Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services Global Market Report 2024

The advertising, public relations, and related services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $878.26 billion in 2023 to $922.29 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth observed during the historical period can be attributed to factors such as media expansion, globalization, the digital revolution, brand building, political campaigns, and social and cultural changes.

The advertising, public relations, and related services market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1101.03 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the dominance of digital marketing, the integration of data analytics, a surge in video content, emphasis on sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR), growing concerns about data privacy, and a focus on diversity and inclusion. Key trends expected in the forecast period encompass increased digital advertising spending, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in advertising, an emphasis on sustainability in brand messaging, the rise of programmatic advertising, and the adoption of chatbots and conversational marketing.

Advancements in technology are poised to enhance targeted advertising, making it more precise than ever. Leading companies such as Google, Facebook, and Twitter have devised advertisement delivery methods that involve tracking users' online activities, enabling advertisers to deliver tailored ads based on individuals' previous searches. This extends to monitoring users' online shopping, reading habits, job information, income, and more, allowing companies to create comprehensive consumer profiles. These technological improvements in online advertising are anticipated to propel market growth in the forecasted period.

The increasing prevalence of social media usage is expected to drive the growth of the advertising, public relations, and related services market. Social media platforms, facilitating the creation, sharing, and interaction of content, boast billions of active users globally. This vast user base presents a significant audience for advertising and public relations (PR) campaigns, surpassing the reach of traditional media. A report by We Are Social and Hootsuite projects 4.62 billion social media users worldwide in 2022, representing 58.4% of the global population. The continuous growth in social media usage, with 424 million new users in 2021 alone, is a key driver for the expansion of the advertising, public relations, and related services market.

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges for the advertising, public relations, and related services market, acting as a restraint in 2020 due to global lockdowns and trade restrictions. Governments worldwide implemented measures to contain the virus, leading to reduced economic activity and limiting the demand for professional services. Despite the adverse impact of the pandemic on businesses, it is expected that the market will recover over the forecast period as the situation is considered a "black swan" event and not indicative of fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy.

The shift towards digital campaigns is a notable trend in the advertising and PR industry, driven by increasing digitalization and advancements in social media, search engine marketing, content marketing, and e-commerce technology. Online content marketing campaigns, targeting a growing user base on social media platforms and internet portals, are projected to be three times more effective than traditional campaigns while being cost-efficient. The ability to track performance in real-time further enhances the appeal of digital campaigns, allowing businesses to plan future PR and marketing strategies with greater precision.

Major companies in the advertising, public relations, and related services market are introducing new products, such as artificial intelligence (AI) tools for advertising. These AI tools leverage algorithms to perform specific tasks and problem-solving, providing businesses with valuable insights into customers and items. Google's launch of new AI advertising tools for retailers in August 2023 is an example, offering unique capabilities to enhance holiday advertising and improve engagement, especially for businesses utilizing local inventory advertisements. These developments align with the industry's goal of meeting broader customer bases, driving sales, and increasing revenue.

Major companies operating in the advertising, public relations, and related services market report are Google LLC, MWWPR, Salesforce Inc., WPP PLC, Publicis Groupe S.A., Omnicom Group Inc. , Interpublic Group of Companies Inc., Dentsu Inc. , FTI Consulting Inc. , Havas PR, Outbrain Inc., Cision AB, Meltwater Group AS, Huntsworth PLC, Hopscotch Group, Business Wire, APCO Worldwide, Coyne PR, Mikhailov & Partners, Agility PR Solutions, DJE Holdings, IPR software Inc., Prezly, Bell Pottinger, Kreab Gavin Anderson, AirPR software, IrisPR software, Isentia, Onalytica, TrendKite.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the advertising, public relations, and related services market in 2023. Western Europe was the second largest region in advertising, public relations, and related services market. The regions covered in the advertising, public relations, and related services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the advertising, public relations, and related services market report are Australia; China; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; Bangladesh; Thailand; Vietnam; Malaysia; Singapore; Philippines; Hong Kong; New Zealand; USA; Canada; Mexico; Brazil; Chile; Argentina; Colombia; Peru; France; Germany; UK; Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; Ireland; Italy; Netherlands; Norway; Portugal; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Russia; Czech Republic; Poland; Romania; Ukraine; Saudi Arabia; Israel; Iran; Turkey; UAE; Egypt; Nigeria; South Africa.

The primary categories within advertising, public relations, and related services encompass advertising agencies, billboard and outdoor advertising, media buying agencies and representative firms, print advertising distribution, other advertising services, public relations, and direct mail advertising. An advertising agency, also referred to as a creative agency or ad agency, specializes in developing and executing advertising and promotional strategies for its clients. These services span both online and offline modes and find applications in various sectors such as BFSI, consumer goods and retail, government and public sector, IT & telecom, healthcare, and media & entertainment.

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The advertising, public relations and related services market consists of revenue earned by entities by providing services such as planning, developing, creating and managing advertisement and promotional activities. Advertising, public relations and related services establishments undertake processes where human capital is the major input. They make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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