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Xbox Media Solutions

Gaming Advertising

Connects brands with the highly engaged Xbox gaming audience through first-party data-driven targeting across console, PC, and streaming environments at scale.

Last updated Oct 20, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Founded
2010
HQ
Redmond, Washington, United States
Connections
2

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At a glance

About

Microsoft's dedicated gaming advertising solution, leveraging the Xbox brand and ecosystem to offer brands premium access to the global gaming audience

Xbox Media Solutions is the advertising and media sales arm of Microsoft's Xbox division, offering brands and marketers the ability to reach the highly engaged gaming audience across Xbox consoles, Xbox Game Pass, and related digital properties. The platform enables advertisers to connect with one of the most coveted demographics in media — gamers — through a variety of ad formats including display, video, and sponsorship opportunities within the Xbox ecosystem. As part of Microsoft Advertising's broader portfolio, Xbox Media Solutions sits at the intersection of gaming and advertising, providing brands with access to Xbox's massive global user base. Advertisers can leverage first-party data and Microsoft's identity graph to target audiences with precision, making it a compelling option for brands seeking to reach younger, tech-savvy consumers in a premium, brand-safe environment. The gaming advertising market has grown significantly, and Xbox Media Solutions positions Microsoft as a key player competing with other gaming-focused ad platforms. With the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft's gaming footprint expanded considerably, further enhancing the scale and reach available to advertisers through this platform.

Business model

Media Sales / Advertising Platform

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Xbox Display Advertising

    Display ad placements across Xbox console dashboards and menus reaching active gamers

  • Xbox Video Advertising

    Video ad formats served within the Xbox ecosystem including pre-roll and in-stream placements

  • Game Pass Advertising

    Advertising opportunities within the Xbox Game Pass subscription service environment

  • Sponsorships & Custom Integrations

    Branded content and custom sponsorship packages tied to Xbox events, titles, and experiences

  • Audience Targeting

    First-party Microsoft data and identity graph-powered audience targeting for gaming demographics

Key features

Access to Xbox's global gaming audienceFirst-party Microsoft identity and data targetingBrand-safe premium gaming environmentCross-screen reach across console, PC, and mobileIntegration with Microsoft Advertising ecosystemCustom sponsorship and branded content opportunities

Use cases

Brand awareness campaigns targeting gamersProduct launches reaching tech-savvy audiencesRetargeting using Microsoft identity graphSponsorship of Xbox gaming events and tournamentsReaching cord-cutters and streaming audiences via Xbox

Customer segments

Consumer electronics brandsEntertainment and media companiesAutomotive brandsQuick service restaurantsBeverage and CPG brandsFinancial services advertisers

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Microsoft AzureMicrosoft Advertising platformXandr (Microsoft DSP)Microsoft Identity GraphXbox Live infrastructure

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPACOPPAMicrosoft Privacy Standards

Deployment

Cloud

API

Limited

Corporate history
  1. 2010 · Founded
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