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TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $953 | $671 | 42.0 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $1,460 | $586 | 149.1 |
B-to-B magazine | 862 | 627 | 37.4 |
Local newspaper | 13,364 | 1,257 | 963.0 |
National newspaper | 10,124 | 1,233 | 721.4 |
Network TV | 197,948 | 199,059 | -0.6 |
Spot TV | 7,848 | 6,082 | 29.0 |
Syndicated TV | 44,827 | 44,818 | 0.0 |
Cable TV networks | 99,821 | 75,776 | 31.7 |
Spanish-language network TV | 2,002 | 95 | NA |
Network radio | 594 | NA | NA |
National spot radio | 700 | 85 | 724.5 |
Local radio | 369 | 166 | 122.3 |
Outdoor | 17,164 | 23,994 | -28.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 20,192 | 21,969 | -8.1 |
Paid desktop search | 24,089 | 15,767 | 52.8 |
Measured media | 441,363 | 391,512 | 12.7 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
362,086 | 340,675 | 6.3 | |
Oculus | 77,547 | 43,868 | 76.8 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2009 | 5.0 | 0.6 | |
2010 | 8.0 | 0.4 | |
2011 | 28.0 | 0.8 | |
2012 | 67.0 | 1.3 | |
2013 | 117.0 | 1.5 | |
2014 | 135.0 | 1.1 | |
2015 | 281.0 | 1.6 | |
2016 | 310.0 | 1.1 | |
2017 | 324.0 | 0.8 | |
2018 | 1,100.0 | 2.0 | |
2019 | 1,570.0 | 2.2 | |
2020 | 2,260.0 | 2.6 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $85,965 | $70,697 | 21.6 |
Earnings | 29,146 | 18,485 | 57.7 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
US & Canada | 38,433 | 32,206 | 19.3 |
Europe | 20,349 | 16,826 | 20.9 |
Asia-Pacific | 19,848 | 15,406 | 28.8 |
Rest of World | 7,335 | 6,259 | 17.2 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Advertising | 84,169 | 69,655 | 20.8 |
Other revenue | 1,796 | 1,042 | 72.4 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,741 | $1,390 | 25.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $98,355 | $148,565 | -33.8 |
Local magazine | 3 | 7 | -64.3 |
Local newspaper | 4,034 | 135 | NA |
National newspaper | 1,779 | NA | NA |
Network TV | 456,611 | 325,421 | 40.3 |
Spot TV | 46,479 | 33,793 | 37.5 |
Syndicated TV | 133,072 | 96,412 | 38.0 |
Cable TV networks | 469,077 | 465,522 | 0.8 |
Spanish-language network TV | 3,476 | 2,740 | 26.9 |
Network radio | 16,088 | 10,798 | 49.0 |
National spot radio | 2,240 | 2,575 | -13.0 |
Local radio | 8,852 | 4,517 | 96.0 |
Outdoor | 654 | 1,756 | -62.7 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 4,099 | 7,945 | -48.4 |
Paid desktop search | 46,066 | 87,187 | -47.2 |
Measured media | 1,290,884 | 1,187,373 | 8.7 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Humira | 493,758 | 555,557 | -11.1 |
Skyrizi | 201,267 | 71,115 | 183.0 |
Rinvoq | 172,956 | 366 | NA |
Botox | 75,965 | 134,799 | -43.6 |
Ubrelvy | 67,684 | 71 | NA |
Vraylar | 59,201 | 77,049 | -23.2 |
Linzess | 50,977 | 61,318 | -16.9 |
Mavyret | 39,537 | 51,200 | -22.8 |
AbbVie | 33,759 | 15,854 | 112.9 |
Juvederm | 29,530 | 12,822 | 130.3 |
Coolsculpting | 12,918 | 24,509 | -47.3 |
RA.com | 12,193 | 0 | NA |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2011 | 375.0 | 2.1 | |
2012 | 506.0 | 2.8 | |
2013 | 626.0 | 3.3 | |
2014 | 665.0 | 3.3 | |
2015 | 704.0 | 3.1 | |
2016 | 764.0 | 3.0 | |
2017 | 846.0 | 3.0 | |
2018 | 1,100.0 | 3.4 | |
2019 | 1,100.0 | 3.3 | |
2020 | 1,800.0 | 3.9 | |
AbbVie acquired Allergan on May 8, 2020. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "net revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $50,521 | $49,028 | 3.0 |
Earnings | 6,746 | -38 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 34,879 | 23,907 | 45.9 |
International | NA | 9,359 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $677 | $733 | -7.6 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | NA | $2,475 | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 48 | 111 | -56.4 |
Local newspaper | 4 | 250 | -98.5 |
Network TV | 7,470 | 2,924 | 155.5 |
Spot TV | 98 | 612 | -84.1 |
Cable TV networks | 7,267 | 17,078 | -57.5 |
National spot radio | NA | 56 | NA |
Local radio | 1 | 27 | -97.4 |
Outdoor | 835 | 933 | -10.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 2,729 | 8,432 | -67.6 |
Paid desktop search | 5,688 | 3,956 | 43.8 |
Measured media | 24,138 | 36,854 | -34.5 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Adidas | 22,703 | 24,549 | -7.5 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2017 | 3,077.5 | 12.8 | |
2018 | 3,545.7 | 13.7 | |
2019 | 3,406.8 | 12.9 | |
2020 | 2,936.7 | 13.0 | |
Converted to dollars. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "marketing and point-of-sale expenses." 2020: 2.573 billion euros. 2019: 3.042 billion euros. 2018: 3.001 billion euros. 2017: 2.724 billion euros. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "marketing and point-of-sale expenses" as percent of "net sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Adidas (ETR: ADS) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $22,649 | $26,475 | -14.5 |
Earnings | 493 | 2,213 | -77.7 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Asia-Pacific | 7,631 | 9,174 | -16.8 |
Europe | 6,268 | 7,079 | -11.5 |
North America | 5,615 | 6,161 | -8.8 |
Latin America | 1,324 | 1,861 | -28.9 |
Emerging markets | 1,144 | 1,463 | -21.8 |
Russia/CIS | 667 | 737 | -9.5 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Apparel | NA | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $930 | $854 | 8.9 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
B-to-B magazine | 243 | 381 | -36.3 |
Local magazine | 2 | 15 | -88.3 |
Local newspaper | 206 | 659 | -68.7 |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 9 | NA |
Network TV | 170,331 | 149,337 | 14.1 |
Spot TV | 3,454 | 7,020 | -50.8 |
Syndicated TV | 30,083 | 19,101 | 57.5 |
Cable TV networks | 204,179 | 221,752 | -7.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 6,099 | 13,889 | -56.1 |
Network radio | 15,738 | 2,732 | 476.1 |
National spot radio | 3,473 | 13,598 | -74.5 |
Local radio | 19,285 | 11,400 | 69.2 |
Outdoor | 22,126 | 19,526 | 13.3 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,581 | 8,224 | -56.5 |
Paid desktop search | 33,988 | 38,278 | -11.2 |
Measured media | 512,788 | 505,919 | 1.4 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Allstate | 498,754 | 437,750 | 13.9 |
Esurance | 12,354 | 66,083 | -81.3 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2015 | 777.7 | 2.1 | |
2016 | 785.1 | 2.1 | |
2017 | 717.2 | 1.8 | |
2018 | 815.6 | 2.0 | |
2019 | 853.6 | 1.9 | |
2020 | 929.9 | 2.1 | |
Ad costs: Allstate Insurance Group's stated "advertising" expense on Combined Annual Statements (including Allstate, Encompass and Esurance) as filed with regulators. Allstate in fourth-quarter 2019 decided to integrate Esurance into the Allstate brand. Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated "advertising" expense on Combined Annual Statements as percent of stated "total revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Allstate Corp. (NYSE: ALL) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $44,791 | $44,675 | 0.3 |
Earnings | 5,461 | 4,678 | 16.7 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $2,503 | $3,130 | -20.0 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $20,609 | $33,746 | -38.9 |
Sunday magazine | 2,796 | 607 | 360.9 |
B-to-B magazine | 229 | 1,191 | -80.7 |
Local magazine | 13 | NA | NA |
Local newspaper | 2,528 | 5,119 | -50.6 |
National newspaper | 8,968 | 11,154 | -19.6 |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 11 | NA |
Network TV | 209,455 | 306,036 | -31.6 |
Spot TV | 8,973 | 12,636 | -29.0 |
Syndicated TV | 3,292 | 15 | NA |
Cable TV networks | 98,360 | 153,339 | -35.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 15,669 | 19,584 | -20.0 |
National spot radio | 1,799 | 9,557 | -81.2 |
Local radio | 2,413 | 5,100 | -52.7 |
Outdoor | 17,591 | 21,020 | -16.3 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 104,860 | 65,072 | 61.1 |
Paid desktop search | 4,665 | 4,422 | 5.5 |
Measured media | 502,219 | 648,609 | -22.6 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
438,451 | 552,627 | -20.7 | |
YouTube | 39,923 | 59,335 | -32.7 |
FitBit | 21,381 | 28,965 | -26.2 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2001 | 2.5 | 2.9 | |
2002 | 5.6 | 1.3 | |
2003 | 20.9 | 1.4 | |
2004 | 37.7 | 1.2 | |
2005 | 104.3 | 1.7 | |
2006 | 188.4 | 1.8 | |
2007 | 236.7 | 1.4 | |
2008 | 266.4 | 1.2 | |
2009 | 353.4 | 1.5 | |
2010 | 772.0 | 2.6 | |
