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Advertising Media Statistics

Retail media networks hit $100B globally in 2023—a 20% surge. Learn how this growth changes where brands place display, search, and mobile ads.
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Advertising Media Statistics
Isabelle MoreauWritten by Isabelle Moreau·Edited by David Kowalski·Fact-checked by Jonathan Hale
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Advertising media maps how brands reach audiences across search, social, video, and beyond—while budgets shift between digital and traditional formats. You’ll track 2023 spending moves worldwide and in the US, including retail media’s fast expansion, audio and mobile growth, and programmatic’s dominance in display. The guide also highlights what these platform economics mean for marketers as print and TV face declines, and outdoor spending rises.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, global digital advertising expenditure totaled $626.8 billion, representing 62.5% of the overall advertising market.
  • Digital ad spend in the US grew by 12.5% year-over-year in 2023 to reach $303 billion.
  • Programmatic advertising accounted for 81% of all US digital display ad dollars in 2023.
  • Audio digital ads grew 15% in the US to $2.3 billion in 2023.
  • US mobile ad spend reached $117 billion in 2023, up 10%.
  • Google search ad revenue $175 billion globally 2023.
  • In-app mobile ad spend US $80 billion 2023.
  • US print ad spend fell to $15.2 billion in 2023, down 9%.
  • Newspaper ad revenue US $9.8 billion in 2023, declined 7%.
  • Magazine ad spend US $6.4 billion 2023, down 12%.
  • In 2023, Facebook ad revenue was $131.9 billion, dominating social digital ads.
  • Instagram ad spend globally reached $51 billion in 2023.
  • TikTok's global ad revenue surged to $18 billion in 2023, up 50% YoY.
  • US TV ad spend was $65.3 billion in 2023, down 2% YoY.
  • National TV ad spend in US declined 7.5% to $42 billion in 2023.

Digital ads continued to dominate in 2023, led by programmatic growth, retail media, and booming mobile spending.

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Digital Advertising29 stats

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In 2023, global digital advertising expenditure totaled $626.8 billion, representing 62.5% of the overall advertising market.
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Digital ad spend in the US grew by 12.5% year-over-year in 2023 to reach $303 billion.
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Programmatic advertising accounted for 81% of all US digital display ad dollars in 2023.
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Retail media networks saw a 20% growth in ad spend globally in 2023, reaching $100 billion.
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Connected TV (CTV) ad spend in the US is projected to hit $30 billion by 2024, up 20% from 2023.
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Native advertising revenue worldwide grew 15% to $124 billion in 2023.
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Video advertising made up 25% of global digital ad spend in 2023 at $156.7 billion.
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Search advertising captured 40% of digital ad revenue in the US, totaling $121 billion in 2023.
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Display advertising spend globally increased by 10.2% to $220 billion in 2023.
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In Europe, digital ad spend rose 11.7% to €145 billion in 2023.
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Global digital out-of-home (DOOH) ad spend reached $25 billion in 2023, up 12%.
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Retail media ad spend in the US hit $49.8 billion in 2023, a 27% increase.
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Social commerce ad revenue globally was $211 billion in 2023.
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Banner ads still represent 45% of display ad inventory globally in 2023.
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CTV ad impressions in the US grew 28% to 1.5 trillion in 2023.
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Global digital ad market CAGR from 2023-2027 is projected at 10.5%.
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In APAC, digital ad spend was $250 billion in 2023, 13% growth.
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Email marketing ROI averaged $36for every $1 spent in digital campaigns 2023.
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Affiliate marketing global spend reached $15.7 billion in 2023.
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US digital video ad spend hit $72 billion in 2023, up 11%.
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Global rich media ad spend grew 18% to $8.5 billion in 2023.
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Digital ad fraud losses worldwide were $84 billion in 2023.
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Sponsored content effectiveness showed 52% higher engagement than standard ads in 2023.
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Global DOOH digital ad spend projected to $28 billion by 2025 from 2023 base.
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US programmatic video ad spend was $26 billion in 2023.
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Digital personalisation increased conversion rates by 20% in ads 2023.
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Global ad tech market size was $592 billion in 2023.
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CTV completion rates averaged 85% for ads in US 2023.
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Digital ad spend share in total global ads hit 68% in Q4 2023.
Interpretation

Digital Advertising Interpretation

Digital Advertising is accelerating globally as 2023 spending reached $626.8 billion and made up 62.5% of all advertising, with the US hitting $303 billion and programmatic driving 81% of US digital display dollars.

