Felix Richter
Felix Richter is a data journalist at Statista, the global statistics and market research platform, where he has built a reputation for translating complex digital advertising, media, and technology trends into clear, shareable data visualizations. His work regularly covers programmatic advertising spend, digital media consumption, platform economics, and the shifting dynamics of the AdTech ecosystem, making him a frequently cited source among industry professionals and journalists alike. Richter's infographics and data analyses have been widely republished across major business and technology publications, giving him an outsized influence relative to a traditional analyst role. His coverage of topics such as digital ad revenue growth, the dominance of Google and Meta in the advertising duopoly, streaming trends, and e-commerce advertising has helped shape how industry stakeholders communicate market data to broader audiences. While not an AdTech operator or dealmaker in the traditional sense, Richter functions as an important data intermediary in the industry — surfacing and contextualizing statistics that inform strategic conversations at agencies, publishers, and platforms. His work at Statista sits at the intersection of market research and journalism, giving practitioners accessible benchmarks for understanding where the industry is heading.
Last updated Aug 25, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment
- Years in industry
- 10 years
Bio
Felix Richter is a data journalist at Statista, the global statistics and market research platform, where he has built a reputation for translating complex digital advertising, media, and technology trends into clear, shareable data visualizations. His work regularly covers programmatic advertising spend, digital media consumption, platform economics, and the shifting dynamics of the AdTech ecosystem, making him a frequently cited source among industry professionals and journalists alike. Richter's infographics and data analyses have been widely republished across major business and technology publications, giving him an outsized influence relative to a traditional analyst role. His coverage of topics such as digital ad revenue growth, the dominance of Google and Meta in the advertising duopoly, streaming trends, and e-commerce advertising has helped shape how industry stakeholders communicate market data to broader audiences. While not an AdTech operator or dealmaker in the traditional sense, Richter functions as an important data intermediary in the industry — surfacing and contextualizing statistics that inform strategic conversations at agencies, publishers, and platforms. His work at Statista sits at the intersection of market research and journalism, giving practitioners accessible benchmarks for understanding where the industry is heading.
Career
Data Journalist
Statista · 2014-present
Expertise & education
Expertise
Speaking topics
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Produced hundreds of widely-republished infographics on digital advertising and AdTech trends for Statista
- Statista content regularly cited by major business outlets including Forbes, Business Insider, and The Verge
Publications
- Statista Chart of the Day (ongoing contributor)
- Statista Digital Advertising Reports