GITNUXREPORT 2026

Marketing And Pr Industry Statistics

Find the sharpest shifts shaping marketing and PR in 2025, from AI guided content and mobile first performance to the fact that programmatic now powers 81% of display buys and retargeting can lift conversions by 70% over cold traffic. You will also see why PR budgets are rising alongside earned media standards and how authenticity, social proof, and privacy concerns are rewriting targeting, from influencer recommendations to video that people actually watch.

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U.S. ad spend totaled $963.5 billion in 2023, digital at 76.8%

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49% of consumers rely on recommendations from influencers

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TV ad spend $68.5 billion in U.S. 2023, down 2% but CTV up 13%

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81% of shoppers research online before purchase, influencing ad targeting

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Print ad revenue $22.4 billion globally in 2023, declining 5%

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64% of consumers cite privacy concerns as ad blocker reason, 2024

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Radio ad spend steady at $15 billion U.S. 2023, podcasts up 13%

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90% of consumers value authenticity in brand ads

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Programmatic buys 81% of display ads, $367 billion global 2023

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73% of millennials influenced by ad humor

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Cinema ad market $3.2 billion worldwide 2023, recovering 12%

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57% of consumers prefer video ads under 15 seconds

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Direct mail response rates 5.3% vs email 0.1%, 2023 benchmarks

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68% of boomers trust TV ads most among formats

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Sponsored content clicks 52% higher than display ads

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44% of ad budgets allocated to performance marketing 2024

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User ad fatigue leads to 27% skip rate on streaming video ads

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79% of smartphone users affected by mobile ads daily

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Brand lift from OOH ads averages 12% awareness increase

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62% of consumers share positive ad experiences socially

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Cross-device ad tracking boosts ROI by 23%, 2023 data

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71% of Gen Z skips skippable ads immediately

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Audio ad recall 2.4x higher than visual alone

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55% of purchases influenced by in-store digital ads

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Emotional ads perform 2x better in purchase intent

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67% of consumers distrust political ads, impacting brand adjacency

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Retargeting ad conversion 70% higher than cold traffic

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82% of investors check brand social before purchase

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DOOH spend up 17% to $8.5 billion U.S. 2023

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76% of consumers use reviews as most trusted ad form

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Ad viewability standard at 70%+, met by 65% of campaigns 2023

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91% of B2B marketers use content marketing as a top tactic in 2024

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Email delivers $42 ROI for every $1 spent, highest among digital channels in 2023

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68% of online experiences begin with a search engine in 2024

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Video content on landing pages increases conversion by 86%, per 2023 studies

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47% of consumers view 3-5 pieces of content before engaging with a brand

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Personalized CTAs outperform generic by 202% in click-through rates, 2023 data

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73% of B2B buyers use social media for purchase decisions in 2024

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Mobile accounts for 54.8% of global website traffic in 2024

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61% of marketers say generating traffic and leads is top content goal

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Voice search will account for 50% of searches by 2025, impacting SEO now

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93% of B2B marketers consider content essential for lead gen, 2024 survey

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Average landing page conversion rate is 2.35% across industries in 2023

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70% of marketers actively plan SEO strategies in 2024

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PPC ad click-through rates average 3.17% for search ads in 2023

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80% of consumers prefer tailored experiences from brands online

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Content marketing generates 3x more leads than outbound at 62% less cost

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51% of marketers plan to increase video budgets in 2024

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AI tools used by 64% of marketers for content creation in 2024

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Organic search drives 53% of website traffic, outperforming paid

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75% of users never scroll past first page of search results

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Retargeting ads recover 98% of visitors who would leave without conversion

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88% of marketers report measurable ROI from content marketing

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Mobile-first design boosts conversions by 15-20% on average, 2023 data

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69% of marketers prioritize improving brand awareness via digital

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Email open rates average 21.5% industry-wide in 2023

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78% of CMOs struggle with data silos in digital campaigns, 2024

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Progressive web apps (PWAs) reduce bounce rates by 20%

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82% of marketers use AI for personalization, boosting engagement 30%

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Average time to ROI for digital campaigns is 12 months, per 2023 benchmarks

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The global marketing industry was valued at $1.5 trillion in 2023, projected to grow to $2.1 trillion by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.2%

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In 2024, the U.S. marketing services market generated $412 billion in revenue, up 5.8% from the previous year

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Digital marketing accounted for 62% of total marketing budgets worldwide in 2023, totaling approximately $950 billion