2011 | 1,544.0 | 4.1 | |
2012 | 1,992.0 | 4.3 | |
2013 | 2,389.0 | 4.3 | |
2014 | 3,004.0 | 4.6 | |
2015 | 3,186.0 | 4.2 | |
2016 | 3,868.0 | 4.3 | |
2017 | 5,134.0 | 4.6 | |
2018 | 6,367.0 | 4.7 | |
2019 | 6,769.0 | 4.2 | |
2020 | 5,374.0 | 2.9 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising and promotional expenses." 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 figures are implied from 10-K filings. Those filings also showed rounded "advertising and promotional expenses" of: 2020: $5.4 billion. 2019: $6.8 billion. 2018: $6.4 billion. 2017: $5.1 billion. 2013: Restated from $2.848 billion to exclude Motorola. 2012: Restated from $2.332 billion to exclude Motorola. 2001: Advertising expenses excluding warrant amortization expense. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising and promotional expenses" as percent of"revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Alphabet (Google) (Nasdaq: GOOG) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $182,527 | $161,857 | 12.8 |
Earnings | 40,269 | 34,343 | 17.3 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 85,014 | 74,843 | 13.6 |
Europe, Middle East, Africa | 55,370 | 50,645 | 9.3 |
Asia, Pacific | 32,550 | 26,928 | 20.9 |
Other Americas | 9,417 | 8,986 | 4.8 |
Hedging gains | 176 | 455 | -61.3 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
168,635 | 151,825 | 11.1 | |
Google cloud | 13,059 | 8,918 | 46.4 |
Other Bets | 657 | 659 | -0.3 |
Hedging gains (losses) | 176 | 455 | -61.3 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $6,796 | $6,879 | -1.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $5,134 | $8,997 | -42.9 |
Sunday magazine | 589 | 607 | -2.9 |
B-to-B magazine | 4,661 | 10,125 | -54.0 |
Spanish-language magazine | 28 | NA | NA |
Local newspaper | 1,711 | 3,512 | -51.3 |
National newspaper | 4,257 | 8,412 | -49.4 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 1 | 5 | -80.0 |
Network TV | 435,419 | 442,632 | -1.6 |
Spot TV | 35,221 | 17,678 | 99.2 |
Syndicated TV | 58,402 | 73,033 | -20.0 |
Cable TV networks | 445,537 | 532,253 | -16.3 |
Spanish-language network TV | 19,167 | 27,758 | -30.9 |
Network radio | 6,875 | 13,161 | -47.8 |
National spot radio | 7,145 | 14,944 | -52.2 |
Local radio | 27,856 | 26,737 | 4.2 |
Outdoor | 37,039 | 52,387 | -29.3 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 173,499 | 200,946 | -13.7 |
Paid desktop search | 518,326 | 406,731 | 27.4 |
Measured media | 1,780,864 | 1,839,917 | -3.2 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Amazon | 1,561,761 | 1,530,514 | 2.0 |
Whole Foods Market | 58,612 | 54,082 | 8.4 |
Audible | 53,560 | 46,244 | 15.8 |
Ring | 44,882 | 64,687 | -30.6 |
Zappos | 22,175 | 27,117 | -18.2 |
Audible Studios | 13,760 | 35,015 | -60.7 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
1995 | 0.0 | 5.9 | |
1996 | 3.4 | 21.6 | |
1997 | 21.2 | 14.3 | |
1998 | 54.0 | 8.9 | |
1999 | 166.0 | 10.1 | |
2000 | 172.0 | 6.2 | |
2001 | 125.0 | 4.0 | |
2002 | 114.0 | 2.9 | |
2003 | 109.0 | 2.1 | |
2004 | 141.0 | 2.0 | |
2005 | 168.0 | 2.0 | |
2006 | 226.0 | 2.1 | |
2007 | 306.0 | 2.1 | |
2008 | 420.0 | 2.2 | |
2009 | 593.0 | 2.4 | |
2010 | 890.0 | 2.6 | |
2011 | 1,400.0 | 2.9 | |
2012 | 2,000.0 | 3.3 | |
2013 | 2,400.0 | 3.2 | |
2014 | 3,300.0 | 3.7 | |
2015 | 3,800.0 | 3.6 | |
2016 | 5,000.0 | 3.7 | |
2017 | 6,300.0 | 3.5 | |
2018 | 8,200.0 | 3.5 | |
2019 | 11,000.0 | 3.9 | |
2020 | 10,900.0 | 2.8 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising and other promotional costs." (Figures for 1995 through 1998 are "advertising expense.") Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising and other promotional costs" as percent of "net sales." (Figures for 1995 through 1998 are "advertising expense" as percent of "net sales.") |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $386,064 | $280,522 | 37.6 |
Earnings | 21,331 | 11,588 | 84.1 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 263,520 | 193,636 | 36.1 |
Rest of world | 46,035 | 31,125 | 47.9 |
Germany | 29,565 | 22,232 | 33.0 |
U.K. | 26,483 | 17,527 | 51.1 |
Japan | 20,461 | 16,002 | 27.9 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
North America | 236,282 | 170,773 | 38.4 |
International | 104,412 | 74,723 | 39.7 |
AWS | 45,370 | 35,026 | 29.5 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $2,853 | $3,001 | -4.9 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $7,273 | $8,305 | -12.4 |
B-to-B magazine | 98 | 340 | -71.2 |
Local newspaper | 100 | 978 | -89.8 |
National newspaper | 641 | 3,648 | -82.4 |
Network TV | 16,709 | 36,008 | -53.6 |
Spot TV | 2,658 | 3,086 | -13.9 |
Cable TV networks | 34,123 | 55,245 | -38.2 |
Spanish-language network TV | 742 | 434 | 70.8 |
Network radio | NA | 71 | NA |
National spot radio | 2,391 | 3,691 | -35.2 |
Local radio | 1,612 | 4,388 | -63.3 |
Outdoor | 20,421 | 33,895 | -39.8 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 10,496 | 61,957 | -83.1 |
Paid desktop search | 34,355 | 57,307 | -40.1 |
Measured media | 131,617 | 269,353 | -51.1 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
American Express | 122,171 | 236,943 | -48.4 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2007 | 2,562.0 | 9.3 | |
2008 | 2,430.0 | 8.6 | |
2009 | 2,010.0 | 8.3 | |
2010 | 3,147.0 | 11.4 | |
2011 | 2,996.0 | 10.0 | |
2012 | 2,890.0 | 9.2 | |
2013 | 2,939.0 | 8.9 | |
2014 | 3,216.0 | 9.4 | |
2015 | 3,109.0 | 9.5 | |
2016 | 6,249.0 | 17.6 | |
2017 | 5,722.0 | 15.5 | |
2018 | 6,477.0 | 16.1 | |
2019 | 7,125.0 | 16.4 | |
2020 | 6,747.0 | 18.7 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "marketing and business development" costs (2016 and after). Stated worldwide "marketing and promotion" costs (2015 and earlier). 2014: Restated from $3.320 billion. 2013: Restated from $3.043 billion. 2010: Restated. 2009: Restated. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "marketing and business development" costs as percent of "total revenues net of interest expense" (2016 and after). Worldwide "marketing and promotion" costs as percent of "total revenues net of interest expense" (2015 and earlier). |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
American Express Co. (NYSE: AXP) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $36,087 | $43,556 | -17.1 |
Earnings | 3,135 | 6,759 | -53.6 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 28,263 | 32,629 | -13.4 |
Japan, Asia Pacific, Australia | 3,271 | 3,934 | -16.9 |
Europe, Middle East, Africa | 3,087 | 4,388 | -29.6 |
Latin America, Canada, Caribbean | 2,019 | 2,776 | -27.3 |
Other/unallocated | -553 | -171 | NA |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Corporate and other | NA | -196 | NA |
Global merchant and network services | NA | 6,645 | NA |
Global consumer services group | NA | 23,579 | NA |
Global commercial services | NA | 13,528 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $831 | $761 | 9.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $21,868 | $35,444 | -38.3 |
B-to-B magazine | 256 | 357 | -28.4 |
Spanish-language magazine | 6 | 6 | 0.0 |
Local newspaper | 913 | 253 | 260.4 |
Network TV | 123,762 | 164,879 | -24.9 |
Spot TV | 7,896 | 9,053 | -12.8 |
Syndicated TV | 11,833 | 43,246 | -72.6 |
Cable TV networks | 211,194 | 189,519 | 11.4 |
National spot radio | 56 | 315 | -82.3 |
Local radio | 35 | 147 | -76.1 |
Outdoor | 46 | 363 | -87.4 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 8,278 | 6,387 | 29.6 |
Paid desktop search | 26,974 | 26,742 | 0.9 |
Measured media | 413,116 | 476,710 | -13.3 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Otezla | 149,359 | 167,588 | -10.9 |
Enbrel | 109,179 | 73,230 | 49.1 |
Aimovig | 69,915 | 97,010 | -27.9 |
Prolia | 61,168 | 39,201 | 56.0 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2015 | 346.0 | 1.6 | |
2016 | 489.0 | 2.1 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising costs." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide advertising costs as percent of worldwide "total revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $25,424 | $23,362 | 8.8 |
Earnings | 7,264 | 7,842 | -7.4 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 18,496 | 17,224 | 7.4 |
Rest of world | 6,928 | 6,138 | 12.9 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,404 | $1,532 | -8.3 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $2,433 | $10,601 | -77.1 |
B-to-B magazine | 20 | 31 | -36.4 |
