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COPPA 2.0: A Financial Game-Changer for Kidoz and the Digital Advertising Landscape
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 9, 2024 / Kidoz Inc. (TSXV:KIDZ) (the "Company"), mobile AdT...
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[{"type":"text","content":"COPPA 2.0: A Financial Game-Changer for Kidoz and the Digital Advertising LandscapeVANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 9, 2024 / Kidoz Inc. (TSXV:KIDZ) (the \"Company\"), mobile AdTech developer and owner of the market-leading Kidoz Contextual Ad Network (www.kidoz.net), the Kidoz Publisher SDK and the Kidoz COPPA Privacy Shield, today announced its strong support for COPPA 2.0, the updated Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.The recent approval of COPPA 2.0 by the US Senate marks a pivotal shift in online advertising regulations, particularly impacting the way advertisers reach audiences under 17. When the updated Children's Online Privacy Protection Act takes effect, companies like Kidoz, which specialize in safe and contextual advertising, are poised to see significant financial growth.The Advertisers' Perspective: A Shift in Ad Spend Towards In-Game AdvertisingAdvertisers are investing heavily in reaching teenagers through targeted ads on popular social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. However, with COPPA 2.0 prohibiting targeted advertising for users under 17, this approach becomes less viable.According to eMarketer, digital ad spending targeting U.S. teenagers was approximately $1.8 billion in 2023. With the new regulations, advertisers may need to redirect a significant portion of this budget to safe and compliant platforms. This shift presents an opportunity for Kidoz, which already offers contextual advertising that aligns with COPPA 2.0's guidelines.As social media platforms face restrictions, advertisers are likely to explore alternative avenues, such as in-game advertising. According to Newzoo, the global in-game advertising market was valued at $56 billion in 2023, with substantial growth expected as advertisers seek new ways to reach young audiences. Kidoz, with its advanced technology and established presence in the gaming sector, is well-positioned to capture a share of this expanding market.\"Smart advertisers are already recognizing the shift and moving budgets to mobile games to establish their presence with Gen Z before the inventory becomes crowded and advertising rates increase,\" said Jason Williams, CEO of Kidoz.The App Owners' Perspective: Higher Dependency on Safe AdvertisingApp owners are now obligated to adopt safe and contextual advertising solutions for all users aged 17 an...