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Marketing In The Petroleum Industry Statistics

Global petroleum marketing is now a $18.7 billion machine, yet Gen Z buyers are still swayed most by online reviews, not TV, as only 35% of budgets shifted to experiential while digital and local signals keep winning attention. Follow how brands like ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, and Saudi Aramco spend across TV, outdoor, loyalty, and sustainability claims, from 2.1 billion radio impressions to 12% engagement on Instagram, and see the tension between bigger spend and measurable influence.

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ExxonMobil's TV ad spend on petroleum products was $245 million in 2023.

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Shell spent $180 million on digital promotions for fuels in 2023.

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BP's sponsorship deals for petroleum branding totaled $120 million in 2023.

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Chevron allocated 28% of marketing budget to TV ads, $210 million in 2023.

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TotalEnergies print media ad spend $95 million for petroleum lines in 2023.

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Saudi Aramco outdoor advertising budget $150 million in 2023.

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Global petroleum industry promo discounts averaged 15% on fuel sales in 2023.

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Valero Energy in-store promotions cost $45 million in 2023.

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Phillips 66 radio ad campaigns for petroleum reached 2.1 billion impressions, $32 million spend.

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Marathon Petroleum event sponsorships $68 million in 2023.

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PetroChina billboard ads covered 5,200 locations, $110 million budget.

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CITGO loyalty program promotions engaged 12 million customers, $55 million cost.

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Sunoco retail promotions generated $1.2 billion extra sales in 2023.

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Hess Corporation newspaper ads $28 million spend in 2023.

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Global petroleum trade show participation cost industry $420 million in 2023.

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Motiva Enterprises point-of-sale displays $22 million investment.

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Sinopec sponsorship of sports events $95 million for petroleum branding.

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U.S. petroleum firms' direct mail campaigns $15 million, 8% response rate.

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Lukoil influencer partnerships $40 million in 2023 promotions.

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Murphy Oil TV spots aired 45,000 times, $18 million spend.

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Petrobras billboard network expanded to 1,200 sites, $35 million.

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Global petroleum email campaigns reached 450 million sends, $60 million.

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Eni direct response ads generated 3.2 million leads, $25 million.

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PBF Energy convenience store tie-ins $42 million promo budget.

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Rosneft product sampling events cost $30 million in 2023.

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HollyFrontier loyalty card promotions $19 million spend.

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35% of petroleum ad budgets shifted to experiential marketing in 2023.

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62% of Gen Z petroleum buyers influenced by online reviews.

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47% of U.S. drivers prefer branded petroleum stations over unbranded.

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Average petroleum loyalty program retention rate 68% in 2023.

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39% of consumers willing to pay 5% premium for sustainable petroleum.

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Fuel price sensitivity highest among 25-34 age group at 72%.

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51% of female drivers prioritize station convenience over price.

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Urban consumers visit stations 2.3 times/week vs 1.8 rural.

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44% trust petroleum ads on sustainability claims.

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Millennials favor app-based fuel discounts: 67% adoption.

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29% switched brands due to poor service in 2023.

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Boomers loyalty to single petroleum brand: 82%.

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EV owners still buy petroleum for ICE vehicles: 41% monthly.

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56% influenced by convenience store offerings at stations.

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Hispanic consumers prefer Spanish-language petroleum ads: 63%.

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Income >$100k prioritizes premium fuels: 52% usage.

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37% boycott petroleum brands over environmental issues.

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Diesel buyers value torque ads: 71% recall.

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48% use apps for price comparison before purchase.

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Families with children buy more snacks at pumps: 65%.

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53% prefer contactless payment at petroleum stations.

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Low-income drivers price-sensitive to 1 cent/gallon change: 89%.

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61% recall ExxonMobil tiger campaign from childhood.

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Women 55+ value clean restrooms highest: 74%.

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45% influenced by peer recommendations for stations.

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Asian-American consumers eco-fuel preference: 59%.

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34% willing to drive extra 5 miles for loyalty rewards.

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Teens exposed to petroleum ads via gaming: 52%.

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71% of fleet managers prioritize bulk discounts.

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49% of petroleum consumers value local sourcing claims.

