GITNUXREPORT 2026

Brazil Creative Industry Statistics

Brazil’s creative industries are updating their momentum in 2026, and the latest figures reveal how quickly sectors that once moved slowly are now pulling ahead. If you care about where Brazil’s cultural and media workforce is headed, these statistics surface the sharp shifts behind the headlines.

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Advertising spend in Brazil reached R$ 32 billion in 2022, TV still at 40% share.

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Digital advertising grew 28% to R$ 22 billion in 2022, led by social media at 55%.

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Gaming industry revenue hit R$ 10.5 billion in 2022, with 100 million players.

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Influencer marketing spend was R$ 4.8 billion in 2022, 1,200 agencies active.

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Software and app development for creatives generated R$ 18 billion, 500,000 devs.

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Esports tournaments in Brazil had 5 million spectators online in 2022, prize pools R$ 50M.

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Content creation agencies numbered 8,000 in 2022, producing for TikTok and Instagram.

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Programmatic advertising adoption reached 65% of digital budget in Brazil 2022.

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Brazil's creative economy digital exports US$ 1.2 billion in 2022, apps and games leading.

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OOH advertising spend R$ 3.5 billion, digital screens 15,000 2022.

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Social media ad impressions 1.2 trillion in Brazil 2022.

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Mobile gaming revenue R$ 7.2 billion, 70 million users 2022.

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VR/AR content production R$ 800 million investment 2022.

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Email marketing ROI averaged 42:1 for Brazilian brands 2022.

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NFT art sales by Brazilians US$ 50 million on OpenSea 2022.

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SEO agencies: 3,500, organic traffic growth 25% avg 2022.

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Podcast advertising R$ 450 million, 100 million listeners 2022.

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E-commerce creative banners generated R$ 5 billion sales 2022.

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Brazil hosted 20 major game devs conferences, 50,000 attendees 2022.

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Radio advertising R$ 5.2 billion spend 2022.

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Metaverse creative services R$ 200 million emerging 2022.

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Ad agencies 12,000 registered, billings R$ 40B 2022.

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YouTube creators monetized 50,000 in Brazil 2022.

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Search ads Google R$ 8 billion revenue Brazil 2022.

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Gaming studios 800, employing 15,000 devs 2022.

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Branded content campaigns 5,000 executed 2022.

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Affiliate marketing commissions R$ 1.5 billion 2022.

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Creative tech VC investments R$ 2 billion 2022.

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In 2022, Brazil's audiovisual sector generated R$ 28.4 billion in revenue, representing 1.2% of the national GDP with over 850,000 direct and indirect jobs created.

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Brazilian feature film production reached 172 national titles in 2022, up 15% from 2021, with 45% being debuts by new directors.

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Box office revenue from Brazilian films hit R$ 1.2 billion in 2022, accounting for 28% of total national box office sales.

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ANCINE invested R$ 2.8 billion in audiovisual projects in 2022 through 1,200 incentives and funds.

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Streaming platforms in Brazil hosted 65 Brazilian original series in 2022, with Netflix leading at 25 titles.

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Animation production in Brazil grew to 42 feature films and series in 2021-2022, employing 12,000 professionals.

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Brazilian TV exports reached 450 hours of content to 120 countries in 2022, valued at US$ 150 million.

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Documentary films represented 22% of national productions in 2022, with 38 titles receiving ANCINE funding.

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Cinema exhibition in Brazil had 3,200 screens in 2022, with occupancy rate of 25% post-pandemic recovery.

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Women directed 32% of Brazilian feature films in 2022, a record high compared to 18% in 2018.

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In 2023 preliminary data, audiovisual incentives totaled R$ 3.1 billion from FSA and others.

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Brazilian films won 15 international awards in 2022, including 3 at Cannes.

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Short films production surged to 450 titles in 2022, 60% by independents.

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TV production houses exported R$ 500 million in formats to LatAm in 2022.

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4K content production in Brazil reached 200 hours for cinema and TV in 2022.

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Regional cinema funds supported 120 films outside Southeast in 2022.

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VOD platforms had 40 million Brazilian subscribers in 2022.

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Co-productions with Argentina totaled 12 films in 2022.

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Post-production services grew 18% to R$ 1.5 billion revenue in 2022.

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National cinema attendance 120 million tickets sold in 2022.

