what you love — Enjoy all the music, the most ad-free top podcasts and audiobooks from Audible. Listen now

  2. 2
    SeatGeek Tickets - Buy Tickets Now on SeatGeek https://www.seatgeek.com

    Join Millions of Fans and Get Real, Verified Tickets on SeatGeek with No Hidden Fees.

  3. 3
    Spotify Song https://open.spotify.com

    Local Spotify — Best for Night Drives; Late-night Headphones; Post-breakup Clarity; Workout Focus. New music release: Heart Override. Synth-pop with a driving pulse.

  4. 4
    Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.com

    Ticketmaster.com — Ticketmaster: Buy Verified Tickets For Concerts, Sports, Theater And Other Events. Shop Millions Of...

  5. 5
    YouTube https://www.youtube.com

    Start Watching Videos You Love — Share your videos with friends, family, and the world. For people to smile and have a good time watching.

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In the vibrant world of PPC, Amazon Music Unlimited entices with ad-free music and podcasts, while SeatGeek and Ticketmaster promise verified tickets without hidden fees. Spotify captivates with mood-specific playlists, and YouTube invites global sharing and joy.

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