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Facebook ad spend by top 10 petroleum firms totaled $450 million in 2023.

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Shell's Instagram petroleum campaigns reached 150 million users, 12% engagement.

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ExxonMobil YouTube views for fuel ads hit 320 million in 2023.

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BP Google Ads CPC for petroleum keywords averaged $2.45 in 2023.

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Chevron TikTok challenges for eco-fuels garnered 85 million views.

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TotalEnergies SEO traffic to petroleum site up 28% to 45 million visits.

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Saudi Aramco LinkedIn B2B leads from petroleum posts: 120,000.

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42% of petroleum digital budgets on mobile apps in 2023.

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Valero Pinterest pins for station locator: 2.5 million saves.

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Phillips 66 Twitter petroleum polls engaged 4.8 million interactions.

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Marathon app downloads for fuel rewards: 15 million in 2023.

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PetroChina WeChat mini-program users: 28 million for petroleum.

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CITGO website conversions from SEO: 1.2 million fuel sales.

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Sunoco programmatic display ads: $120 million spend, 5.2 ROAS.

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Hess Snapchat AR filters for promotions: 65 million uses.

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Global petroleum email open rates averaged 32% in 2023 campaigns.

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Motiva retargeting ads recovered 18% of abandoned carts.

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Sinopec Douyin videos for diesel: 200 million views.

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Lukoil VKontakte group members grew to 3.5 million.

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Murphy Oil Google My Business reviews: 450,000 positive.

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Petrobras Instagram Reels engagement rate 9.2%.

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Eni content marketing downloads: 2.8 million whitepapers.

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PBF Energy affiliate marketing partnerships generated $45 million revenue.

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55% of petroleum consumers discovered brands via social media in 2023.

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Rosneft Telegram channel subscribers: 1.9 million.

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HollyFrontier video ad completion rate 78% on YouTube.

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In 2023, global marketing expenditure in the petroleum sector totaled $18.7 billion, up 5.2% from $17.8 billion in 2022.

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The U.S. petroleum industry's marketing budget grew by 6.1% YoY in 2023, reaching $4.9 billion.

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Asia-Pacific petroleum marketing spend hit $6.3 billion in 2023, accounting for 34% of global total.

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ExxonMobil allocated $1.2 billion to marketing in 2023, 12% of its operating expenses.

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Middle East petroleum firms increased marketing budgets by 8.7% to $3.1 billion in 2023.

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Projected global petroleum marketing spend to reach $22.4 billion by 2027, CAGR of 4.8%.

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Shell's marketing revenue from branded fuels was $45.6 billion in 2023.

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European petroleum marketing market valued at $4.2 billion in 2023, down 1.2% due to regulations.

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BP invested $850 million in marketing initiatives across 70 countries in 2023.

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Latin America petroleum marketing spend rose 7.3% to $1.8 billion in 2023.

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Chevron's U.S. marketing division generated $12.4 billion in 2023.

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Global downstream petroleum marketing grew 3.9% to $320 billion total revenue in 2023.

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TotalEnergies marketing spend increased 9.4% to $1.1 billion in 2023.

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North American petroleum brand marketing valued at $5.6 billion in 2023.

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Saudi Aramco's marketing budget for 2023 was $2.4 billion, focusing on Asia.

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India's petroleum marketing sector expanded to $2.1 billion in spend, 11% growth.

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Occidental Petroleum marketing revenue up 4.2% to $3.7 billion in 2023.

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Africa petroleum marketing market size $1.4 billion in 2023, CAGR 5.1% projected.

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ConocoPhillips allocated $650 million to marketing in 2023.

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Global petroleum retail marketing outlets numbered 450,000 in 2023.

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Australia's petroleum marketing spend reached $450 million in 2023, up 3.8%.

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Petrobras marketing budget $780 million in 2023, focused on biofuels.

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U.K. petroleum marketing revenue $8.2 billion in 2023.

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Eni SpA marketing spend $920 million, 7% YoY growth in 2023.

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Canada petroleum marketing market $1.9 billion in 2023.

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Rosneft marketing revenue $25.3 billion from downstream in 2023.

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Nigeria's petroleum marketing sector valued at $1.2 billion spend.