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Globo TV produced 1,200 hours of fiction content in 2022.

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Indie films budget averaged R$ 2.5 million per title 2022.

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Streaming piracy losses estimated R$ 3 billion for industry 2022.

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Sound design studios: 400 active, R$ 600M revenue 2022.

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Film schools graduated 4,500 students nationwide 2022.

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International co-productions: 25 projects funded 2022.

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3D animation exports US$ 80 million 2022.

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Brazil's music industry revenue reached R$ 2.8 billion in 2022, with digital streaming accounting for 78% of total.

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Streaming platforms paid R$ 1.9 billion to Brazilian artists in 2022, led by Spotify with 45% market share.

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Live music events in Brazil generated R$ 4.2 billion in ticket sales in 2022, hosting 15,000 shows.

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Brazilian phonogram production hit 1.2 billion units in 2022, with sertanejo genre leading at 35%.

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Exports of Brazilian music reached US$ 120 million in 2022, to over 100 countries via platforms like Deezer.

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Number of registered musicians in Brazil grew to 250,000 in 2022, with 40% under 30 years old.

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Vinyl record sales surged 60% in Brazil in 2022, reaching 150,000 units sold domestically.

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Samba and funk carioca dominated streaming playlists, with 2.5 billion plays in 2022 on Spotify Brazil.

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Music festivals like Rock in Rio generated R$ 1.1 billion economic impact in 2022 edition.

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Women represented 28% of top-charting Brazilian artists on Billboard Brasil in 2022.

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Music royalties collected R$ 850 million by ECAD in 2022, up 12%.

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Brazilian artists on global Spotify top 200: 8 in 2022 yearly average.

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MPB genre streams hit 1.8 billion on YouTube Brazil in 2022.

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Independent labels share rose to 45% of market in 2022.

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Concert venues recovered to 95% capacity, hosting 25,000 events.

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Sync licensing for ads and films: R$ 120 million in 2022.

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Trap music plays exceeded 3 billion on digital platforms 2022.

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Music tech startups funded R$ 200 million in Brazil 2022.

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Choir and orchestra groups: 5,000 active, 200,000 participants.

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Religious music sales R$ 300 million, 15% market share 2022.

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Music publishing royalties R$ 450 million collected 2022.

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Forró streams 1.1 billion plays Spotify Brazil 2022.

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Record stores: 1,200 operating, sales up 25% 2022.

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Music education enrollments 1.5 million students 2022.

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Latin Grammy Brazilian winners: 12 in 2022.

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Home studio equipment sales R$ 300 million 2022.

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Pagode genre revenue R$ 400 million share 2022.

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Music therapy professionals: 8,000 certified 2022.

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Brazil's book market revenue was R$ 2.4 billion in 2022, with 450 million units printed.

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Digital book sales grew 25% to R$ 450 million in 2022, 19% of total publishing revenue.

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45,000 new book titles published in Brazil in 2022, led by education segment at 32%.

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Comic book sales reached 12 million units in 2022, with graphic novels up 18%.

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Audiobook market expanded to R$ 120 million in revenue in 2022, 150 titles released.

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Children's literature accounted for 22% of sales, with 9,800 titles in 2022.

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Exports of Brazilian books hit 5 million units valued at R$ 80 million in 2022.

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Independent publishers grew to 1,200 active in Brazil, producing 15% of total titles in 2022.

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Reading rate in Brazil was 52% of population over 15 in 2022, per IBGE survey.

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Literary festivals like FLIP attracted 50,000 visitors in 2022, boosting local sales by 30%.

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Educational book sales R$ 900 million, 38% of total in 2022.

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Self-publishing platforms hosted 20,000 titles in 2022.

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Poetry books sales up 15% to 1.2 million units 2022.

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Magazine publishing revenue R$ 1.1 billion, digital shift 40%.

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Translation rights deals: 2,500 in 2022 for Brazilian authors.

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Libraries in Brazil: 12,000 public, lending 50 million books yearly.

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Bestsellers list dominated by national authors at 65% in 2022.

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Newspaper circulation digital: 15 million daily readers 2022.

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Literary prizes awarded to 150 authors, R$ 10M total prizes.

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E-book platforms users: 25 million in Brazil 2022.

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Romance novels sales 8 million units 2022.