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The PR industry worldwide reached $129 billion in 2023, with a forecasted CAGR of 6.5% through 2030

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Marketing technology (MarTech) market size hit $344 billion in 2023, expected to exceed $700 billion by 2030

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Asia-Pacific marketing market grew by 12.4% in 2023 to $450 billion, driven by e-commerce expansion

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U.S. digital ad spend reached $269 billion in 2023, comprising 80% of total ad market

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Global influencer marketing market valued at $21.1 billion in 2023, projected to $24 billion in 2024

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Content marketing industry generated $413 billion globally in 2023, with 70% growth in video content spend

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B2B marketing spend averaged $17,200 per employee in large firms in 2023, up 8% YoY

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European marketing agencies reported 4.2% revenue growth in 2023, totaling €250 billion

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SEO services market worldwide was $80 billion in 2023, expected CAGR 16.5% to 2030

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Email marketing software market reached $1.5 billion in 2023, with 14% annual growth

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Programmatic advertising market hit $588 billion globally in 2023, 28% of total digital ad spend

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Global out-of-home (OOH) advertising market was $32 billion in 2023, recovering 15% post-pandemic

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Affiliate marketing industry valued at $17 billion worldwide in 2023, projected to $27 billion by 2027

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Mobile marketing market size stood at $128 billion in 2023, with 20.5% CAGR forecast

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Latin America digital ad market grew 22% to $15.6 billion in 2023

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Event marketing spend recovered to $45 billion globally in 2023, up 18% YoY

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CRM software market for marketing reached $45 billion in 2023, CAGR 11.8%

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Global video advertising market was $223 billion in 2023, 52% of digital ad revenue

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Search engine marketing (SEM) spend totaled $148 billion worldwide in 2023

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Middle East & Africa marketing market valued at $25 billion in 2023, growing 9.8% YoY

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Native advertising market reached $120 billion in 2023, up 15% from 2022

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Experiential marketing industry hit $52 billion globally in 2023, CAGR 12%

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Global display advertising market was $212 billion in 2023, 25% digital share growth

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Marketing automation market size $5.2 billion in 2023, projected $14.8 billion by 2030

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Connected TV (CTV) ad spend reached $25 billion worldwide in 2023, up 20%

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Global audio advertising market $45 billion in 2023, podcast segment up 15%

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Retail media networks ad spend hit $100 billion globally in 2023, CAGR 20%

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83% of PR pros use social media daily for monitoring, 2023 survey

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Average PR campaign generates $4.85 earned media value per $1 spent

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78% of journalists use social media to source stories in 2024

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Share of voice (SOV) metric shows top brands hold 45% more coverage

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92% of organizations increased PR budgets by 10% avg in 2023

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Media mentions for sustainability PR up 300% since 2020

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Average press release pickup rate is 12% across outlets in 2024

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Crisis PR response time under 1 hour boosts reputation recovery by 40%

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65% of executives say PR drives revenue impact, up from 48% in 2022

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Earned media value (EMV) averaged $2.5M per campaign for Fortune 500 in 2023

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70% of PR campaigns track sentiment, with 82% positive post-campaign

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Thought leadership content generates 3x more leads for PR firms

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56% of PR pros measure success via media quality over quantity, 2024

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Brand sentiment improves 25% after successful PR event, avg data

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88% of agencies use AVEs less, shifting to advertising equivalency alternatives

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Corporate reputation index shows PR efforts lift scores by 15 points avg

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41% of PR time spent on measurement and analytics in 2023

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Influencer seeding in PR yields 6.9x higher engagement than traditional

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75% of C-suite execs expect PR to contribute to business outcomes

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PR software market grew to $5.5 billion in 2023, CAGR 14%

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67% of PR campaigns use data visualization for impact reporting

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Net promoter score (NPS) for PR agencies averages 45 in 2023 surveys

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Executive visibility via PR boosts stock value 2.5% avg

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82% of journalists prefer personalized pitches, increasing pickup 2x

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PR attribution to sales pipeline averages 18% contribution, 2024 data

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94% of in-house PR teams collaborate with marketing weekly

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Global trust in media at 40%, driving PR authenticity focus

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55% of PR pros use AI for media monitoring, improving speed 50%

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Event PR generates 24% higher engagement than digital-only

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76% of consumers say authenticity affects brand loyalty via PR