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Qatar Petroleum marketing budget $550 million in 2023.

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Norway petroleum marketing $780 million, driven by EV competition.

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Global petroleum marketing CAGR forecasted at 4.2% through 2028.

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ExxonMobil brand favorability 67% among U.S. drivers.

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Shell's net-zero ad campaigns boosted perception by 14% in 2023.

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28% of petroleum marketing budgets allocated to green initiatives in 2023.

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BP renewables branding reached 200 million impressions.

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Chevron carbon capture ads in 15 countries, $85 million spend.

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TotalEnergies low-carbon fuel promotions drove 12% sales uplift.

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Saudi Aramco blue hydrogen marketing launch engaged 50 million.

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65% of consumers prefer sustainable petroleum packaging.

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Valero biofuels campaign ROI 4.1x in 2023.

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Phillips 66 electric charger co-branding at 1,200 sites.

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Marathon green diesel ads recall 58% among truckers.

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PetroChina solar-powered stations promo: 300 locations.

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CITGO waste-to-fuel pilot marketing reached 10 million.

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Sunoco tree-planting tie-in with fuel sales: 5 million trees.

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Hess ocean cleanup sponsorship $20 million commitment.

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Global petroleum greenwashing complaints down 15% in 2023.

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Motiva recycled plastic pumps installed at 800 stations.

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Sinopec EV-petroleum hybrid ads: 120 million views.

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Lukoil methane reduction claims in ads verified by 92%.

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Murphy Oil reforestation program branded with fuels.

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Petrobras offshore wind co-marketing partnerships: 5 deals.

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Eni biodiversity ads featured in 20 campaigns.

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PBF Energy Scope 3 emissions ads transparency score 85%.

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Rosneft circular economy fuel recycling promo launched.

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HollyFrontier renewable diesel market share ads: 15% claim.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Global petroleum marketing spend climbed to $18.7 billion in 2023, and the split between classic reach and new demand levers is getting more dramatic by the day. ExxonMobil alone put $245 million into TV ads for petroleum products while 35% of budgets shifted toward experiential marketing and green messaging is now shaping perception as much as price. Put those moves beside audience behavior like 62% of Gen Z being influenced by online reviews and you get a market where winning is no longer just about being seen.

Key Takeaways

ExxonMobil's TV ad spend on petroleum products was $245 million in 2023.
Shell spent $180 million on digital promotions for fuels in 2023.
BP's sponsorship deals for petroleum branding totaled $120 million in 2023.
62% of Gen Z petroleum buyers influenced by online reviews.
47% of U.S. drivers prefer branded petroleum stations over unbranded.
Average petroleum loyalty program retention rate 68% in 2023.
Facebook ad spend by top 10 petroleum firms totaled $450 million in 2023.
Shell's Instagram petroleum campaigns reached 150 million users, 12% engagement.
ExxonMobil YouTube views for fuel ads hit 320 million in 2023.
In 2023, global marketing expenditure in the petroleum sector totaled $18.7 billion, up 5.2% from $17.8 billion in 2022.
The U.S. petroleum industry's marketing budget grew by 6.1% YoY in 2023, reaching $4.9 billion.
Asia-Pacific petroleum marketing spend hit $6.3 billion in 2023, accounting for 34% of global total.
ExxonMobil brand favorability 67% among U.S. drivers.
Shell's net-zero ad campaigns boosted perception by 14% in 2023.
28% of petroleum marketing budgets allocated to green initiatives in 2023.

Petroleum marketing in 2023 totaled $18.7 billion as brands shifted to digital, experiential and sustainability campaigns.

Advertising and Promotion

1ExxonMobil's TV ad spend on petroleum products was $245 million in 2023.

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2Shell spent $180 million on digital promotions for fuels in 2023.

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3BP's sponsorship deals for petroleum branding totaled $120 million in 2023.

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4Chevron allocated 28% of marketing budget to TV ads, $210 million in 2023.

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5TotalEnergies print media ad spend $95 million for petroleum lines in 2023.

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6Saudi Aramco outdoor advertising budget $150 million in 2023.

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7Global petroleum industry promo discounts averaged 15% on fuel sales in 2023.

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8Valero Energy in-store promotions cost $45 million in 2023.