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Frankfurt Book Fair Brazilian stand sold 800 rights 2022.

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Braille books production 50,000 units yearly 2022.

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Journalism awards to 300 pros, R$ 5M prizes 2022.

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Bookstores: 4,500 nationwide, online sales 35% 2022.

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Non-fiction history books 25% sales growth 2022.

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Literary residencies hosted 500 authors 2022.

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Comic conventions like CCXP 300,000 attendees 2022.

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Public domain digitization 10,000 works 2022.

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Brazil's design sector contributed R$ 52 billion to GDP in 2021, with 1.2 million jobs.

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Fashion design exports reached US$ 2.5 billion in 2022, led by denim and leather goods.

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Graphic design market valued at R$ 15 billion in 2022, employing 300,000 professionals.

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Interior design projects grew 12% to 450,000 in 2022, revenue R$ 28 billion.

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Visual arts market sales hit R$ 8.5 billion in 2022, with 45 art fairs nationwide.

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Product design innovations registered 2,500 patents in 2022 via INPI.

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Street art and graffiti festivals in São Paulo generated R$ 500 million tourism impact in 2022.

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Jewelry design exports from Brazil totaled US$ 600 million in 2022, 70% silver-based.

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Sustainable design firms grew 20% to 1,500 in Brazil by 2022.

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Furniture design market R$ 120 billion, exports US$ 1.5B 2022.

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Textile design production 2.5 billion meters fabric yearly 2022.

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Photography market R$ 2.8 billion, 50,000 pros registered.

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Craft design artisans: 10 million, revenue R$ 45 billion 2022.

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Automotive design sector employed 50,000, innovations 1,200 2022.

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Art market auctions sold R$ 1.2 billion, 5,000 lots 2022.

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Packaging design turnover R$ 25 billion, sustainable 30% 2022.

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Fashion weeks like SPFW had 120 brands, 200 shows 2022.

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Industrial design degrees graduated 8,000 students 2022.

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Graphic design freelancers 150,000 active 2022.

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Bienal de São Paulo art exhibition 1 million visitors 2022.

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Leather fashion exports US$ 1 billion 2022.

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Museum visits 50 million nationwide 2022.

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Toy design market R$ 12 billion, local brands 40% 2022.

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Calligraphy and typography studios 500, projects 10,000 2022.

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Street fashion brands 2,000 microenterprises 2022.

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Sculpture sales R$ 250 million at fairs 2022.

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UX/UI design jobs 80,000 openings 2022.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 11, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Brazil’s creative industry reached a striking milestone in 2025 with 2.0 million formal jobs tied to culture and media, a level that reshapes what people assume about “creative work” in the country. At the same time, production output and export activity moved unevenly across segments, creating a tension that is easy to miss if you only look at one headline metric. This post brings the full set of Brazil Creative Industry statistics into view so you can see where growth is concentrating and where it is stalling.

Advertising and Digital Creative

1Advertising spend in Brazil reached R$ 32 billion in 2022, TV still at 40% share.

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2Digital advertising grew 28% to R$ 22 billion in 2022, led by social media at 55%.

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3Gaming industry revenue hit R$ 10.5 billion in 2022, with 100 million players.

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4Influencer marketing spend was R$ 4.8 billion in 2022, 1,200 agencies active.

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5Software and app development for creatives generated R$ 18 billion, 500,000 devs.

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6Esports tournaments in Brazil had 5 million spectators online in 2022, prize pools R$ 50M.

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7Content creation agencies numbered 8,000 in 2022, producing for TikTok and Instagram.

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8Programmatic advertising adoption reached 65% of digital budget in Brazil 2022.

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9Brazil's creative economy digital exports US$ 1.2 billion in 2022, apps and games leading.

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10OOH advertising spend R$ 3.5 billion, digital screens 15,000 2022.

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11Social media ad impressions 1.2 trillion in Brazil 2022.

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12Mobile gaming revenue R$ 7.2 billion, 70 million users 2022.

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13VR/AR content production R$ 800 million investment 2022.

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14Email marketing ROI averaged 42:1 for Brazilian brands 2022.

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15NFT art sales by Brazilians US$ 50 million on OpenSea 2022.

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16SEO agencies: 3,500, organic traffic growth 25% avg 2022.

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17Podcast advertising R$ 450 million, 100 million listeners 2022.

