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Meta Audience Network

Extends the reach of Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns to millions of third-party apps and mobile websites using Meta's powerful audience targeting and first-party data, delivering incremental scale without sacrificing performance.

Menlo Park, California, United StatesFounded 2014Parent: Meta Platforms

Last updated Jun 12, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Industry
Mobile Advertising Network
Business Model
Marketplace
Target Market
Enterprise, SMB, Mid-Market
Employee Count
10000+
Revenue Range
Part of Meta's ~$130B+ annual ad revenue
Stock Symbol
META
Parent Company
Meta Platforms
API Available
Yes
Market Position

One of the top two mobile ad networks globally, leveraging Meta's first-party data and social graph for off-platform ad delivery

Overview

Meta Audience Network (formerly Facebook Audience Network) is Meta Platforms' mobile advertising network that enables advertisers to extend their Facebook and Instagram campaigns beyond Meta's own properties to a vast ecosystem of third-party mobile apps and websites. Launched in 2014, it allows publishers to monetize their apps and sites using Meta's powerful targeting capabilities, while giving advertisers incremental reach at scale using the same creative assets and audience targeting they use on Facebook and Instagram. The network supports a variety of ad formats including native ads, interstitials, rewarded video, and banner ads, making it versatile for both app developers and mobile web publishers. Advertisers benefit from Meta's industry-leading first-party data and machine learning-driven optimization, while publishers gain access to high-quality demand and competitive eCPMs. The platform uses Meta's social graph and behavioral data to deliver highly relevant ads even outside of Meta's owned platforms. Meta Audience Network occupies a dominant position in the mobile advertising ecosystem, competing directly with Google AdMob, AppLovin, and ironSource. It is a significant revenue contributor within Meta's overall advertising business and is widely regarded as one of the most effective mobile ad networks due to its unparalleled audience data, sophisticated targeting, and scale. The network is particularly valued by performance marketers seeking user acquisition and app install campaigns at scale.

Products & Features

Audience Network SDK

Mobile SDK for iOS and Android that enables app publishers to integrate Meta ad formats and monetize their apps

Native Ads

Customizable ad units that match the look and feel of the publisher's app or website

Interstitial Ads

Full-screen ad units served at natural transition points within mobile apps

Rewarded Video

Opt-in video ads that offer users in-app rewards in exchange for watching, popular in gaming apps

Banner Ads

Standard display banner ad units for mobile apps and mobile web

Playable Ads

Interactive preview ad format allowing users to try an app or game before installing

In-Stream Video

Video ads served within video content on publisher apps and sites

Monetization Manager

Publisher-facing dashboard for managing ad placements, tracking performance, and optimizing eCPMs

Key Features
Access to Meta's first-party audience data and social graph for targetingLookalike and custom audience targeting off-platformMultiple ad formats: native, interstitial, rewarded video, banner, playableUnified campaign management via Meta Ads ManagerAdvanced machine learning bid optimizationWaterfall and bidding monetization for publishersCross-device tracking and attributionBrand safety controls and content filteringReal-time reporting and analytics
Use Cases
Mobile app user acquisition and install campaignsApp re-engagement and retargeting campaignsBrand awareness campaigns extended beyond Facebook and InstagramMobile game monetization via rewarded video and interstitialsPublisher app and mobile web monetizationPerformance marketing at scale for e-commerce and direct responseVideo advertising across mobile apps
Customer Segments
Mobile app developers and publishersMobile game developersPerformance marketers and user acquisition teamsBrand advertisers extending social campaignsE-commerce and direct-to-consumer brandsMobile web publishersSMBs running Facebook/Instagram campaigns seeking extended reach
Corporate history
  • 2014Founded
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