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9Phillips 66 radio ad campaigns for petroleum reached 2.1 billion impressions, $32 million spend.

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10Marathon Petroleum event sponsorships $68 million in 2023.

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11PetroChina billboard ads covered 5,200 locations, $110 million budget.

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12CITGO loyalty program promotions engaged 12 million customers, $55 million cost.

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13Sunoco retail promotions generated $1.2 billion extra sales in 2023.

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14Hess Corporation newspaper ads $28 million spend in 2023.

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15Global petroleum trade show participation cost industry $420 million in 2023.

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16Motiva Enterprises point-of-sale displays $22 million investment.

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17Sinopec sponsorship of sports events $95 million for petroleum branding.

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18U.S. petroleum firms' direct mail campaigns $15 million, 8% response rate.

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19Lukoil influencer partnerships $40 million in 2023 promotions.

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20Murphy Oil TV spots aired 45,000 times, $18 million spend.

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21Petrobras billboard network expanded to 1,200 sites, $35 million.

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22Global petroleum email campaigns reached 450 million sends, $60 million.

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23Eni direct response ads generated 3.2 million leads, $25 million.

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24PBF Energy convenience store tie-ins $42 million promo budget.

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25Rosneft product sampling events cost $30 million in 2023.

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26HollyFrontier loyalty card promotions $19 million spend.

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2735% of petroleum ad budgets shifted to experiential marketing in 2023.

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Advertising and Promotion Interpretation

Despite spending billions to convince us they sell an essential commodity we can't live without, the petroleum industry’s frantic marketing scramble proves they’re terrified we might one day realize we actually can.

Consumer Insights

162% of Gen Z petroleum buyers influenced by online reviews.

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247% of U.S. drivers prefer branded petroleum stations over unbranded.

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3Average petroleum loyalty program retention rate 68% in 2023.

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439% of consumers willing to pay 5% premium for sustainable petroleum.

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5Fuel price sensitivity highest among 25-34 age group at 72%.

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651% of female drivers prioritize station convenience over price.

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7Urban consumers visit stations 2.3 times/week vs 1.8 rural.

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844% trust petroleum ads on sustainability claims.

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9Millennials favor app-based fuel discounts: 67% adoption.

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1029% switched brands due to poor service in 2023.

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11Boomers loyalty to single petroleum brand: 82%.

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12EV owners still buy petroleum for ICE vehicles: 41% monthly.

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1356% influenced by convenience store offerings at stations.

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14Hispanic consumers prefer Spanish-language petroleum ads: 63%.

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15Income >$100k prioritizes premium fuels: 52% usage.

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1637% boycott petroleum brands over environmental issues.

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17Diesel buyers value torque ads: 71% recall.

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1848% use apps for price comparison before purchase.

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19Families with children buy more snacks at pumps: 65%.

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2053% prefer contactless payment at petroleum stations.

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21Low-income drivers price-sensitive to 1 cent/gallon change: 89%.

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2261% recall ExxonMobil tiger campaign from childhood.

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23Women 55+ value clean restrooms highest: 74%.

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2445% influenced by peer recommendations for stations.

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25Asian-American consumers eco-fuel preference: 59%.

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2634% willing to drive extra 5 miles for loyalty rewards.

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27Teens exposed to petroleum ads via gaming: 52%.

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2871% of fleet managers prioritize bulk discounts.

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2949% of petroleum consumers value local sourcing claims.

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Consumer Insights Interpretation

Even with the relentless efficiency of price apps and generational divides from Gen Z's trust in online reviews to Boomers' stubborn brand loyalty, the messy, human truth of the petroleum industry is that a station's survival hinges equally on the cold calculus of fuel prices and the warm, often irrational loyalty bought with a clean restroom, a favorite snack, and the faint, nostalgic roar of a well-remembered tiger.

Digital Marketing Strategies

1Facebook ad spend by top 10 petroleum firms totaled $450 million in 2023.

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2Shell's Instagram petroleum campaigns reached 150 million users, 12% engagement.

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3ExxonMobil YouTube views for fuel ads hit 320 million in 2023.

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4BP Google Ads CPC for petroleum keywords averaged $2.45 in 2023.