Local magazine | 98 | 202 | -51.2 |
Local newspaper | 1,044 | 2,477 | -57.8 |
National newspaper | 199 | 1,756 | -88.7 |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 29 | NA |
Network TV | 177,040 | 220,769 | -19.8 |
Spot TV | 2,429 | 2,854 | -14.9 |
Syndicated TV | 8 | 28 | -72.2 |
Cable TV networks | 116,171 | 121,741 | -4.6 |
Spanish-language network TV | 24,872 | 37,994 | -34.5 |
Network radio | 31 | NA | NA |
National spot radio | 618 | 623 | -0.8 |
Local radio | 3,428 | 3,134 | 9.4 |
Outdoor | 24,290 | 33,057 | -26.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 1,931 | 2,744 | -29.6 |
Paid desktop search | 846 | 1,398 | -39.5 |
Measured media | 355,458 | 439,438 | -19.1 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Budweiser | 162,537 | 218,185 | -25.5 |
Michelob | 142,460 | 122,633 | 16.2 |
Anheuser-Busch | 21,719 | 29,139 | -25.5 |
Stella Artois | 19,729 | 28,156 | -29.9 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2010 | 4,712.0 | 13.0 | |
2011 | 5,133.0 | 13.1 | |
2012 | 5,254.0 | 13.2 | |
2013 | 5,958.0 | 13.8 | |
2014 | 7,036.0 | 15.0 | |
2015 | 6,913.0 | 15.9 | |
2016 | 7,745.0 | 17.0 | |
2017 | 8,265.0 | 15.1 | |
2018 | 7,774.0 | 14.7 | |
2019 | 7,348.0 | 14.0 | |
2020 | 6,861.0 | 14.6 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide sales and marketing expenses. 2018: Restated in 2020 from $7.883 billion. 2017: Restated in 2020 from $8.382 billion. 2012: Restated in 2014 from $5.258 billion. 2011: Restated in 2014 from $5.143 billion. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "sales and marketing expenses" as percent of "revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $46,881 | $52,329 | -10.4 |
Earnings | 1,405 | 9,171 | -84.7 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
North America | 15,622 | 15,488 | 0.9 |
Middle Americas | 10,032 | 11,912 | -15.8 |
South America | 8,092 | 9,790 | -17.3 |
Europe, Middle East, Africa | 6,835 | 7,911 | -13.6 |
Asia Pacific | 5,648 | 6,544 | -13.7 |
Global export and holding companies | 652 | 685 | -4.8 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $558 | $467 | 19.5 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | NA | $174 | NA |
B-to-B magazine | NA | 16 | NA |
Local magazine | 85 | 59 | 43.8 |
Local newspaper | 6,555 | 9,992 | -34.4 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 1,022 | 1,256 | -18.6 |
Network TV | 55 | NA | NA |
Spot TV | 14,775 | 23,901 | -38.2 |
National spot radio | 142 | 737 | -80.7 |
Local radio | 1,623 | 3,217 | -49.6 |
Outdoor | 3,672 | 5,251 | -30.1 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 590 | 923 | -36.1 |
Paid desktop search | 1,163 | 943 | 23.3 |
Measured media | 29,681 | 46,470 | -36.1 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2018 | 385.0 | 0.4 | |
2019 | 467.0 | 0.5 | |
2020 | 558.0 | 0.5 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "total advertising and marketing expense." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "total advertising and marketing expense" as percent of worldwide "total operating revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Anthem (NYSE: ANTM) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $121,867 | $103,141 | 18.2 |
Earnings | 4,572 | 4,807 | -4.9 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 9/26/2020 | Year ended 9/28/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $859 | $818 | 5.0 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $825 | $1,798 | -54.1 |
B-to-B magazine | 2,481 | 546 | 354.4 |
Local newspaper | 454 | 215 | 111.8 |
Network TV | 323,818 | 350,254 | -7.5 |
Spot TV | 3,720 | 2,194 | 69.6 |
Syndicated TV | 5,774 | 1,290 | 347.6 |
Cable TV networks | 146,474 | 137,032 | 6.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 9,347 | 7,784 | 20.1 |
Network radio | 791 | 270 | 193.3 |
National spot radio | 369 | 1,042 | -64.6 |
Local radio | 2,046 | 1,648 | 24.1 |
Outdoor | 56,545 | 68,564 | -17.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 64,858 | 45,949 | 41.2 |
Paid desktop search | 61,904 | 47,530 | 30.2 |
Measured media | 679,406 | 666,115 | 2.0 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Apple | 643,873 | 627,697 | 2.6 |
iTunes | 29,592 | 20,576 | 43.8 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
1979 | 2.0 | 4.2 | |
1980 | 4.5 | 3.8 | |
1981 | 18.8 | 5.6 | |
1982 | 45.6 | 7.8 | |
1983 | 77.8 | 7.9 | |
1984 | 179.7 | 11.9 | |
1985 | 187.5 | 9.8 | |
1986 | 157.8 | 8.3 | |
1987 | 222.4 | 8.4 | |
1988 | 97.1 | 2.4 | |
1989 | 91.2 | 1.7 | |
1990 | 90.9 | 1.6 | |
1991 | 111.3 | 1.8 | |
1992 | 134.1 | 1.9 | |
1993 | 153.4 | 1.9 | |
1994 | 158.2 | 1.7 | |
1995 | 205.0 | 1.9 | |
1996 | 183.0 | 1.9 | |
1997 | 143.0 | 2.0 | |
1998 | 152.0 | 2.6 | |
1999 | 208.0 | 3.4 | |
2000 | 281.0 | 3.5 | |
2001 | 261.0 | 4.9 | |
2002 | 209.0 | 3.6 | |
2003 | 193.0 | 3.1 | |
2004 | 206.0 | 2.5 | |
2005 | 287.0 | 2.1 | |
2006 | 338.0 | 1.7 | |
2007 | 467.0 | 1.9 | |
2008 | 486.0 | 1.3 | |
2009 | 501.0 | 1.2 | |
2010 | 691.0 | 1.1 | |
2011 | 933.0 | 0.9 | |
2012 | 1,000.0 | 0.6 | |
2013 | 1,100.0 | 0.6 | |
2014 | 1,200.0 | 0.7 | |
2015 | 1,800.0 | 0.8 | |
2016 | 1,522.5 | 0.7 | |
2017 | 1,402.2 | 0.6 | |
2018 | 1,392.4 | 0.5 | |
2019 | 1,448.1 | 0.6 | |
2020 | 1,520.5 | 0.6 | |
Fiscal years ended September. Sales: 2009: Restated. 2008: Restated. 2007: Restated. Ad costs: Stated worldwide advertising expenses (1979-2015). Estimated worldwide advertising expenses (starting 2016). 1988: Restated. Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated worldwide advertising spending as percent of stated net sales (1979-2015). Estimated worldwide advertising spending as percent of stated net sales (starting 2016). |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 9/26/2020 | Year ended 9/28/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $274,515 | $260,174 | 5.5 |
Earnings | 57,411 | 55,256 | 3.9 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 9/26/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 9/26/2020 | Year ended 9/28/2019 | % chg |
Other countries | 125,010 | 114,230 | 9.4 |
U.S. | 109,197 | 102,266 | 6.8 |
China | 40,308 | 43,678 | -7.7 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 9/26/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 9/26/2020 | Year ended 9/28/2019 | % chg |
iPhone | 137,781 | 142,381 | -3.2 |
Services | 53,768 | 46,291 | 16.2 |
Wearables, Home and Accessories | 30,620 | 24,482 | 25.1 |
Mac | 28,622 | 25,740 | 11.2 |
iPad | 23,724 | 21,280 | 11.5 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $4,768 | $5,462 | -12.7 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $11,498 | $10,683 | 7.6 |
Sunday magazine | 474 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 7,716 | 13,450 | -42.6 |
Local magazine | NA | 8 | NA |
Spanish-language magazine | 14 | 33 | -58.7 |
Local newspaper | 4,131 | 8,635 | -52.2 |
National newspaper | 10,722 | 18,007 | -40.5 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 96 | 162 | -40.8 |
Network TV | 269,289 | 426,410 | -36.8 |
Spot TV | 78,385 | 115,048 | -31.9 |
Syndicated TV | 4,002 | 12,239 | -67.3 |
Cable TV networks | 418,960 | 560,018 | -25.2 |
Spanish-language network TV | 35,633 | 44,032 | -19.1 |
Network radio | 4,395 | 3,884 | 13.2 |
National spot radio | 19,680 | 47,905 | -58.9 |
Local radio | 35,379 | 49,573 | -28.6 |
Outdoor | 56,420 | 86,159 | -34.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 42,392 | 46,229 | -8.3 |
Paid desktop search | 182,401 | 225,781 | -19.2 |
Measured media | 1,181,584 | 1,668,256 | -29.2 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
AT&T | 650,720 | 860,244 | -24.4 |
HBO | 173,617 | 108,643 | 59.8 |
Warner Bros. Pictures | 115,372 | 361,488 | -68.1 |
Cricket | 98,867 | 112,697 | -12.3 |
DirecTV | 38,528 | 80,862 | -52.4 |
Warner Media video | 22,580 | 25,154 | -10.2 |
DC Comics | 12,632 | 7,147 | 76.8 |
TNT | 10,730 | 28,534 | -62.4 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2007 | 3,430.0 | 2.9 | |
2008 | 3,050.0 | 2.5 | |
2009 | 2,787.0 | 2.3 | |
2010 | 2,982.0 | 2.4 | |
2011 | 3,135.0 | 2.5 | |
2012 | 2,910.0 | 2.3 | |
2013 | 3,268.0 | 2.5 | |
2014 | 3,272.0 | 2.5 | |
2015 | 3,632.0 | 2.5 | |
2016 | 3,768.0 | 2.3 | |
2017 | 3,772.0 | 2.3 | |
2018 | 5,100.0 | 3.0 | |
2019 | 6,121.0 | 3.4 | |