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96% of individuals who complain online about brands expect response within 24h

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TikTok's ad reach grew 91.4% to 1.59 billion users between early 2023-2024

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82% of social media managers report IG Reels as top content format 2024

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Global social media ad spend projected at $246.72 billion in 2024

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59% of marketers plan to increase LinkedIn ad budgets in 2024

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YouTube has 2.7 billion monthly active users as of 2024

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66% of consumers made purchase from social media ad in past 3 months, 2024

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Instagram influencers have 3.53% average engagement rate in 2024

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85.7% of consumers use social media for product research

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Facebook's monthly active users at 3.05 billion in Q1 2024

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40% of Gen Z discovers brands via TikTok influencers, 2024 survey

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Social commerce sales reached $492 billion globally in 2023

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78% of salespeople using social selling outperform peers

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Pinterest monthly users hit 518 million in 2024, up 10% YoY

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54% of Instagram users shopped directly via app in 2024

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Snapchat ad revenue $4.8 billion in 2023, 25% growth

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71% of consumers who had positive service on social recommend brand

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LinkedIn video views up 45% YoY in 2024

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63% of influencer campaigns deliver positive ROI, average 5.78x return

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Twitter (X) has 556 million monthly users in 2024

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92% of consumers trust influencer recommendations over ads

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User-generated content influences 79% of purchases, 2024 data

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WhatsApp monthly users 2 billion in 2024

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48% of brands created TikTok content in 2024, up from 33%

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Facebook ads average CTR 0.89% in 2023

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76% of Instagram users explore interests via platform

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Micro-influencers (10k-100k followers) have 3.5x engagement vs mega

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Social media users average 2h 23m daily in 2024

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67% of Gen Z trust influencers more than celebrities

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55% of marketers use social listening tools daily, 2024

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LinkedIn drives 80% of B2B social traffic leads

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Written by Emilia Santos·Edited by Elena Vasquez·Fact-checked by Peter Sandoval

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 4, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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U.S. ad spend reached $963.5 billion in 2023, with digital accounting for 76.8%, yet shoppers are still turning to human signals like influencer recommendations before they buy. Meanwhile, PR teams are sharpening their measurement and earned media impact as credibility becomes a competitive advantage, with 83% of PR pros using social media daily for monitoring. Put together, these marketing and PR industry statistics reveal a clear tension between where budgets go and what actually earns attention.

Key Takeaways

U.S. ad spend totaled $963.5 billion in 2023, digital at 76.8%
49% of consumers rely on recommendations from influencers
TV ad spend $68.5 billion in U.S. 2023, down 2% but CTV up 13%
91% of B2B marketers use content marketing as a top tactic in 2024
Email delivers $42 ROI for every $1 spent, highest among digital channels in 2023
68% of online experiences begin with a search engine in 2024
The global marketing industry was valued at $1.5 trillion in 2023, projected to grow to $2.1 trillion by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.2%
In 2024, the U.S. marketing services market generated $412 billion in revenue, up 5.8% from the previous year
Digital marketing accounted for 62% of total marketing budgets worldwide in 2023, totaling approximately $950 billion
83% of PR pros use social media daily for monitoring, 2023 survey
Average PR campaign generates $4.85 earned media value per $1 spent
78% of journalists use social media to source stories in 2024
96% of individuals who complain online about brands expect response within 24h
TikTok's ad reach grew 91.4% to 1.59 billion users between early 2023-2024
82% of social media managers report IG Reels as top content format 2024

In 2023, U.S. digital dominated ad spend as influencers and short video shaped purchase decisions nationwide.

Advertising and Consumer Insights

1U.S. ad spend totaled $963.5 billion in 2023, digital at 76.8%

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249% of consumers rely on recommendations from influencers

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3TV ad spend $68.5 billion in U.S. 2023, down 2% but CTV up 13%

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481% of shoppers research online before purchase, influencing ad targeting

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5Print ad revenue $22.4 billion globally in 2023, declining 5%

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664% of consumers cite privacy concerns as ad blocker reason, 2024

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7Radio ad spend steady at $15 billion U.S. 2023, podcasts up 13%

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890% of consumers value authenticity in brand ads

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9Programmatic buys 81% of display ads, $367 billion global 2023

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1073% of millennials influenced by ad humor

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11Cinema ad market $3.2 billion worldwide 2023, recovering 12%

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1257% of consumers prefer video ads under 15 seconds