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Digital Digital Advertising1 stats

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Audio digital ads grew 15% in the US to $2.3 billion in 2023.
Interpretation

Digital Digital Advertising Interpretation

Within Digital Digital Advertising, US audio digital ads rose 15% in 2023 to reach $2.3 billion, signaling strong momentum for this format inside the broader digital advertising mix.

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Mobile And Search Advertising21 stats

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US mobile ad spend reached $117 billion in 2023, up 10%.
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Google search ad revenue $175 billion globally 2023.
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In-app mobile ad spend US $80 billion 2023.
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Search ads CTR averaged 3.17% on Google mobile 2023.
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Amazon search ad revenue $46.9 billion in 2023.
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Mobile display ads grew 15% to $110B globally 2023.
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App install ads ROI 4:1 average US 2023.
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Bing search ad share 10% of non-Google market 2023.
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Mobile video ads US $40 billion 2023.
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Voice search ads projected $5 billion globally 2023.
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Mobile retargeting conversion 2x desktop 2023 benchmarks.
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China mobile ad spend $200 billion 2023.
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Search ad spend share 28% of digital US 2023.
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Mobile in-game ads $12 billion globally 2023.
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Google Shopping ads revenue $30B US estimate 2023.
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Mobile SMS marketing open rate 98% avg 2023.
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Performance max campaigns 18% higher ROAS mobile 2023.
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Global mobile ad market $362 billion 2023.
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YouTube mobile ad views 70% of total platform 2023.
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Search intent mobile queries 60% of all Google searches 2023.
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Mobile rewarded video ads completion 90% rate 2023.
Interpretation

Mobile And Search Advertising Interpretation

In 2023, Mobile and Search Advertising kept gaining momentum with US mobile ad spend hitting $117 billion and Google search ad revenue reaching $175 billion globally, while mobile display ads grew 15% to $110 billion and Google mobile search CTR averaged 3.17%.

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Print And Outdoor Advertising25 stats

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US print ad spend fell to $15.2 billion in 2023, down 9%.
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Newspaper ad revenue US $9.8 billion in 2023, declined 7%.
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Magazine ad spend US $6.4 billion 2023, down 12%.
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US outdoor advertising revenue hit $8.5 billion in 2023, up 6%.
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Digital out-of-home (DOOH) grew 15% to $2.5B US 2023.
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Billboard ad spend US $3.2 billion in 2023.
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Transit advertising revenue $1.1 billion US 2023, up 4%.
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Global print ad market $70 billion in 2023, down 5%.
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Sunday newspapers captured 40% of print ad revenue US 2023.
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Place-based OOH ads grew 10% to $1.2B US 2023.
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Magazine fashion category ad spend $1.5B US 2023.
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UK newspaper ad revenue £3.5 billion 2023, down 8%.
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Outdoor ad effectiveness 2.5x foot traffic lift avg 2023.
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Print direct mail ROI $42per $1 spent US 2023.
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US cinema ad spend $800 million in 2023, up 15% post-COVID.
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Billboard digital screens numbered 4,000 in US top markets 2023.
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Print ad pages in top US magazines down 20% YoY 2023.
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OOH ad spend share in total US ads 4.2% at $8.5B 2023.
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Auto print ads $2.1 billion US 2023.
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Global OOH market $32 billion 2023, CAGR 5.2% projected.
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Newspaper classifieds revenue $1.2B US 2023, down 10%.
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OOH airport ads generated $700M US 2023.
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Magazine subscription ad revenue stable at $2B US 2023.
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Street furniture OOH $900M US 2023 growth 7%.
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Print pharma ads $3.8B US 2023.
Interpretation

Print And Outdoor Advertising Interpretation

In 2023, print advertising contracted sharply with spend down 9% to $15.2 billion while outdoor advertising grew 6% to $8.5 billion, and digital out of home jumped 15% to $2.5 billion, signaling a clear shift within Print and Outdoor Advertising toward outdoor and more digital formats.