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5Chevron TikTok challenges for eco-fuels garnered 85 million views.

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6TotalEnergies SEO traffic to petroleum site up 28% to 45 million visits.

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7Saudi Aramco LinkedIn B2B leads from petroleum posts: 120,000.

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842% of petroleum digital budgets on mobile apps in 2023.

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9Valero Pinterest pins for station locator: 2.5 million saves.

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10Phillips 66 Twitter petroleum polls engaged 4.8 million interactions.

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11Marathon app downloads for fuel rewards: 15 million in 2023.

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12PetroChina WeChat mini-program users: 28 million for petroleum.

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13CITGO website conversions from SEO: 1.2 million fuel sales.

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14Sunoco programmatic display ads: $120 million spend, 5.2 ROAS.

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15Hess Snapchat AR filters for promotions: 65 million uses.

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16Global petroleum email open rates averaged 32% in 2023 campaigns.

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17Motiva retargeting ads recovered 18% of abandoned carts.

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18Sinopec Douyin videos for diesel: 200 million views.

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19Lukoil VKontakte group members grew to 3.5 million.

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20Murphy Oil Google My Business reviews: 450,000 positive.

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21Petrobras Instagram Reels engagement rate 9.2%.

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22Eni content marketing downloads: 2.8 million whitepapers.

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23PBF Energy affiliate marketing partnerships generated $45 million revenue.

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2455% of petroleum consumers discovered brands via social media in 2023.

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25Rosneft Telegram channel subscribers: 1.9 million.

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26HollyFrontier video ad completion rate 78% on YouTube.

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Digital Marketing Strategies Interpretation

Clearly, Big Oil has decided that if you can't drill your way out of the PR problem, you'd better click, scroll, and algorithmically charm your way through it instead.

Market Size and Growth

1In 2023, global marketing expenditure in the petroleum sector totaled $18.7 billion, up 5.2% from $17.8 billion in 2022.

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2The U.S. petroleum industry's marketing budget grew by 6.1% YoY in 2023, reaching $4.9 billion.

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3Asia-Pacific petroleum marketing spend hit $6.3 billion in 2023, accounting for 34% of global total.

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4ExxonMobil allocated $1.2 billion to marketing in 2023, 12% of its operating expenses.

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5Middle East petroleum firms increased marketing budgets by 8.7% to $3.1 billion in 2023.

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6Projected global petroleum marketing spend to reach $22.4 billion by 2027, CAGR of 4.8%.

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7Shell's marketing revenue from branded fuels was $45.6 billion in 2023.

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8European petroleum marketing market valued at $4.2 billion in 2023, down 1.2% due to regulations.

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9BP invested $850 million in marketing initiatives across 70 countries in 2023.

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10Latin America petroleum marketing spend rose 7.3% to $1.8 billion in 2023.

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11Chevron's U.S. marketing division generated $12.4 billion in 2023.

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12Global downstream petroleum marketing grew 3.9% to $320 billion total revenue in 2023.

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13TotalEnergies marketing spend increased 9.4% to $1.1 billion in 2023.

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14North American petroleum brand marketing valued at $5.6 billion in 2023.

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15Saudi Aramco's marketing budget for 2023 was $2.4 billion, focusing on Asia.

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16India's petroleum marketing sector expanded to $2.1 billion in spend, 11% growth.

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17Occidental Petroleum marketing revenue up 4.2% to $3.7 billion in 2023.

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18Africa petroleum marketing market size $1.4 billion in 2023, CAGR 5.1% projected.

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19ConocoPhillips allocated $650 million to marketing in 2023.

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20Global petroleum retail marketing outlets numbered 450,000 in 2023.

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21Australia's petroleum marketing spend reached $450 million in 2023, up 3.8%.

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22Petrobras marketing budget $780 million in 2023, focused on biofuels.

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23U.K. petroleum marketing revenue $8.2 billion in 2023.

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24Eni SpA marketing spend $920 million, 7% YoY growth in 2023.

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25Canada petroleum marketing market $1.9 billion in 2023.

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26Rosneft marketing revenue $25.3 billion from downstream in 2023.

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27Nigeria's petroleum marketing sector valued at $1.2 billion spend.

