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The Next-Generation of In-Flight Advertising: Passenger Receptiveness, Contextual Campaigns, and What Comes Next | Behind the Numbers

Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast · with Ragu Kamakshisundaram · December 22, 2025 · 27 min

Summary

This episode explores the burgeoning landscape of in-flight advertising, highlighting how brands can effectively reach a captive audience. It delves into passenger receptiveness, contextual campaign strategies, and the future of advertising within the unique environment of an airplane. Ecommerce operators can gain valuable insights into leveraging non-traditional advertising channels and understanding audience engagement in unique settings.

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paid acquisitionbrand & contentanalytics & attribution

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in-flight advertisingcontextual advertising strategiespassenger ad receptivenessairline monetizationad campaign measurementfuture of advertising

Episode description

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss airline passengers’ receptiveness to ads, share best-in-class examples of contextual campaigns, and explore where in-flight ads are headed next. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Content Jeremy Goldman, and Ragu Kamakshisundaram, Vice President of Media and Monetization at Viasat Ads. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify. To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/ podcast-next-generation-of-in-flight-advertising-passenger-receptiveness-contextual-campaigns-what-c © 2025 EMARKETER Campaigns take flight with Viasat Ads. Unlock access to over 250 million passengers annually across leading global airlines, with high-engagement ad formats and real-time delivery. Viasat Ads provides access to a verified audience in a captive environment, so your message reaches passengers when they are ready to engage. Join their journey with Viasat Ads.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
In-flight advertising offers a unique opportunity to engage a captive audience, often in a relaxed and receptive state, leading to higher ad engagement rates contrasted with other digital advertising channels.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Contextual targeting is paramount in in-flight advertising; tailoring ads to passenger destination, travel purpose, or time of flight significantly increases relevance and effectiveness.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Consider in-flight advertising as a powerful brand-building tool due to the immersive and distraction-free environment, allowing for deeper brand messaging and recall.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Partnerships with platforms like Viasat Ads can unlock access to significant passenger volumes (250M+ annually) and provide advanced targeting and measurement capabilities for in-flight campaigns.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Future in-flight advertising will likely leverage enhanced connectivity and personalization, allowing for dynamic ad experiences and greater integration with passengers' digital lives.

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