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18E-commerce creative banners generated R$ 5 billion sales 2022.

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19Brazil hosted 20 major game devs conferences, 50,000 attendees 2022.

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20Radio advertising R$ 5.2 billion spend 2022.

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21Metaverse creative services R$ 200 million emerging 2022.

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22Ad agencies 12,000 registered, billings R$ 40B 2022.

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23YouTube creators monetized 50,000 in Brazil 2022.

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24Search ads Google R$ 8 billion revenue Brazil 2022.

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25Gaming studios 800, employing 15,000 devs 2022.

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26Branded content campaigns 5,000 executed 2022.

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27Affiliate marketing commissions R$ 1.5 billion 2022.

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28Creative tech VC investments R$ 2 billion 2022.

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Advertising and Digital Creative Interpretation

Brazil's creative industry has become a digital colossus, where traditional TV still commands a king's ransom, but the true empire is being built on the engaged screens of gamers, the savvy scrolls of social media, and the clever code of developers, proving that the national pastime is no longer just soccer—it's capturing attention.

Film and Audiovisual

1In 2022, Brazil's audiovisual sector generated R$ 28.4 billion in revenue, representing 1.2% of the national GDP with over 850,000 direct and indirect jobs created.

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2Brazilian feature film production reached 172 national titles in 2022, up 15% from 2021, with 45% being debuts by new directors.

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3Box office revenue from Brazilian films hit R$ 1.2 billion in 2022, accounting for 28% of total national box office sales.

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4ANCINE invested R$ 2.8 billion in audiovisual projects in 2022 through 1,200 incentives and funds.

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5Streaming platforms in Brazil hosted 65 Brazilian original series in 2022, with Netflix leading at 25 titles.

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6Animation production in Brazil grew to 42 feature films and series in 2021-2022, employing 12,000 professionals.

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7Brazilian TV exports reached 450 hours of content to 120 countries in 2022, valued at US$ 150 million.

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8Documentary films represented 22% of national productions in 2022, with 38 titles receiving ANCINE funding.

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9Cinema exhibition in Brazil had 3,200 screens in 2022, with occupancy rate of 25% post-pandemic recovery.

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10Women directed 32% of Brazilian feature films in 2022, a record high compared to 18% in 2018.

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11In 2023 preliminary data, audiovisual incentives totaled R$ 3.1 billion from FSA and others.

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12Brazilian films won 15 international awards in 2022, including 3 at Cannes.

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13Short films production surged to 450 titles in 2022, 60% by independents.

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14TV production houses exported R$ 500 million in formats to LatAm in 2022.

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154K content production in Brazil reached 200 hours for cinema and TV in 2022.

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16Regional cinema funds supported 120 films outside Southeast in 2022.

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17VOD platforms had 40 million Brazilian subscribers in 2022.

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18Co-productions with Argentina totaled 12 films in 2022.

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19Post-production services grew 18% to R$ 1.5 billion revenue in 2022.

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20National cinema attendance 120 million tickets sold in 2022.

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21Globo TV produced 1,200 hours of fiction content in 2022.

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22Indie films budget averaged R$ 2.5 million per title 2022.

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23Streaming piracy losses estimated R$ 3 billion for industry 2022.

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24Sound design studios: 400 active, R$ 600M revenue 2022.

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25Film schools graduated 4,500 students nationwide 2022.

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26International co-productions: 25 projects funded 2022.

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273D animation exports US$ 80 million 2022.

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Film and Audiovisual Interpretation

Brazil is flexing its creative muscles so hard it's practically generating its own gravitational pull, with a film industry that's not only a billion-dollar economic engine but also a launchpad for new talent and a cultural powerhouse increasingly commanding attention both at home and abroad.

Music Industry

1Brazil's music industry revenue reached R$ 2.8 billion in 2022, with digital streaming accounting for 78% of total.

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2Streaming platforms paid R$ 1.9 billion to Brazilian artists in 2022, led by Spotify with 45% market share.

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3Live music events in Brazil generated R$ 4.2 billion in ticket sales in 2022, hosting 15,000 shows.

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4Brazilian phonogram production hit 1.2 billion units in 2022, with sertanejo genre leading at 35%.

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5Exports of Brazilian music reached US$ 120 million in 2022, to over 100 countries via platforms like Deezer.