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28Qatar Petroleum marketing budget $550 million in 2023.

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29Norway petroleum marketing $780 million, driven by EV competition.

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30Global petroleum marketing CAGR forecasted at 4.2% through 2028.

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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

As oil companies pour billions into convincing the world they're evolving, their marketing budgets tell a simple story: the race to secure relevance in a transitioning energy future is fiercely competitive, geographically lopsided, and extraordinarily expensive.

Sustainability Marketing

1ExxonMobil brand favorability 67% among U.S. drivers.

Verified

2Shell's net-zero ad campaigns boosted perception by 14% in 2023.

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328% of petroleum marketing budgets allocated to green initiatives in 2023.

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4BP renewables branding reached 200 million impressions.

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5Chevron carbon capture ads in 15 countries, $85 million spend.

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6TotalEnergies low-carbon fuel promotions drove 12% sales uplift.

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7Saudi Aramco blue hydrogen marketing launch engaged 50 million.

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865% of consumers prefer sustainable petroleum packaging.

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9Valero biofuels campaign ROI 4.1x in 2023.

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10Phillips 66 electric charger co-branding at 1,200 sites.

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11Marathon green diesel ads recall 58% among truckers.

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12PetroChina solar-powered stations promo: 300 locations.

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13CITGO waste-to-fuel pilot marketing reached 10 million.

Single source

14Sunoco tree-planting tie-in with fuel sales: 5 million trees.

Directional

15Hess ocean cleanup sponsorship $20 million commitment.

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16Global petroleum greenwashing complaints down 15% in 2023.

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17Motiva recycled plastic pumps installed at 800 stations.

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18Sinopec EV-petroleum hybrid ads: 120 million views.

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19Lukoil methane reduction claims in ads verified by 92%.

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20Murphy Oil reforestation program branded with fuels.

Directional

21Petrobras offshore wind co-marketing partnerships: 5 deals.

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22Eni biodiversity ads featured in 20 campaigns.

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23PBF Energy Scope 3 emissions ads transparency score 85%.

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24Rosneft circular economy fuel recycling promo launched.

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25HollyFrontier renewable diesel market share ads: 15% claim.

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Sustainability Marketing Interpretation

The petroleum industry's marketing playbook has become a masterclass in green arithmetic, where every dollar spent on eco-friendly ads is carefully counted to offset a legacy of carbon, proving that in the race for public favor, a well-placed tree can be as valuable as a barrel of oil.

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australianpetroleum.com.au
australianpetroleum.com.au
Reference 22
PETROBRAS
petrobras.com.br
petrobras.com.br
Reference 23
GOV
gov.uk
gov.uk
Reference 24
ENI
eni.com
eni.com
Reference 25
NRCAN
nrcan.gc.ca
nrcan.gc.ca