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13Direct mail response rates 5.3% vs email 0.1%, 2023 benchmarks

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1468% of boomers trust TV ads most among formats

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15Sponsored content clicks 52% higher than display ads

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1644% of ad budgets allocated to performance marketing 2024

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17User ad fatigue leads to 27% skip rate on streaming video ads

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1879% of smartphone users affected by mobile ads daily

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19Brand lift from OOH ads averages 12% awareness increase

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2062% of consumers share positive ad experiences socially

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21Cross-device ad tracking boosts ROI by 23%, 2023 data

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2271% of Gen Z skips skippable ads immediately

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23Audio ad recall 2.4x higher than visual alone

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2455% of purchases influenced by in-store digital ads

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25Emotional ads perform 2x better in purchase intent

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2667% of consumers distrust political ads, impacting brand adjacency

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27Retargeting ad conversion 70% higher than cold traffic

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2882% of investors check brand social before purchase

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29DOOH spend up 17% to $8.5 billion U.S. 2023

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3076% of consumers use reviews as most trusted ad form

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31Ad viewability standard at 70%+, met by 65% of campaigns 2023

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Advertising and Consumer Insights Interpretation

The marketing industry is a masterclass in controlled chaos, where brands feverishly chase consumers who are simultaneously overwhelmed by digital ads, skeptical of anything inauthentic, and yet still somehow swayed by a 15-second video, a friend's recommendation, and that persistent feeling that the billboard they passed knows a little too much about them.

Digital Marketing Statistics

191% of B2B marketers use content marketing as a top tactic in 2024

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2Email delivers $42 ROI for every $1 spent, highest among digital channels in 2023

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368% of online experiences begin with a search engine in 2024

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4Video content on landing pages increases conversion by 86%, per 2023 studies

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547% of consumers view 3-5 pieces of content before engaging with a brand

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6Personalized CTAs outperform generic by 202% in click-through rates, 2023 data

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773% of B2B buyers use social media for purchase decisions in 2024

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8Mobile accounts for 54.8% of global website traffic in 2024

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961% of marketers say generating traffic and leads is top content goal

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10Voice search will account for 50% of searches by 2025, impacting SEO now

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1193% of B2B marketers consider content essential for lead gen, 2024 survey

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12Average landing page conversion rate is 2.35% across industries in 2023

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1370% of marketers actively plan SEO strategies in 2024

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14PPC ad click-through rates average 3.17% for search ads in 2023

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1580% of consumers prefer tailored experiences from brands online

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16Content marketing generates 3x more leads than outbound at 62% less cost

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1751% of marketers plan to increase video budgets in 2024

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18AI tools used by 64% of marketers for content creation in 2024

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19Organic search drives 53% of website traffic, outperforming paid

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2075% of users never scroll past first page of search results

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21Retargeting ads recover 98% of visitors who would leave without conversion

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2288% of marketers report measurable ROI from content marketing

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23Mobile-first design boosts conversions by 15-20% on average, 2023 data

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2469% of marketers prioritize improving brand awareness via digital

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25Email open rates average 21.5% industry-wide in 2023

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2678% of CMOs struggle with data silos in digital campaigns, 2024

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27Progressive web apps (PWAs) reduce bounce rates by 20%

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2882% of marketers use AI for personalization, boosting engagement 30%

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29Average time to ROI for digital campaigns is 12 months, per 2023 benchmarks

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Digital Marketing Statistics Interpretation

While marketers are frantically juggling AI, video, and personalized emails in a desperate race for your attention, remember that the secret sauce is simply creating content so useful that even your algorithms will blush with pride.

Market Size and Growth

1The global marketing industry was valued at $1.5 trillion in 2023, projected to grow to $2.1 trillion by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.2%

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2In 2024, the U.S. marketing services market generated $412 billion in revenue, up 5.8% from the previous year

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3Digital marketing accounted for 62% of total marketing budgets worldwide in 2023, totaling approximately $950 billion

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4The PR industry worldwide reached $129 billion in 2023, with a forecasted CAGR of 6.5% through 2030

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5Marketing technology (MarTech) market size hit $344 billion in 2023, expected to exceed $700 billion by 2030

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6Asia-Pacific marketing market grew by 12.4% in 2023 to $450 billion, driven by e-commerce expansion

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7U.S. digital ad spend reached $269 billion in 2023, comprising 80% of total ad market