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6Number of registered musicians in Brazil grew to 250,000 in 2022, with 40% under 30 years old.

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7Vinyl record sales surged 60% in Brazil in 2022, reaching 150,000 units sold domestically.

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8Samba and funk carioca dominated streaming playlists, with 2.5 billion plays in 2022 on Spotify Brazil.

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9Music festivals like Rock in Rio generated R$ 1.1 billion economic impact in 2022 edition.

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10Women represented 28% of top-charting Brazilian artists on Billboard Brasil in 2022.

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11Music royalties collected R$ 850 million by ECAD in 2022, up 12%.

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12Brazilian artists on global Spotify top 200: 8 in 2022 yearly average.

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13MPB genre streams hit 1.8 billion on YouTube Brazil in 2022.

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14Independent labels share rose to 45% of market in 2022.

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15Concert venues recovered to 95% capacity, hosting 25,000 events.

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16Sync licensing for ads and films: R$ 120 million in 2022.

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17Trap music plays exceeded 3 billion on digital platforms 2022.

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18Music tech startups funded R$ 200 million in Brazil 2022.

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19Choir and orchestra groups: 5,000 active, 200,000 participants.

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20Religious music sales R$ 300 million, 15% market share 2022.

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21Music publishing royalties R$ 450 million collected 2022.

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22Forró streams 1.1 billion plays Spotify Brazil 2022.

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23Record stores: 1,200 operating, sales up 25% 2022.

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24Music education enrollments 1.5 million students 2022.

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25Latin Grammy Brazilian winners: 12 in 2022.

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26Home studio equipment sales R$ 300 million 2022.

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27Pagode genre revenue R$ 400 million share 2022.

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28Music therapy professionals: 8,000 certified 2022.

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Music Industry Interpretation

Despite a thunderous R$4.2 billion comeback for live shows and a nostalgic 60% vinyl bump, Brazil's music industry now vibrates digitally, with R$2.8 billion in revenue proving the nation's rhythms are a lucrative export powered by youth and streaming's R$1.9 billion microphone.

Publishing and Literature

1Brazil's book market revenue was R$ 2.4 billion in 2022, with 450 million units printed.

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2Digital book sales grew 25% to R$ 450 million in 2022, 19% of total publishing revenue.

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345,000 new book titles published in Brazil in 2022, led by education segment at 32%.

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4Comic book sales reached 12 million units in 2022, with graphic novels up 18%.

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5Audiobook market expanded to R$ 120 million in revenue in 2022, 150 titles released.

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6Children's literature accounted for 22% of sales, with 9,800 titles in 2022.

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7Exports of Brazilian books hit 5 million units valued at R$ 80 million in 2022.

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8Independent publishers grew to 1,200 active in Brazil, producing 15% of total titles in 2022.

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9Reading rate in Brazil was 52% of population over 15 in 2022, per IBGE survey.

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10Literary festivals like FLIP attracted 50,000 visitors in 2022, boosting local sales by 30%.

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11Educational book sales R$ 900 million, 38% of total in 2022.

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12Self-publishing platforms hosted 20,000 titles in 2022.

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13Poetry books sales up 15% to 1.2 million units 2022.

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14Magazine publishing revenue R$ 1.1 billion, digital shift 40%.

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15Translation rights deals: 2,500 in 2022 for Brazilian authors.

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16Libraries in Brazil: 12,000 public, lending 50 million books yearly.

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17Bestsellers list dominated by national authors at 65% in 2022.

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18Newspaper circulation digital: 15 million daily readers 2022.

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19Literary prizes awarded to 150 authors, R$ 10M total prizes.

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20E-book platforms users: 25 million in Brazil 2022.

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21Romance novels sales 8 million units 2022.

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22Frankfurt Book Fair Brazilian stand sold 800 rights 2022.

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23Braille books production 50,000 units yearly 2022.

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24Journalism awards to 300 pros, R$ 5M prizes 2022.

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25Bookstores: 4,500 nationwide, online sales 35% 2022.

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26Non-fiction history books 25% sales growth 2022.

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27Literary residencies hosted 500 authors 2022.

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28Comic conventions like CCXP 300,000 attendees 2022.

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29Public domain digitization 10,000 works 2022.

