Roblox marketplace competition over how ads are purchased led at least three brands to reconsider their spend
Briefly

In 2025, brands aiming to advertise on Roblox are facing a highly competitive and confusing landscape of marketing pitches. Executives from Roblox studios report that the conflicting visions on how to best leverage the platform have deterred some brands from entering. The advertising ecosystem comprises various stakeholders with different goals: creators seek financial gain from advertisers, studios prefer comprehensive campaigns, and Roblox wants brands to use its own ad products. This complex environment can lead to unrealistic expectations and campaign underperformance for brands as they navigate their marketing strategies amidst the discord.
Brands looking to reach Roblox users in 2025 face a confusing landscape with competing pitches from Roblox, leading some to pause their marketing spend.
The diverse advertising ecosystem on Roblox presents unique strengths and weaknesses for brands, which complicates their decision-making process and fulfillment of campaign goals.
Roblox studios focus on managing campaigns across experiences, while creators want advertisers to invest in popular individual experiences, leading to conflicting pitches.
Confusion in the advertising approaches on Roblox can result in disappointment for brands if campaigns do not meet expected performance metrics.
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