Free US Digital Audio Advertising Spend by Format from 2015 to 2025 Chart
The chart reflects consistent growth across digital audio advertising formats, led by streaming radio and podcasts. Streaming radio spending rises from USD 1 billion in 2015 to USD 4.5 billion in 2025, remaining the largest segment. Podcasts grow from USD 0.2 billion to 2.5 billion over the same period, showcasing explosive growth in listener engagement. On-demand streaming follows closely, increasing from USD 0.8 billion to 3 billion, reflecting the rising popularity of personalized listening platforms. This decade-long surge illustrates the expanding influence of digital audio in advertising, fueled by the mainstream adoption of podcasts, smart speakers, and mobile streaming apps.
| Labels | Podcasts (USD billions) | Streaming Radio (USD billions) | On-demand Streaming (USD billions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 2016 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 2017 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| 2018 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 2019 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 2020 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| 2021 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| 2022 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| 2023 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| 2024 | 2.1 | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| 2025 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 3.0 |