2020 | 5,253.0 | 3.1 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expense." 2011: Restated. 2010: Restated. In its 10-K for year ended December 2012, AT&T said it had 2011 worldwide ad expense of $3.135 billion. That was $776 million higher than what AT&T had previously disclosed as its 2011 ad expense in its 10-K for year ended December 2011; in that earlier 10-K, AT&T said it had 2011 ad expense of $2.359 billion. A spokeswoman for AT&T offered this explanation: "In Note 14 of our 2012 annual report, we updated our 2011 advertising expense to reflect a correction; this did not impact any of our financial results for 2011." In its 10-Ks for years ended December 2012 and December 2011, AT&T said it had 2010 worldwide ad expenses of $2.982 billion. In its 10-K for year ended December 2010, AT&T said it had 2010 worldwide ad expenses of $2.989 billion. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of "operating revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
AT&T (NYSE: T) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $171,760 | $181,193 | -5.2 |
Earnings | -3,821 | 14,975 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 155,899 | 161,689 | -3.6 |
Europe | 5,387 | 6,536 | -17.6 |
Mexico | 2,862 | 3,198 | -10.5 |
All other Latin America | 2,679 | 3,219 | -16.8 |
Asia/Pacific Rim | 2,322 | 2,793 | -16.9 |
Brazil | 1,807 | 2,797 | -35.4 |
Other | 804 | 961 | -16.3 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Communications | 138,850 | 142,359 | -2.5 |
WarnerMedia | 30,442 | 35,259 | -13.7 |
Latin America | 5,716 | 6,963 | -17.9 |
Corporate and other | 1,932 | 1,865 | 3.6 |
Eliminations | -5,180 | -5,253 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,503 | $1,722 | -12.7 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $889 | $1,524 | -41.6 |
Sunday magazine | 240 | 354 | -32.1 |
B-to-B magazine | 320 | 361 | -11.3 |
Local magazine | 64 | 99 | -35.1 |
Spanish-language magazine | 64 | 25 | 156.2 |
Local newspaper | 28,935 | 32,992 | -12.3 |
National newspaper | 3,106 | 5,033 | -38.3 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 645 | 649 | -0.6 |
Network TV | 9,293 | 49,446 | -81.2 |
Spot TV | 407 | 2,939 | -86.2 |
Cable TV networks | 3,852 | 22,741 | -83.1 |
Spanish-language network TV | 38 | 925 | -95.9 |
Network radio | 10,120 | 5 | NA |
National spot radio | 15,801 | 24,405 | -35.3 |
Local radio | 19,943 | 9,870 | 102.1 |
Outdoor | 941 | 12,908 | -92.7 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 7,210 | 18,773 | -61.6 |
Paid desktop search | 77,204 | 113,580 | -32.0 |
Measured media | 179,071 | 296,626 | -39.6 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Bank of America | 162,406 | 264,254 | -38.5 |
Merrill Lynch | 16,570 | 32,314 | -48.7 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2007 | 2,356.0 | 3.5 | |
2008 | 2,368.0 | 3.3 | |
2009 | 1,933.0 | 1.6 | |
2010 | 1,963.0 | 1.8 | |
2011 | 2,203.0 | 2.4 | |
2012 | 1,873.0 | 2.2 | |
2013 | 1,834.0 | 2.1 | |
2014 | 1,829.0 | 2.1 | |
2015 | 1,811.0 | 2.2 | |
2016 | 1,703.0 | 2.0 | |
2017 | 1,746.0 | 2.0 | |
2018 | 1,674.0 | 1.8 | |
2019 | 1,934.0 | 2.1 | |
2020 | 1,701.0 | 2.0 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "marketing" expense. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "marketing" expense as percent of "total revenue, net of interest expense." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $85,528 | $91,244 | -6.3 |
Earnings | 17,894 | 27,430 | -34.8 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 75,576 | 81,236 | -7.0 |
Europe, Middle East and Africa | 4,491 | 5,310 | -15.4 |
Asia | 4,232 | 3,491 | 21.2 |
Latin America and the Caribbean | 1,229 | 1,207 | 1.8 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $2,387 | $2,329 | 2.5 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $124,598 | $173,111 | -28.0 |
Sunday magazine | 5,321 | 4,149 | 28.2 |
B-to-B magazine | 4,936 | 7,035 | -29.8 |
Local magazine | 2,190 | 3,158 | -30.6 |
Spanish-language magazine | 109 | 53 | 105.3 |
Local newspaper | 17,955 | 32,669 | -45.0 |
National newspaper | 3,714 | 3,353 | 10.8 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 67 | 314 | -78.6 |
Network TV | 404,219 | 386,994 | 4.5 |
Spot TV | 113,690 | 117,846 | -3.5 |
Syndicated TV | 134,299 | 131,243 | 2.3 |
Cable TV networks | 665,085 | 696,302 | -4.5 |
Spanish-language network TV | 7,440 | 7,754 | -4.1 |
Network radio | 13,732 | 19,191 | -28.4 |
National spot radio | 51,548 | 50,850 | 1.4 |
Local radio | 57,060 | 64,778 | -11.9 |
Outdoor | 56,788 | 53,306 | 6.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 87,927 | 123,825 | -29.0 |
Paid desktop search | 77,500 | 90,350 | -14.2 |
Measured media | 1,828,176 | 1,966,280 | -7.0 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Geico | 1,552,145 | 1,617,329 | -4.0 |
Dairy Queen | 97,909 | 109,212 | -10.3 |
Duracell | 53,222 | 47,590 | 11.8 |
Nebraska Furniture Mart | 24,425 | 35,961 | -32.1 |
Benjamin Moore | 18,831 | 21,471 | -12.3 |
Berkshire Hathaway | 18,603 | 24,469 | -24.0 |
Jordan's Furniture Store | 10,498 | 14,308 | -26.6 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales |
2012 | 1,122.7 | NA | |
2013 | 1,183.0 | NA | |
2014 | 663.8 | NA | |
2015 | 684.0 | NA | |
2016 | 743.3 | NA | |
2017 | 774.2 | NA | |
2018 | 885.1 | NA | |
2019 | 999.3 | NA | |
2020 | 1,130.8 | NA | |
Ad costs: Figures reflect what Berkshire Hathaway reported to regulators as "advertising" spending (including measured media and other forms of advertising) on the Combined Annual Statements of "National Indemnity Company and its Affiliates," a rollup where Geico accounts for virtually all the ad spending. Figures exclude ad spending for Berkshire Hathaway's non-insurance holdings. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $245,510 | $254,616 | -3.6 |
Earnings | 42,521 | 81,417 | -47.8 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Insurance group | 69,361 | 67,693 | 2.5 |
Manufacturing | 59,079 | 62,730 | -5.8 |
McLane Co. | 46,840 | 50,458 | -7.2 |
Service and retailing | 28,178 | 29,487 | -4.4 |
Berkshire Hathaway Energy | 21,031 | 20,114 | 4.6 |
BNSF | 20,869 | 23,515 | -11.3 |
Corporate, eliminations and other | 152 | 619 | -75.4 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 2/01/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $750 | $772 | -2.8 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $27,141 | $23,413 | 15.9 |
Sunday magazine | 36,198 | 49,199 | -26.4 |
B-to-B magazine | 10 | 12 | -14.3 |
Local magazine | 7 | 56 | -86.8 |
Local newspaper | 4 | 402 | -98.9 |
National newspaper | NA | 33 | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 34 | NA |
Network TV | 30,754 | 37,856 | -18.8 |
Spot TV | 2,532 | 1,988 | 27.4 |
Syndicated TV | 449 | NA | NA |
Cable TV networks | 41,741 | 41,507 | 0.6 |
Spanish-language network TV | NA | 7 | NA |
National spot radio | 72 | 3,611 | -98.0 |
Local radio | 78 | 3,548 | -97.8 |
Outdoor | 22 | 589 | -96.2 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 21,487 | 50,316 | -57.3 |
Paid desktop search | 13,899 | 19,999 | -30.5 |
Measured media | 174,396 | 232,569 | -25.0 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Best Buy | 96,583 | 146,589 | -34.1 |
Greatcall | 77,440 | 84,234 | -8.1 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 703.0 | 1.8 | |
2013 | 757.0 | 1.9 | |
2014 | 711.0 | 1.8 | |
2015 | 742.0 | 1.9 | |
2016 | 743.0 | 1.9 | |
2017 | 776.0 | 1.8 | |
2018 | 777.0 | 1.8 | |
2019 | 840.0 | 1.9 | |
2020 | 819.0 | 1.7 | |
Fiscal years. 2020: Fiscal 2021 (12 months ended Jan. 30, 2021). 2019: Fiscal 2020 (12 months ended Feb. 1, 2020). 2018: Fiscal 2019 (12 months ended Feb. 2, 2019). 2017: Fiscal 2018 (12 months ended Feb. 3, 2018). 2016: Fiscal 2017 (12 months ended Jan. 28, 2017). 2015: Fiscal 2016 (12 months ended Jan. 30, 2016). 2014: Fiscal 2015 (12 months ended Jan. 31, 2015). 2013: Fiscal 2014 (12 months ended Feb. 1, 2014). 2012: Fiscal 2013 (11 months ended Feb. 2, 2013). 2011: Fiscal 2012 (12 months ended March 3, 2012). 2010: Fiscal 2011. 2009: Fiscal 2010. 2008: Fiscal 2009. Ad costs: Stated worldwide net "advertising expenses." 2013: Restated. 2012: Restated. 2011: Restated. 2010: Restated. 2009: Restated. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide net "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenue." 2014: Percent for fiscal 2015 based on figures in 10-K filed in March 2015. 2013: Percent for fiscal 2014 based on figures in 10-K filed in March 2014. 2012: Percent for 11-month fiscal 2013 based on figures in 10-K filed in March 2014. 2011: Percent for fiscal 2012 based on figures in 10-K filed in March 2014. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Best Buy Co. (NYSE: BBY) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 2/01/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $47,262 | $43,638 | 8.3 |