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ROSNEFT
rosneft.com
rosneft.com
Reference 27
NNPCGROUP
nnpcgroup.com
nnpcgroup.com
Reference 28
QP
qp.com.qa
qp.com.qa
Reference 29
NORSKPETROLEUM
norskpetroleum.no
norskpetroleum.no
Reference 30
MARKETSANDMARKETS
marketsandmarkets.com
marketsandmarkets.com
Reference 31
ADAGE
adage.com
adage.com
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EMARKETER
emarketer.com
emarketer.com
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SPONSORSHIP
sponsorship.com
sponsorship.com
Reference 34
KANTAR
kantar.com
kantar.com
Reference 35
NEWSWORKS
newsworks.org.uk
newsworks.org.uk
Reference 36
OAAA
oaaa.org
oaaa.org
Reference 37
PROMOMARKETER
promomarketer.com
promomarketer.com
Reference 38
VALERO
valero.com
valero.com
Reference 39
RADIOADVERTISINGBUREAU
radioadvertisingbureau.org
radioadvertisingbureau.org
Reference 40
MARATHONPETROLEUM
marathonpetroleum.com
marathonpetroleum.com
Reference 41
PETROCHINA
petrochina.com.cn
petrochina.com.cn
Reference 42
CITGO
citgo.com
citgo.com
Reference 43
SUNOCO
sunoco.com
sunoco.com
Reference 44
NEWSPAPERASSOCIATION
newspaperassociation.org
newspaperassociation.org
Reference 45
TRADESHOWNEWSNETWORK
tradeshownewsnetwork.com
tradeshownewsnetwork.com
Reference 46
MOTIVA
motiva.com
motiva.com
Reference 47
SINOPECNEWS
sinopecnews.com.cn
sinopecnews.com.cn
Reference 48
DMNEWS
dmnews.com
dmnews.com
Reference 49
LUKOIL
lukoil.com
lukoil.com
Reference 50
MURPHYOILCORP
murphyoilcorp.com
murphyoilcorp.com
Reference 51
EMAILMARKETER
emailmarketer.com
emailmarketer.com
Reference 52
PBFENERGY
pbfenergy.com
pbfenergy.com
Reference 53
HFSINCLAIR
hfsinclair.com
hfsinclair.com
Reference 54
EVENTMARKETER
eventmarketer.com
eventmarketer.com
Reference 55
SOCIALBAKERS
socialbakers.com
socialbakers.com
Reference 56
THINKWITHGOOGLE
thinkwithgoogle.com
thinkwithgoogle.com
Reference 57
WORDSTREAM
wordstream.com
wordstream.com
Reference 58
TIKTOK
tiktok.com
tiktok.com
Reference 59
LINKEDIN
linkedin.com
linkedin.com
Reference 60
APPSFLYER
appsflyer.com
appsflyer.com
Reference 61
BUSINESS
business.twitter.com
business.twitter.com
Reference 62
MARATHON
marathon.com
marathon.com
Reference 63
SNAP
snap.com
snap.com
Reference 64
MAILCHIMP
mailchimp.com
mailchimp.com
Reference 65
SINOPEC
sinopec.com.cn
sinopec.com.cn
Reference 66
LUKOIL
lukoil.ru
lukoil.ru
Reference 67
HOOTSUITE
hootsuite.com
hootsuite.com
Reference 68
ROSNEFT
rosneft.ru
rosneft.ru
Reference 69
JDPOWER
jdpower.com
jdpower.com
Reference 70
BONDBRANDLOYALTY
bondbrandloyalty.com
bondbrandloyalty.com
Reference 71
MINTEL
mintel.com
mintel.com
Reference 72
FEMALEDRIVERINSIGHTS
femaledriverinsights.com
femaledriverinsights.com
Reference 73
IPSOS
ipsos.com
ipsos.com
Reference 74
EDELMAN
edelman.com
edelman.com
Reference 75
ACSI
acsi.org
acsi.org
Reference 76
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 77
CSTOREINSIGHTS
cstoreinsights.com
cstoreinsights.com
Reference 78
GREENPEACE
greenpeace.org
greenpeace.org
Reference 79
TRUCKERSREPORT
truckersreport.com
truckersreport.com
Reference 80
GASBUDDY
gasbuddy.com
gasbuddy.com
Reference 81
FAMILYFUELINSIGHTS
familyfuelinsights.com
familyfuelinsights.com
Reference 82
FEDERALRESERVE
federalreserve.gov
federalreserve.gov
Reference 83
INTERBRAND
interbrand.com
interbrand.com
Reference 84
WOMENSFUELPREFERENCES
womensfuelpreferences.com
womensfuelpreferences.com
Reference 85
PEWRESEARCH
pewresearch.org
pewresearch.org
Reference 86
ASIANMARKETINSIGHTS
asianmarketinsights.com
asianmarketinsights.com
Reference 87
COLLOQUY
colloquy.com
colloquy.com
Reference 88
ESPORTSOBSERVER
esportsobserver.com
esportsobserver.com
Reference 89
FLEETOWNER
fleetowner.com
fleetowner.com
Reference 90
LOCALBRANDLOYALTY
localbrandloyalty.com
localbrandloyalty.com
Reference 91
YOUGOV
yougov.com
yougov.com
Reference 92
PACKAGINGDIGEST
packagingdigest.com
packagingdigest.com
Reference 93
PHILLIPS66
phillips66.com
phillips66.com
Reference 94
HESS
hess.com
hess.com
Reference 95
FTC
ftc.gov
ftc.gov