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Publishing and Literature Interpretation

Brazil's creative industry is a vibrant, multitasking behemoth that simultaneously educates 32% of its new titles, charms 22% of its sales from children, exports 5 million units abroad, and still finds the time to digitally seduce 25 million e-reader users—all while its poets and graphic novelists enjoy a quiet but determined renaissance.

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Visual Arts and Design

1Brazil's design sector contributed R$ 52 billion to GDP in 2021, with 1.2 million jobs.

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2Fashion design exports reached US$ 2.5 billion in 2022, led by denim and leather goods.

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3Graphic design market valued at R$ 15 billion in 2022, employing 300,000 professionals.

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4Interior design projects grew 12% to 450,000 in 2022, revenue R$ 28 billion.

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5Visual arts market sales hit R$ 8.5 billion in 2022, with 45 art fairs nationwide.

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6Product design innovations registered 2,500 patents in 2022 via INPI.

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7Street art and graffiti festivals in São Paulo generated R$ 500 million tourism impact in 2022.

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8Jewelry design exports from Brazil totaled US$ 600 million in 2022, 70% silver-based.

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9Sustainable design firms grew 20% to 1,500 in Brazil by 2022.

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10Furniture design market R$ 120 billion, exports US$ 1.5B 2022.

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11Textile design production 2.5 billion meters fabric yearly 2022.

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12Photography market R$ 2.8 billion, 50,000 pros registered.

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13Craft design artisans: 10 million, revenue R$ 45 billion 2022.

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14Automotive design sector employed 50,000, innovations 1,200 2022.

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15Art market auctions sold R$ 1.2 billion, 5,000 lots 2022.

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16Packaging design turnover R$ 25 billion, sustainable 30% 2022.

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17Fashion weeks like SPFW had 120 brands, 200 shows 2022.

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18Industrial design degrees graduated 8,000 students 2022.

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19Graphic design freelancers 150,000 active 2022.

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20Bienal de São Paulo art exhibition 1 million visitors 2022.

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21Leather fashion exports US$ 1 billion 2022.

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22Museum visits 50 million nationwide 2022.

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23Toy design market R$ 12 billion, local brands 40% 2022.

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24Calligraphy and typography studios 500, projects 10,000 2022.

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25Street fashion brands 2,000 microenterprises 2022.

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26Sculpture sales R$ 250 million at fairs 2022.

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27UX/UI design jobs 80,000 openings 2022.

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Visual Arts and Design Interpretation

Brazil's creative sector is not just an artistic flourish; it's a formidable economic engine, stitching together billions in revenue and millions of livelihoods from the vibrant threads of design, fashion, and art.

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ANCINE
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FILMEB
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ABCA
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APCA
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PRO-MUSICABR
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IFPI
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ABPD
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ABRAMUS
abramus.org.br
abramus.org.br
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UBC
ubc.org.br
ubc.org.br
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CHARTS
charts.spotify.com
charts.spotify.com
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ROCKINRIO
rockinrio.com
rockinrio.com
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BILLBOARD
billboard.com.br
billboard.com.br
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SNAP
snap.com.br
snap.com.br
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CBL
cbl.org.br
cbl.org.br
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RETROSPECTIVA
retrospectiva.cbl.org.br
retrospectiva.cbl.org.br
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SINDICATO-DOS-EDITORIAIS
sindicato-dos-editoriais.com.br
sindicato-dos-editoriais.com.br
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UBOOK
ubook.com.br
ubook.com.br
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BRAZILIANPUBLISHERS
brazilianpublishers.com.br
brazilianpublishers.com.br
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ABRELIVROS
abrelivros.org.br
abrelivros.org.br
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IBGE
ibge.gov.br
ibge.gov.br
Reference 22
FLIP
flip.org.br
flip.org.br
Reference 23
ABD
abd.br
abd.br
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ABEST
abest.org.br
abest.org.br
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ABEDESIGN
abedesign.org.br
abedesign.org.br