Earnings | 1,798 | 1,541 | 16.7 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 1/30/2021) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 2/01/2020 | % chg |
U.S. | 43,293 | 40,114 | 7.9 |
International | 3,969 | 3,524 | 12.6 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $740 | $1,594 | -53.6 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Local newspaper | NA | 2 | NA |
National newspaper | 446 | NA | NA |
Network TV | 6,847 | 40,774 | -83.2 |
Spot TV | 899 | 502 | 79.1 |
Syndicated TV | 209 | 115 | 82.3 |
Cable TV networks | 28,004 | 122,832 | -77.2 |
Network radio | 332 | 95 | 249.3 |
Local radio | 462 | 372 | 24.4 |
Outdoor | 147 | 216 | -32.3 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,767 | 10,609 | -64.5 |
Paid desktop search | 373,415 | 671,767 | -44.4 |
Measured media | 414,527 | 847,283 | -51.1 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Booking.com | 225,781 | 426,262 | -47.0 |
Kayak.com | 83,814 | 311,660 | -73.1 |
Priceline | 67,545 | 67,960 | -0.6 |
CheapFlights.com | 17,755 | 15,990 | 11.0 |
Rentalcars.com | 12,565 | 13,215 | -4.9 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 1,309.1 | 24.9 | |
2013 | 1,926.1 | 28.4 | |
2014 | 2,591.5 | 30.7 | |
2015 | 3,011.9 | 32.7 | |
2016 | 3,806.3 | 35.4 | |
2017 | 4,596.0 | 36.2 | |
2018 | 4,956.0 | 34.1 | |
2019 | 4,967.0 | 33.0 | |
2020 | 2,179.0 | 32.1 | |
Ad costs: Booking Holdings in first quarter 2018 changed its "performance advertising" bucket to "performance marketing" and changed its "brand advertising" bucket to "brand marketing." The 10-K for year ended December 2018 restated figures for 2017 and 2016 to correspond to the revised buckets. 2020 and after: Stated worldwide "marketing" expenses. 2016 through 2019: Stated worldwide "marketing" expenses (consisting of stated "performance marketing" expenses plus stated "brand marketing" expenses). 2014 and 2015: Stated worldwide "advertising" expenses (consisting of stated "performance advertising" expenses plus stated "brand advertising" expenses). Before 2014: Stated worldwide "advertising" expenses (consisting of stated "online advertising" expenses plus stated "offline advertising" expenses). Stated ad expenses include OpenTable starting with its July 24, 2014, acquisition; and Kayak starting with its May 21, 2013, acquisition. Ad spending as percent of sales: 2016 and after: Worldwide "marketing" expenses as percent of "total revenues." 2015 and before: Worldwide "advertising" expenses as percent of "total revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $6,796 | $15,066 | -54.9 |
Earnings | 59 | 4,865 | -98.8 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Netherlands | 5,264 | 11,686 | -55.0 |
U.S. | 783 | 1,537 | -49.1 |
Other | 749 | 1,843 | -59.4 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Agency revenue | 4,314 | 10,117 | -57.4 |
Merchant revenue | 2,117 | 3,830 | -44.7 |
Advertising and other revenue | 365 | 1,119 | -67.4 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $804 | $502 | 60.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $53,073 | $3,497 | NA |
Sunday magazine | 4,805 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | NA | 128 | NA |
Local newspaper | 1,606 | 243 | 561.2 |
National newspaper | 3,442 | NA | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 3 | NA |
Network TV | 158,492 | 71,583 | 121.4 |
Spot TV | 3,313 | 397 | 733.9 |
Syndicated TV | 86,851 | 75,073 | 15.7 |
Cable TV networks | 53,321 | 22,312 | 139.0 |
Spanish-language network TV | 509 | 792 | -35.7 |
Network radio | 966 | NA | NA |
National spot radio | 353 | NA | NA |
Local radio | 8,724 | 26 | NA |
Outdoor | 67 | 1,447 | -95.4 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,065 | 2,566 | 19.4 |
Paid desktop search | 10,945 | 17,643 | -38.0 |
Measured media | 389,530 | 195,710 | 99.0 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Eliquis | 170,003 | 173,723 | -2.1 |
Opdivo | 164,493 | 5,359 | NA |
Bristol-Myers Squibb | 34,477 | 1,902 | NA |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2005 | 1,464.0 | 7.9 | |
2006 | 1,304.0 | 8.0 | |
2007 | 1,097.0 | 7.0 | |
2008 | 1,181.0 | 6.7 | |
2009 | 1,136.0 | 6.0 | |
2010 | 977.0 | 5.0 | |
2011 | 957.0 | 4.5 | |
2012 | 797.0 | 4.5 | |
2013 | 855.0 | 5.2 | |
2014 | 734.0 | 4.6 | |
2015 | 825.0 | 5.0 | |
2016 | 789.0 | 4.1 | |
2017 | 740.0 | 3.6 | |
2018 | 672.0 | 3.0 | |
2019 | 633.0 | 2.4 | |
2020 | 990.0 | 2.3 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising and product promotion costs." 2008: Restated. 2007: Restated. 2006: Restated Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising and product promotion costs" as percent of "total revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE: BMY) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $42,518 | $26,145 | 62.6 |
Earnings | -9,015 | 3,369 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 26,577 | 15,342 | 73.2 |
Europe | 9,853 | 6,266 | 57.2 |
Rest of world | 5,457 | 4,013 | 36.0 |
Other | 631 | 524 | 20.4 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,530 | $2,160 | -29.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $28,506 | $34,524 | -17.4 |
B-to-B magazine | 32 | 380 | -91.6 |
Local magazine | NA | 32 | NA |
Local newspaper | 61 | 16,373 | -99.6 |
National newspaper | NA | 1,000 | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 10 | NA |
Network TV | 107,764 | 220,788 | -51.2 |
Spot TV | 253 | 9,366 | -97.3 |
Syndicated TV | 6,283 | 2,551 | 146.3 |
Cable TV networks | 119,807 | 132,920 | -9.9 |
Network radio | 17,379 | 19,291 | -9.9 |
National spot radio | 4,592 | 8,019 | -42.7 |
Local radio | 13,698 | 14,705 | -6.9 |
Outdoor | 1,399 | 5,366 | -73.9 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 49,140 | 23,764 | 106.8 |
Paid desktop search | 91,095 | 148,788 | -38.8 |
Measured media | 440,009 | 637,875 | -31.0 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Capital One | 415,395 | 631,168 | -34.2 |
Wikibuy | 22,067 | 4,433 | 397.8 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2006 | 1,444.3 | 11.9 | |
2007 | 1,347.8 | 9.2 | |
2008 | 1,118.2 | 8.0 | |
2009 | 588.0 | 4.5 | |
2010 | 958.0 | 5.9 | |
2011 | 1,337.0 | 8.2 | |
2012 | 1,364.0 | 6.4 | |
2013 | 1,373.0 | 6.1 | |
2014 | 1,561.0 | 7.0 | |
2015 | 1,744.0 | 7.4 | |
2016 | 1,811.0 | 7.1 | |
2017 | 1,670.0 | 6.1 | |
2018 | 2,174.0 | 7.7 | |
2019 | 2,274.0 | 8.0 | |
2020 | 1,610.0 | 5.6 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "marketing" expense. Ad spending as percent of sales: "Marketing" expense as percent of "total net revenue" ("net interest income" plus "non-interest income"). |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE: COF) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $28,523 | $28,593 | -0.2 |
Earnings | 2,714 | 5,546 | -51.1 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Credit card | 17,599 | 18,349 | -4.1 |
Consumer banking | 7,704 | 7,375 | 4.5 |
Commercial banking | 2,971 | 2,814 | 5.6 |
Other | 249 | 55 | 352.7 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $538 | $605 | -11.1 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $32,375 | $47,592 | -32.0 |
Sunday magazine | 544 | 960 | -43.3 |
B-to-B magazine | 1,345 | 1,945 | -30.9 |
Local newspaper | 11,912 | 23,285 | -48.8 |
National newspaper | 40,816 | 42,441 | -3.8 |
Network TV | 25,026 | 42,439 | -41.0 |
Spot TV | 376 | 479 | -21.5 |
Syndicated TV | 4 | NA | NA |
Cable TV networks | 53,062 | 61,202 | -13.3 |
Network radio | 521 | 279 | 86.9 |
National spot radio | 4 | 16 | -77.2 |
Local radio | 437 | 57 | 665.0 |
Outdoor | 1,112 | 1,668 | -33.3 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 133,078 | 130,477 | 2.0 |
Paid desktop search | 27,330 | 43,951 | -37.8 |
Measured media | 327,942 | 396,791 | -17.4 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
TD Ameritrade | 192,008 | 224,710 | -14.6 |
Charles Schwab | 129,733 | 170,618 | -24.0 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 241.0 | 4.9 | |
2013 | 257.0 | 4.7 | |
2014 | 245.0 | 4.0 | |
2015 | 249.0 | 3.9 | |
2016 | 265.0 | 3.5 | |
2017 | 268.0 | 3.1 | |
2018 | 313.0 | 3.1 | |
2019 | 307.0 | 2.9 | |
2020 | 326.0 | 2.8 | |