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8Global influencer marketing market valued at $21.1 billion in 2023, projected to $24 billion in 2024

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9Content marketing industry generated $413 billion globally in 2023, with 70% growth in video content spend

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10B2B marketing spend averaged $17,200 per employee in large firms in 2023, up 8% YoY

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11European marketing agencies reported 4.2% revenue growth in 2023, totaling €250 billion

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12SEO services market worldwide was $80 billion in 2023, expected CAGR 16.5% to 2030

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13Email marketing software market reached $1.5 billion in 2023, with 14% annual growth

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14Programmatic advertising market hit $588 billion globally in 2023, 28% of total digital ad spend

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15Global out-of-home (OOH) advertising market was $32 billion in 2023, recovering 15% post-pandemic

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16Affiliate marketing industry valued at $17 billion worldwide in 2023, projected to $27 billion by 2027

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17Mobile marketing market size stood at $128 billion in 2023, with 20.5% CAGR forecast

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18Latin America digital ad market grew 22% to $15.6 billion in 2023

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19Event marketing spend recovered to $45 billion globally in 2023, up 18% YoY

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20CRM software market for marketing reached $45 billion in 2023, CAGR 11.8%

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21Global video advertising market was $223 billion in 2023, 52% of digital ad revenue

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22Search engine marketing (SEM) spend totaled $148 billion worldwide in 2023

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23Middle East & Africa marketing market valued at $25 billion in 2023, growing 9.8% YoY

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24Native advertising market reached $120 billion in 2023, up 15% from 2022

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25Experiential marketing industry hit $52 billion globally in 2023, CAGR 12%

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26Global display advertising market was $212 billion in 2023, 25% digital share growth

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27Marketing automation market size $5.2 billion in 2023, projected $14.8 billion by 2030

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28Connected TV (CTV) ad spend reached $25 billion worldwide in 2023, up 20%

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29Global audio advertising market $45 billion in 2023, podcast segment up 15%

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30Retail media networks ad spend hit $100 billion globally in 2023, CAGR 20%

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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

It appears we have collectively decided that shouting into the digital void is now a multi-trillion dollar industry, judging by the relentless surge in marketing and PR spending across every channel known to humankind.

Public Relations Metrics

183% of PR pros use social media daily for monitoring, 2023 survey

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2Average PR campaign generates $4.85 earned media value per $1 spent

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378% of journalists use social media to source stories in 2024

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4Share of voice (SOV) metric shows top brands hold 45% more coverage

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592% of organizations increased PR budgets by 10% avg in 2023

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6Media mentions for sustainability PR up 300% since 2020

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7Average press release pickup rate is 12% across outlets in 2024

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8Crisis PR response time under 1 hour boosts reputation recovery by 40%

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965% of executives say PR drives revenue impact, up from 48% in 2022

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10Earned media value (EMV) averaged $2.5M per campaign for Fortune 500 in 2023

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1170% of PR campaigns track sentiment, with 82% positive post-campaign

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12Thought leadership content generates 3x more leads for PR firms

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1356% of PR pros measure success via media quality over quantity, 2024

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14Brand sentiment improves 25% after successful PR event, avg data

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1588% of agencies use AVEs less, shifting to advertising equivalency alternatives

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16Corporate reputation index shows PR efforts lift scores by 15 points avg

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1741% of PR time spent on measurement and analytics in 2023

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18Influencer seeding in PR yields 6.9x higher engagement than traditional

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1975% of C-suite execs expect PR to contribute to business outcomes

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20PR software market grew to $5.5 billion in 2023, CAGR 14%

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2167% of PR campaigns use data visualization for impact reporting

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22Net promoter score (NPS) for PR agencies averages 45 in 2023 surveys

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23Executive visibility via PR boosts stock value 2.5% avg

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2482% of journalists prefer personalized pitches, increasing pickup 2x

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25PR attribution to sales pipeline averages 18% contribution, 2024 data

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2694% of in-house PR teams collaborate with marketing weekly

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27Global trust in media at 40%, driving PR authenticity focus

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2855% of PR pros use AI for media monitoring, improving speed 50%

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29Event PR generates 24% higher engagement than digital-only

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3076% of consumers say authenticity affects brand loyalty via PR

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Public Relations Metrics Interpretation

While the stats confirm that modern PR is a high-stakes game of digital perception where every minute and dollar must prove its worth, the real victory lies in finally convincing the C-suite that our earned media, authentic storytelling, and crisis speed are not just fluffy reputation points but genuine revenue drivers.

