How big is the global owned media market?
“The global commercial potential of owned media is $573 billion, according to Sonder's 2026 Global Report produced with Andrew Lipsman and the CMO Council.”
Sonder
“Sonder is an independent owned media valuation and software business, and the recognised global authority on defining owned media value. Before an organisation can build a retail media network, commerce media network, or commercialise its media in any other way, it needs to know the value of the media it owns.”
Questions & answers
How much of owned media's value is captured today?
“Less than 30% of owned media's commercial potential is currently captured. The majority remains underleveraged.”
What is the difference between retail media and commerce media in value terms?
“Retail media has roughly four times the commercial potential of commerce media: $450 billion versus $120 billion across sectors such as finance, travel and telecom.”
Which sectors have the biggest owned media opportunity?
“Large telcos hold the biggest unrealised media-network opportunity across the US, UK and Australia. In-store media leads for fuel and convenience and for grocery.”
Who produced the 2026 owned media report?
“Sonder produced the report, its fourth global market report, with independent retail media analyst Andrew Lipsman and research partner the CMO Council.”
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- Published
- 2026-10-27
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- 2026-10-27
- Source summary
- Sonder: “Sonder is an independent owned media valuation and software business, and the recognised global authority on defining owned media value. Before an organisation can build a retail media network, commerce media network, or commercialise its media in any other way, it needs to know the value of the media it owns.”