Ad costs: Stated "advertising and market development" expense. Ad spending as percent of sales: "Advertising and market development" expense as percent of "net revenues". |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE: SCHW) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $11,691 | $10,721 | 9.0 |
Earnings | 3,299 | 3,704 | -10.9 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $3,031 | $3,044 | -0.4 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
B-to-B magazine | 108 | 29 | 266.3 |
Local newspaper | 2,374 | 4,830 | -50.9 |
National newspaper | 520 | 689 | -24.5 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 49 | 91 | -46.3 |
Spot TV | 236,318 | 265,448 | -11.0 |
Syndicated TV | 70 | NA | NA |
Cable TV networks | 367 | 382 | -3.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 3 | NA | NA |
National spot radio | 1,793 | 2,062 | -13.0 |
Local radio | 18,579 | 24,126 | -23.0 |
Outdoor | 2,762 | 6,840 | -59.6 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,890 | 3,479 | 11.8 |
Paid desktop search | 44,525 | 44,904 | -0.8 |
Measured media | 311,358 | 352,880 | -11.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Spectrum | 305,776 | 344,002 | -11.1 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2010 | 396.0 | 5.6 | |
2011 | 387.0 | 5.4 | |
2012 | 431.0 | 5.7 | |
2013 | 557.0 | 6.8 | |
2014 | 617.0 | 6.8 | |
2015 | 629.0 | 6.4 | |
2016 | 2,136.0 | 7.4 | |
2017 | 3,036.0 | 7.3 | |
2018 | 3,042.0 | 7.0 | |
2019 | 3,044.0 | 6.7 | |
2020 | 3,031.0 | 6.3 | |
Ad costs: Stated marketing costs; includes Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks starting May 18, 2016. 2017: Restated from $2.420 billion. 2016: Restated from $1.707 billion and $1.699 billion. 2015: Restated from $628 million. Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated marketing costs as percent of revenue. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Charter Communications (Nasdaq: CHTR) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $48,097 | $45,764 | 5.1 |
Earnings | 3,222 | 1,668 | 93.2 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $595 | $691 | -13.9 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $1,962 | $1,256 | 56.2 |
B-to-B magazine | 534 | 555 | -3.8 |
Local magazine | 75 | 113 | -33.7 |
Local newspaper | 1,794 | 4,049 | -55.7 |
National newspaper | 7,657 | 4,270 | 79.3 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 32 | 118 | -72.9 |
Network TV | 26,338 | 31,647 | -16.8 |
Spot TV | 4,465 | 2,372 | 88.2 |
Syndicated TV | 7 | NA | NA |
Cable TV networks | 16,086 | 18,861 | -14.7 |
Network radio | NA | 1,240 | NA |
National spot radio | 109 | 328 | -66.9 |
Local radio | 137 | 1,298 | -89.5 |
Outdoor | 1,407 | 3,531 | -60.2 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 16,705 | 9,768 | 71.0 |
Paid desktop search | 35,806 | 49,127 | -27.1 |
Measured media | 113,113 | 128,535 | -12.0 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Citi | 112,840 | 128,254 | -12.0 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2005 | 2,533.0 | 3.0 | |
2006 | 2,471.0 | 2.9 | |
2007 | 2,729.0 | 3.5 | |
2008 | 2,188.0 | 4.2 | |
2009 | 1,415.0 | 1.8 | |
2010 | 1,645.0 | 1.9 | |
2011 | 2,268.0 | 2.9 | |
2012 | 2,164.0 | 3.1 | |
2013 | 1,888.0 | 2.5 | |
2014 | 1,844.0 | 2.4 | |
2015 | 1,547.0 | 2.0 | |
2016 | 1,632.0 | 2.3 | |
2017 | 1,608.0 | 2.2 | |
2018 | 1,545.0 | 2.1 | |
2019 | 1,516.0 | 2.0 | |
2020 | 1,217.0 | 1.6 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising and marketing" expense. 2012: Restated in 2014 from $2.224 billion. 2011: Restated in 2014 from $2.346 billion. 2008: Year of global financial meltdown. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising and marketing" expense as percent of "total revenues, net of interest expense." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Citigroup (NYSE: C) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $74,298 | $74,286 | 0.0 |
Earnings | 11,047 | 19,401 | -43.1 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
North America | 36,333 | 33,857 | 7.3 |
Asia | 15,887 | 16,005 | -0.7 |
Europe, Middle East, Africa | 12,814 | 12,006 | 6.7 |
Latin America | 9,210 | 10,404 | -11.5 |
Corporate/other | 54 | 2,014 | -97.3 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Institutional clients group | 44,253 | 39,301 | 12.6 |
Global consumer banking | 29,991 | 32,971 | -9.0 |
Corporate, other | 54 | 2,014 | -97.3 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $630 | $581 | 8.4 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $31,670 | $43,020 | -26.4 |
B-to-B magazine | 135 | 69 | 96.2 |
Network TV | 28,061 | 26,476 | 6.0 |
Spot TV | 4,707 | 6,218 | -24.3 |
Syndicated TV | 12,961 | 11,554 | 12.2 |
Cable TV networks | 93,075 | 77,174 | 20.6 |
Spanish-language network TV | 6,929 | 11,032 | -37.2 |
Network radio | 692 | 1,179 | -41.3 |
National spot radio | NA | 128 | NA |
Local radio | 1,533 | 3,025 | -49.3 |
Outdoor | 110 | 187 | -41.3 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,852 | 7,056 | -45.4 |
Paid desktop search | 15,956 | 13,316 | 19.8 |
Measured media | 199,681 | 200,433 | -0.4 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Clorox | 66,036 | 88,980 | -25.8 |
Glad | 39,714 | 37,514 | 5.9 |
Hidden Valley | 29,969 | 21,743 | 37.8 |
Fresh Step | 14,850 | 7,974 | 86.2 |
Kingsford | 11,616 | 12,160 | -4.5 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2013 | 498.0 | 9.0 | |
2014 | 503.0 | 9.1 | |
2015 | 523.0 | 9.2 | |
2016 | 587.0 | 10.2 | |
2017 | 599.0 | 10.0 | |
2018 | 570.0 | 9.3 | |
2019 | 612.0 | 9.8 | |
2020 | 675.0 | 10.0 | |
Fiscal years ended June. 2020: Year ended June 2020. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising costs." 2014: Restated. 2013: Restated. 2010: Restated. 2009: Restated. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising costs" as percent of "net sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Clorox Co. (NYSE: CLX) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $6,721 | $6,214 | 8.2 |
Earnings | 939 | 820 | 14.5 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 6/30/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 5,725 | 5,281 | 8.4 |
Foreign | 996 | 933 | 6.8 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 6/30/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Health and wellness | 2,749 | 2,422 | 13.5 |
Household | 1,795 | 1,774 | 1.2 |
Lifestyle | 1,154 | 1,048 | 10.1 |
International | 1,023 | 970 | 5.5 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $534 | $816 | -34.5 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $2,389 | $18,981 | -87.4 |
Sunday magazine | NA | 1,242 | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 233 | 263 | -11.6 |
Local magazine | 7 | 13 | -46.5 |
Spanish-language magazine | 14 | NA | NA |
Local newspaper | 86 | 224 | -61.7 |
National newspaper | 468 | 650 | -28.1 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 4 | 29 | -87.2 |
Network TV | 80,731 | 123,225 | -34.5 |
Spot TV | 1,990 | 3,537 | -43.7 |
Syndicated TV | NA | 5 | NA |
Cable TV networks | 132,610 | 185,489 | -28.5 |
Spanish-language network TV | 13,272 | 23,958 | -44.6 |
Network radio | NA | 1,798 | NA |
National spot radio | 7,178 | 8,628 | -16.8 |
Local radio | 12,299 | 14,985 | -17.9 |
Outdoor | 25,221 | 36,576 | -31.0 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,109 | 5,601 | -44.5 |
Paid desktop search | 490 | 2,087 | -76.5 |
Measured media | 280,100 | 427,289 | -34.4 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Coca-Cola | 183,888 | 282,682 | -34.9 |
Sprite | 27,858 | 31,792 | -12.4 |
Simply | 22,040 | 36,791 | -40.1 |
Aha | 16,725 | 0 | NA |
Powerade | 12,966 | 1,914 | 577.5 |
Glaceau | 12,335 | 29,518 | -58.2 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2015 | 3,976.0 | NA | |
2016 | 4,004.0 | NA | |
2017 | 3,958.0 | 10.9 | |
2018 | 4,113.0 | 12.0 | |
2019 | 4,246.0 | 11.4 | |
2020 | 2,777.0 | 8.4 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "net operating revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $33,014 | $37,266 | -11.4 |
Earnings | 7,747 | 8,920 | -13.2 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
International | 21,733 | 25,551 | -14.9 |
U.S. | 11,281 | 11,715 | -3.7 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $610 | $497 | 22.7 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $33,288 | $51,434 | -35.3 |
B-to-B magazine | 81 | 129 | -37.0 |