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Social Media Advertising27 stats

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In 2023, Facebook ad revenue was $131.9 billion, dominating social digital ads.
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Instagram ad spend globally reached $51 billion in 2023.
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TikTok's global ad revenue surged to $18 billion in 2023, up 50% YoY.
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YouTube ad revenue hit $31.5 billion in 2023.
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LinkedIn ad revenue grew 10% to $15 billion globally in 2023.
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Snapchat ad revenue was $4.6 billion in 2023, with AR ads up 40%.
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Pinterest ad revenue reached $3 billion in 2023, 12% growth.
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Twitter (X) ad revenue declined 40% to $2.5 billion in 2023.
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Social media ads accounted for 25% of US digital spend, $75 billion in 2023.
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Influencer marketing spend globally was $21.1 billion in 2023.
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Facebook video ads saw 15% higher CTR than image ads in 2023 studies.
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TikTok shop ads drove 30% of platform's GMV in 2023.
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Instagram Reels engagement rate averaged 2.5% for ads in 2023.
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YouTube Shorts ad revenue share grew to 10% of total in 2023.
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LinkedIn B2B ad conversion rates were 13.5% higher than other platforms in 2023.
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Social media ad spend in China hit $120 billion in 2023 via WeChat/Douyin.
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User-generated content ads boosted trust by 50% on social platforms 2023.
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TikTok ad recall was 25% higher than TV in 2023 cross-media study.
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Facebook Messenger ads revenue contributed $5 billion in 2023.
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Instagram Stories swipe-up rates averaged 18% for ads in 2023.
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Snapchat's AR lenses drove 20% uplift in purchase intent 2023.
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Pinterest promoted pins had 2x ROAS vs search ads in 2023.
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Social video ads grew 30% to $50 billion globally in 2023.
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Influencer nano (1k-10k followers) had 8% engagement rate avg 2023.
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Twitter promoted trends ROI averaged 3:1 in brand lift studies 2023.
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LinkedIn carousel ads increased leads by 24% in 2023 benchmarks.
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Global social ad market projected CAGR 12% to 2028 from 2023 $220B base.
Interpretation

Social Media Advertising Interpretation

In 2023, Social Media Advertising spending and revenue concentrated heavily around major platforms, with Facebook leading at $131.9 billion and YouTube and Instagram close behind at $31.5 billion and $51 billion, while TikTok’s $18 billion marked a 50% year over year surge.

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Television And Video Advertising23 stats

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US TV ad spend was $65.3 billion in 2023, down 2% YoY.
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National TV ad spend in US declined 7.5% to $42 billion in 2023.
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Local TV ad revenue fell 10% to $23 billion in US 2023.
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Super Bowl LVII ads generated $7 billion in earned media value 2023.
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Cable TV ad spend US $18 billion in 2023, down 8%.
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Broadcast TV prime time CPM rose 5% to $25 in 2023.
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TV news ad revenue US $12 billion in 2023, stable.
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Sports TV ad spend during Olympics 2023 equivalent events hit $1.2B.
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TV ad GRPs for pharma category up 15% in 2023.
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Hispanic TV ad spend US $8 billion in 2023, grew 3%.
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Political TV ads totaled $14 billion in 2023 US cycle.
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TV ad completion rates averaged 92% for 15-sec spots 2023.
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UK TV ad spend £5 billion in 2023, flat growth.
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Streaming video ad spend overtook linear TV at $27B US 2023.
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Automotive TV ad share 12% of total category spend 2023.
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TV ad effectiveness for brand awareness 2.3x digital in 2023 study.
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Q4 holiday TV ad spend up 10% to $10B US 2023.
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Network TV ad revenue down 15% YoY to $20B 2023.
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TV spot market upfronts sold 75% of inventory at $20B 2023.
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Pharma TV ads aired 2.5 million times in US 2023.
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Retail TV ad spend $15 billion during back-to-school 2023.
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TV ad recall for 30-sec spots 28% higher than 15-sec 2023.
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Global TV ad market $190 billion in 2023, down 1%.
Interpretation

Television And Video Advertising Interpretation

In television and video advertising, US spending fell to $65.3 billion in 2023, down 2% year over year, with steeper declines in national and local TV revenues, including national down 7.5% to $42 billion and local down 10% to $23 billion, even as broadcast prime time CPM climbed 5% to $25.
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