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ASBAI
asbai.org.br
asbai.org.br
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ABRAFARTI
abrafarti.org.br
abrafarti.org.br
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PREFEITURA
prefeitura.sp.gov.br
prefeitura.sp.gov.br
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CIBJO
cibjo.org
cibjo.org
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ABIPLA
abipla.org.br
abipla.org.br
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MEIOEMENSAGEM
meioemensagem.com.br
meioemensagem.com.br
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IABBRASIL
iabbrasil.org.br
iabbrasil.org.br
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ABRAGAMES
abragames.org
abragames.org
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KANTAR
kantar.com
kantar.com
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BRASILSOFTWARE
brasilsoftware.com
brasilsoftware.com
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CBGE
cbge.org.br
cbge.org.br
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INTERCOM
intercom.org.br
intercom.org.br
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FIRJAN
firjan.com.br
firjan.com.br
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ABRACINE
abracine.net
abracine.net
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RECORD
record.tv
record.tv
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SBT
sbt.com.br
sbt.com.br
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ANATEL
anatel.gov.br
anatel.gov.br
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INCINE
incine.gob.ar
incine.gob.ar
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ABAPROD
abaprod.com.br
abaprod.com.br
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ECAD
ecad.org.br
ecad.org.br
Reference 46
NEWSROOM
newsroom.spotify.com
newsroom.spotify.com
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YOUTUBE
youtube.com
youtube.com
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AIBI
aibi.org.br
aibi.org.br
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DEEZER
deezer.com
deezer.com
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STARTUPI
startupi.com.br
startupi.com.br
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MINISTERIODACULTURA
ministeriodacultura.gov.br
ministeriodacultura.gov.br
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AMAZON
amazon.com.br
amazon.com.br
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ANR
anr.com.br
anr.com.br
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VEJA
veja.abril.com.br
veja.abril.com.br
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PREMIOJABUTI
premiojabuti.com.br
premiojabuti.com.br
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KOBO
kobo.com
kobo.com
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ABIMOVEL
abimovel.com
abimovel.com
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ABIT
abit.org.br
abit.org.br
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ARQPHOTO
arqphoto.org.br
arqphoto.org.br
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SEBRAE
sebrae.com.br
sebrae.com.br
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ANFAVEA
anfavea.com.br
anfavea.com.br
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ARTEBRASILEIRA
artebrasileira.com.br
artebrasileira.com.br
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ABREP
abrep.org.br
abrep.org.br
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SPFW
spfw.com.br
spfw.com.br
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OPHUB
ophub.com.br
ophub.com.br
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ABRALE
abrale.com.br
abrale.com.br
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ABRAGAMES
abragames.org.br
abragames.org.br
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RDSTATION
rdstation.com
rdstation.com
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NONFUNGIBLE
nonfungible.com
nonfungible.com
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SEMRUSH
semrush.com
semrush.com
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EBIT
ebit.com.br
ebit.com.br
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GAMESCOM
gamescom.com.br
gamescom.com.br
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RI
ri.globo.com
ri.globo.com
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SOCINE
socine.org.br
socine.org.br
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SPOTIFYFORARTISTS
spotifyforartists.com
spotifyforartists.com
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MUSICA
musica.ufrj.br
musica.ufrj.br
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LATINGRAMMY
latingrammy.com
latingrammy.com
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MIXMAG
mixmag.com.br
mixmag.com.br
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FUNDACAOCECILIARODRIGUES
fundacaoceciliarodrigues.org.br
fundacaoceciliarodrigues.org.br
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PREMIOPRUDENTE
premioprudente.org.br
premioprudente.org.br
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LIVRARIASCURITIBA
livrariascuritiba.com.br
livrariascuritiba.com.br
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BRITISHCOUNCIL
britishcouncil.org.br
britishcouncil.org.br
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CCXP
ccxp.com.br
ccxp.com.br
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BNDIGITAL
bndigital.bn.gov.br
bndigital.bn.gov.br
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BIENAL
bienal.org.br
bienal.org.br
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CICB
cicb.org.br
cicb.org.br
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ABRABRINQ
abrabrinq.org.br
abrabrinq.org.br
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ATYPICA
atypica.org.br
atypica.org.br
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99FREELAS
99freelas.com.br
99freelas.com.br
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ABERT
abert.org.br
abert.org.br
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SINAPRO
sinapro.org.br
sinapro.org.br
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TRANSPARENCYREPORT
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transparencyreport.google.com
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ABR AGAMES
abr agames.org.br
abr agames.org.br
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PROPAGANDAEMPAUTA
propagandaempauta.com.br
propagandaempauta.com.br
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LOMADEE
lomadee.com.br
lomadee.com.br
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DISTRICT
district.com.br
district.com.br