Spanish-language magazine | 89 | 35 | 151.7 |
Network TV | 41,560 | 23,217 | 79.0 |
Spot TV | 3,964 | 7,408 | -46.5 |
Syndicated TV | 21,978 | 13,465 | 63.2 |
Cable TV networks | 16,234 | 13,367 | 21.4 |
Spanish-language network TV | 13,277 | 13,027 | 1.9 |
Local radio | 1 | 7 | -86.2 |
Outdoor | 357 | 152 | 134.7 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 876 | 1,733 | -49.4 |
Paid desktop search | 2,883 | 6,149 | -53.1 |
Measured media | 134,587 | 130,123 | 3.4 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Colgate | 106,185 | 108,330 | -2.0 |
Hill's | 15,012 | 4,600 | 226.3 |
EltaMD | 10,600 | 9,310 | 13.9 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2005 | 1,194.0 | 10.5 | |
2006 | 1,320.0 | 10.8 | |
2007 | 1,546.0 | 11.2 | |
2008 | 1,650.0 | 10.8 | |
2009 | 1,534.0 | 10.0 | |
2010 | 1,656.0 | 10.6 | |
2011 | 1,734.0 | 10.4 | |
2012 | 1,792.0 | 10.5 | |
2013 | 1,891.0 | 10.9 | |
2014 | 1,784.0 | 10.3 | |
2015 | 1,491.0 | 9.3 | |
2016 | 1,428.0 | 9.4 | |
2017 | 1,573.0 | 10.2 | |
2018 | 1,590.0 | 10.2 | |
2019 | 1,694.0 | 10.8 | |
2020 | 1,948.0 | 11.8 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide advertising costs. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide advertising spending as percent of sales. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE: CL) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $16,471 | $15,693 | 5.0 |
Earnings | 2,695 | 2,367 | 13.9 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Oral, personal and home care North America | 3,741 | 3,424 | 9.3 |
Oral, personal and home care Latin America | 3,418 | 3,606 | -5.2 |
Pet nutrition | 2,883 | 2,525 | 14.2 |
Oral, personal and home care Europe/South Pacific | 2,747 | 2,450 | 12.1 |
Oral, personal and home care Asia | 2,701 | 2,707 | -0.2 |
Oral, personal and home care Africa/Eurasia | 981 | 981 | 0.0 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Oral, personal and home care | 13,588 | 13,168 | 3.2 |
Pet nutrition | 2,883 | 2,525 | 14.2 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $5,228 | $5,800 | -9.9 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $21,247 | $47,976 | -55.7 |
Sunday magazine | 118 | 2,286 | -94.8 |
B-to-B magazine | 2,721 | 9,272 | -70.7 |
Local magazine | 136 | 356 | -61.8 |
Spanish-language magazine | NA | 47 | NA |
Local newspaper | 6,781 | 14,353 | -52.8 |
National newspaper | 5,500 | 17,316 | -68.2 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 407 | 564 | -27.7 |
Network TV | 118,515 | 206,995 | -42.7 |
Spot TV | 325,021 | 348,831 | -6.8 |
Syndicated TV | 6,120 | 21,701 | -71.8 |
Cable TV networks | 234,398 | 379,633 | -38.3 |
Spanish-language network TV | 17,701 | 26,840 | -34.0 |
Network radio | 2,953 | 3,978 | -25.8 |
National spot radio | 76,974 | 94,087 | -18.2 |
Local radio | 57,820 | 72,855 | -20.6 |
Outdoor | 51,926 | 91,959 | -43.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 62,917 | 173,190 | -63.7 |
Paid desktop search | 86,932 | 98,730 | -12.0 |
Measured media | 1,078,186 | 1,610,969 | -33.1 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Xfinity | 396,309 | 472,353 | -16.1 |
Comcast | 213,655 | 234,310 | -8.8 |
Universal Pictures | 170,678 | 425,295 | -59.9 |
NBC | 72,366 | 119,327 | -39.4 |
Peacock TV | 51,903 | 3 | NA |
Universal | 44,550 | 143,624 | -69.0 |
NBCU video | 36,584 | 20,476 | 78.7 |
Focus Features | 32,782 | 64,440 | -49.1 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2009 | 2,056.0 | 5.8 | |
2010 | 2,409.0 | 6.4 | |
2011 | 4,243.0 | 7.6 | |
2012 | 4,831.0 | 7.7 | |
2013 | 4,978.0 | 7.7 | |
2014 | 5,101.0 | 7.4 | |
2015 | 5,957.0 | 8.0 | |
2016 | 6,291.0 | 7.8 | |
2017 | 6,519.0 | 7.7 | |
2018 | 7,036.0 | 7.4 | |
2019 | 7,617.0 | 7.0 | |
2020 | 6,741.0 | 6.5 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising, marketing and promotion" costs. 2017: Restated from $6.317 billion. 2016: Restated from $6.107 billion and $6.114 billion. 2015: Restated from $5.963 billion and $5.943 billion. 2014: Restated from $5.086 billion and $5.078 billion. 2013: Restated from $4.969 billion. 2012: Restated from $4.807 billion. 2011: Restated from $4.231 billion (including about 11 months of NBC Universal costs; restated from $4.240 billion). 2010: Not including NBC Universal; restated from $2.415 billion. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide advertising, marketing and promotion spending as percent of revenue. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Comcast Corp. (Nasdaq: CMCSA) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $103,564 | $108,942 | -4.9 |
Earnings | 10,534 | 13,323 | -20.9 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 80,327 | 82,952 | -3.2 |
Europe | 20,460 | 21,553 | -5.1 |
Other | 2,777 | 4,437 | -37.4 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Cable communications | 60,051 | 58,082 | 3.4 |
NBCUniversal | 28,082 | 33,967 | -17.3 |
Sky | 18,594 | 19,219 | -3.3 |
Corporate | 366 | 333 | 9.9 |
Eliminations | -3,529 | -2,659 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 2/28/2021 | Year ended 2/29/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $785 | $749 | 4.8 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $185 | $5,315 | -96.5 |
B-to-B magazine | 97 | 32 | 202.5 |
Local magazine | 42 | 26 | 60.2 |
Local newspaper | 45 | 34 | 32.6 |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 2 | NA |
Network TV | 55,108 | 50,305 | 9.5 |
Spot TV | 2,373 | 2,991 | -20.7 |
Cable TV networks | 286,684 | 290,606 | -1.3 |
Spanish-language network TV | 40,025 | 52,303 | -23.5 |
National spot radio | 241 | 1,168 | -79.4 |
Local radio | 810 | 638 | 26.8 |
Outdoor | 7,153 | 10,580 | -32.4 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 306 | 466 | -34.3 |
Measured media | 393,069 | 414,466 | -5.2 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Corona | 188,274 | 213,380 | -11.8 |
Modelo | 133,957 | 118,779 | 12.8 |
Kim Crawford | 18,225 | 18,732 | -2.7 |
Pacifico | 18,000 | 20,934 | -14.0 |
Meiomi | 12,296 | 7,780 | 58.0 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2007 | 180.4 | 4.8 | |
2008 | 175.7 | 4.8 | |
2009 | 132.5 | 3.9 | |
2010 | 128.6 | 3.9 | |
2011 | 116.0 | 4.4 | |
2012 | 121.9 | 4.4 | |
2013 | 278.5 | 5.7 | |
2014 | 406.1 | 6.7 | |
2015 | 468.3 | 7.2 | |
2016 | 552.8 | 7.6 | |
2017 | 615.7 | 8.1 | |
2018 | 700.8 | 8.6 | |
2019 | 769.5 | 9.2 | |
2020 | 805.0 | 9.3 | |
Fiscal years ended in February. 2020: Year ended Feb. 28, 2021. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expense." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of "net sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 2/28/2021 | Year ended 2/29/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $8,615 | $8,344 | 3.3 |
Earnings | 2,032 | 21 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 2/28/2021) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 2/28/2021 | Year ended 2/29/2020 | % chg |
U.S. | 8,397 | 8,116 | 3.5 |
Non-U.S. (primarily Canada) | 218 | 227 | -3.9 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 2/28/2021) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 2/28/2021 | Year ended 2/29/2020 | % chg |
Beer | 6,075 | 5,616 | 8.2 |
Wine | 2,208 | 2,368 | -6.7 |
Spirits | 332 | 360 | -7.8 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $538 | $449 | 19.9 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Cable TV networks | 275 | NA | NA |
Local radio | 5 | 1 | 242.9 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 318 | 1,620 | -80.3 |
Paid desktop search | 3,277 | 2,917 | 12.3 |
Measured media | 3,875 | 4,538 | -14.6 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2017 | 900.0 | 81.7 | |
2018 | 1,500.0 | 86.8 | |
2019 | 1,400.0 | 73.6 | |
2020 | 1,600.0 | 63.0 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
ContextLogic (Wish) (Nasdaq: WISH) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $2,541 | $1,901 | 33.7 |
Earnings | -745 | -129 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Core marketplace: Europe | 833 | 716 | 16.3 |
Core marketplace: North America | 735 | 566 | 29.9 |
Logistics | 514 | 137 | 275.2 |
Product boost | 200 | 291 | -31.3 |
Core marketplace: Other | 169 | 119 | 42.0 |
Core marketplace: South America | 90 | 72 | 25.0 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $580 | $715 | -18.8 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
B-to-B magazine | 1,098 | 1,289 | -14.8 |
Local magazine | 26 | 94 | -72.5 |