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semrush.com
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SEARCHENGINEJOURNAL
searchenginejournal.com
searchenginejournal.com
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WORDSTREAM
wordstream.com
wordstream.com
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SALESFORCE
salesforce.com
salesforce.com
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DEMANDMETRIC
demandmetric.com
demandmetric.com
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WISTIA
wistia.com
wistia.com
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BACKLINKO
backlinko.com
backlinko.com

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REJOINER
rejoiner.com
rejoiner.com
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THINKWITHGOOGLE
thinkwithgoogle.com
thinkwithgoogle.com
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MARKETINGDIVE
marketingdive.com
marketingdive.com
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MAILCHIMP
mailchimp.com
mailchimp.com
Reference 30
SIMICART
simicart.com
simicart.com
Reference 31
IBM
ibm.com
ibm.com
Reference 32
MARKETINGPROFS
marketingprofs.com
marketingprofs.com
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SOCIALPILOT
socialpilot.co
socialpilot.co
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DATAREPORTAL
datareportal.com
datareportal.com
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SPROUTSOCIAL
sproutsocial.com
sproutsocial.com
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SOCIALMEDIAEXAMINER
socialmediaexaminer.com
socialmediaexaminer.com
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HOOTSUITE
hootsuite.com
hootsuite.com
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GWI
gwi.com
gwi.com
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INVESTOR
investor.fb.com
investor.fb.com
Reference 40
MINTEL
mintel.com
mintel.com
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LINKEDIN
linkedin.com
linkedin.com
Reference 42
NEWSROOM
newsroom.pinterest.com
newsroom.pinterest.com
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BUSINESS
business.instagram.com
business.instagram.com
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INVESTOR
investor.snap.com
investor.snap.com
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SPRINKLR
sprinklr.com
sprinklr.com
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BLOG
blog.linkedin.com
blog.linkedin.com
Reference 47
ANA
ana.net
ana.net
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NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
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STACKLA
stackla.com
stackla.com
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MORNINGCONSULT
morningconsult.com
morningconsult.com
Reference 51
PRSA
prsa.org
prsa.org
Reference 52
MELTWATER
meltwater.com
meltwater.com
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CISION
cision.prnewswire.com
cision.prnewswire.com
Reference 54
PRNEWSWIRE
prnewswire.com
prnewswire.com
Reference 55
PRWEEK
prweek.com
prweek.com
Reference 56
PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com
Reference 57
CISION
cision.com
cision.com
Reference 58
INSTITUTE
institute.icrinc.com
institute.icrinc.com
Reference 59
EDELMAN
edelman.com
edelman.com
Reference 60
USP-PR
usp-pr.org
usp-pr.org
Reference 61
BRANDWATCH
brandwatch.com
brandwatch.com
Reference 62
AMECORG
amecorg.com
amecorg.com
Reference 63
REPUTATIONINSTITUTE
reputationinstitute.com
reputationinstitute.com
Reference 64
PRCOUNCIL
prcouncil.net
prcouncil.net
Reference 65
PREZLY
prezly.com
prezly.com
Reference 66
IPR
ipr.org.uk
ipr.org.uk
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PRDAILY
prdaily.com
prdaily.com
Reference 68
HBR
hbr.org
hbr.org
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HELPAREPORTER
helpareporter.com
helpareporter.com
Reference 70
EVENTSFORCE
eventsforce.com
eventsforce.com
Reference 71
FLEISHMANHILLARD
fleishmanhillard.com
fleishmanhillard.com
Reference 72
KANTAR
kantar.com
kantar.com
Reference 73
NATIVEADVERTISINGINSTITUTE
nativeadvertisinginstitute.com
nativeadvertisinginstitute.com
Reference 74
MMAGLOBAL
mmaglobal.com
mmaglobal.com
Reference 75
ADJUST
adjust.com
adjust.com
Reference 76
OAAA
oaaa.org
oaaa.org
Reference 77
KRUX
krux.com
krux.com
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EDISONRESEARCH
edisonresearch.com
edisonresearch.com
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PATHINTERACTIVE
pathinteractive.com
pathinteractive.com
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ADAGE
adage.com
adage.com
Reference 81
CRITEO
criteo.com
criteo.com
Reference 82
FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
Reference 83
BRIGHTLOCAL
brightlocal.com
brightlocal.com