Spanish-language magazine | NA | 19 | NA |
Local newspaper | 1,464 | 1,479 | -1.0 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 5 | 11 | -58.2 |
Network TV | 11,150 | 4,991 | 123.4 |
Spot TV | 52,299 | 76,553 | -31.7 |
Cable TV networks | 37,095 | 37,125 | -0.1 |
Spanish-language network TV | 6 | 3,900 | -99.9 |
National spot radio | 8,457 | 10,801 | -21.7 |
Local radio | 5,387 | 6,841 | -21.2 |
Outdoor | 5,271 | 5,789 | -8.9 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 1,325 | 2,670 | -50.4 |
Paid desktop search | 73,175 | 90,809 | -19.4 |
Measured media | 196,757 | 242,371 | -18.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Autotrader | 83,459 | 87,859 | -5.0 |
Cox | 83,302 | 112,179 | -25.7 |
Kelley Blue Book | 23,774 | 34,860 | -31.8 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $20,000 | $21,000 | -4.8 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 01/29/2021 | Year ended 01/31/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $630 | $618 | 1.9 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $9,056 | $8,925 | 1.5 |
B-to-B magazine | 495 | 591 | -16.2 |
Local newspaper | 51,162 | 55,565 | -7.9 |
National newspaper | 4,828 | 2,059 | 134.5 |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 5 | NA |
Network TV | 20,091 | 11,483 | 75.0 |
Spot TV | 163 | 464 | -64.9 |
Cable TV networks | 51,076 | 36,521 | 39.9 |
Network radio | 4,685 | 5,295 | -11.5 |
National spot radio | 631 | 366 | 72.3 |
Local radio | 9,797 | 7,623 | 28.5 |
Outdoor | 9,299 | 13,531 | -31.3 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 14,136 | 14,083 | 0.4 |
Paid desktop search | 19,147 | 38,571 | -50.4 |
Measured media | 194,565 | 195,080 | -0.3 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Dell | 184,119 | 181,681 | 1.3 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2010 | 730.0 | 1.2 | |
2011 | 860.0 | 1.4 | |
2012 | 833.0 | 1.5 | |
2013 | 670.0 | 1.2 | |
2014 | 582.0 | 1.1 | |
2015 | 594.0 | 1.2 | |
2016 | 772.0 | 1.2 | |
2017 | 1,045.0 | 1.3 | |
2018 | 1,143.0 | 1.3 | |
2019 | 1,300.0 | 1.4 | |
2020 | 1,300.0 | 1.4 | |
Fiscal years. Dell's fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period ending on the Friday nearest Jan. 31. 2020: Year ended Jan. 29, 2021. 2019: Year ended Jan. 31, 2020. 2018: Year ended Feb. 1, 2019. 2017: Year ended Feb. 2, 2018. 2016: Year ended Feb. 3, 2017. 2015: Year ended Jan. 29, 2016. 2014: Year ended Jan. 30. 2015. 2013: Year ended Jan. 31, 2014. 2012: Year ended Feb. 1, 2013. 2011: Year ended Feb. 3, 2012. 2010: Year ended Jan. 28, 2011. 2009: Year ended Jan. 29, 2010. 2008: Year ended Jan. 30, 2009. 2007: Year ended Feb. 1, 2008. 2006: Year ended Feb. 2, 2007. 2005: Year ended Feb. 3, 2006. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." Dell pays for advertising in part with cooperative advertising money that Dell gets through the "Intel inside" marketing program of Intel Corp., a microprocessor supplier. 2015: Restated from $668 million. 2014:Restated from $660 million. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "net revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 01/29/2021 | Year ended 01/31/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $94,224 | $92,154 | 2.2 |
Earnings | 3,505 | 5,529 | -36.6 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 01/29/2021) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 01/29/2021 | Year ended 01/31/2020 | % chg |
Foreign countries | 48,553 | 48,325 | 0.5 |
U.S. | 45,671 | 43,829 | 4.2 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,986 | $2,346 | -15.3 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $442 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 22 | 15 | 45.9 |
Local magazine | NA | 44 | NA |
Spanish-language magazine | 14 | 14 | 0.0 |
Local newspaper | 4,831 | 8,153 | -40.7 |
National newspaper | 1,030 | 10,199 | -89.9 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 45 | 363 | -87.5 |
Network TV | 378,703 | 524,171 | -27.8 |
Spot TV | 4,184 | 7,190 | -41.8 |
Syndicated TV | 8,821 | 14,357 | -38.6 |
Cable TV networks | 374,361 | 512,755 | -27.0 |
Spanish-language network TV | 56,585 | 101,075 | -44.0 |
Network radio | 9,587 | 16,817 | -43.0 |
National spot radio | 67,849 | 107,614 | -37.0 |
Local radio | 64,651 | 88,988 | -27.3 |
Outdoor | 16,052 | 49,961 | -67.9 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 6,799 | 17,354 | -60.8 |
Paid desktop search | 77,945 | 106,353 | -26.7 |
Measured media | 1,071,921 | 1,565,423 | -31.5 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
T-Mobile | 756,239 | 780,966 | -3.2 |
Sprint | 173,006 | 515,302 | -66.4 |
Metro by T-Mobile | 142,542 | 269,037 | -47.0 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2010 | 582.0 | 2.7 | |
2010 | 582.0 | 2.7 | |
2011 | 711.0 | 3.4 | |
2011 | 711.0 | 3.4 | |
2012 | 949.0 | 4.8 | |
2012 | 949.0 | 4.8 | |
2013 | 1,000.0 | 4.1 | |
2013 | 1,000.0 | 4.1 | |
2014 | 1,400.0 | 4.7 | |
2014 | 1,400.0 | 4.7 | |
2015 | 1,600.0 | 4.9 | |
2015 | 1,600.0 | 4.9 | |
2016 | 1,700.0 | 4.5 | |
2016 | 1,700.0 | 4.5 | |
2017 | 1,800.0 | 4.4 | |
2017 | 1,800.0 | 4.4 | |
2018 | 1,700.0 | 3.9 | |
2018 | 1,700.0 | 3.9 | |
2019 | 1,600.0 | 3.6 | |
2019 | 1,600.0 | 3.6 | |
2020 | 1,800.0 | 2.6 | |
2020 | 1,800.0 | 2.6 | |
Figures shows are for T-Mobile US. T-Mobile on April 1, 2020, acquired Sprint Corp. Deutsche Telekom controls T-Mobile US. Ad costs: Stated "advertising expenses." 2013: Including MetroPCS starting May 1, 2013. 2012: Excluding MetroPCS. 2011: Excluding MetroPCS. 2010: Excluding MetroPCS. Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated "advertising expenses" as percent of "total revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile US) (Nasdaq: TMUS) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $115,276 | $90,188 | 27.8 |
Earnings | 6,523 | 5,541 | 17.7 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 69,860 | 45,267 | 54.3 |
Germany | 27,140 | 24,511 | 10.7 |
Rest of Europe | 12,937 | 13,627 | -5.1 |
Systems solutions | 4,769 | 7,621 | -37.4 |
Group development | 3,291 | 3,132 | 5.0 |
HQ | 2,917 | 2,934 | -0.6 |
Intersegment | -5,639 | -6,905 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $849 | $918 | -7.5 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $2,744 | $11,987 | -77.1 |
B-to-B magazine | NA | 16 | NA |
Local magazine | 54 | 147 | -63.6 |
Local newspaper | NA | 51 | NA |
National newspaper | 1,227 | 854 | 43.7 |
Network TV | 19,823 | 22,830 | -13.2 |
Spot TV | 910 | 1,041 | -12.6 |
Syndicated TV | 3 | NA | NA |
Cable TV networks | 85,171 | 81,799 | 4.1 |
Spanish-language network TV | 444 | 693 | -35.9 |
Network radio | NA | 194 | NA |
National spot radio | 158 | 856 | -81.6 |
Local radio | 375 | 1,109 | -66.2 |
Outdoor | 7,240 | 14,216 | -49.1 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 5,969 | 2,881 | 107.2 |
Paid desktop search | 18,919 | 28,222 | -33.0 |
Measured media | 143,035 | 166,895 | -14.3 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Crown Royal | 33,479 | 39,933 | -16.2 |
Smirnoff | 30,953 | 41,837 | -26.0 |
Ketel One | 16,275 | 16,748 | -2.8 |
Captain Morgan | 15,732 | 23,448 | -32.9 |
Johnnie Walker | 11,219 | 8,075 | 38.9 |
Bulleit | 10,407 | 1,906 | 445.9 |
Guinness | 10,195 | 9,757 | 4.5 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2008 | 2,493.0 | 15.4 | |
2009 | 2,123.0 | 14.3 | |
2010 | 2,228.0 | 14.5 | |
2011 | 2,418.3 | 15.5 | |
2012 | 2,648.4 | 15.7 | |
2013 | 2,775.7 | 15.7 | |
2014 | 2,634.9 | 15.8 | |
2015 | 2,567.4 | 15.1 | |
2016 | 2,319.2 | 14.9 | |
2017 | 2,281.3 | 14.9 | |
2018 | 2,535.4 | 15.5 | |
2019 | 2,642.8 | 15.9 | |
2020 | 2,320.6 | 15.7 | |
Converted to pounds. Fiscal years ended June. 2020: Year ended June 2020. Ad costs: Stated "marketing" costs converted to dollars. 2020: 1.841 billion pounds. 2019: 2.042 billion pounds. 2018: 1.882 billion pounds. 2017: 1.798 billion pounds. 2016: 1.562 billion pounds. 2015: 1.629 billion pounds. 2014: 1.620 billion pounds. 2013: 1.769 billion pounds (restated). 2012: 1.671 billion pounds (restated). 2011: 1.520 billion pounds (restated). 2010: 1.419 billion pounds. 2009: 1.327 billion pounds. 2008: 1.244 billion pounds (restated). Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "marketing" costs as percent of "net sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Diageo (NYSE: DEO) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $14,814 | $16,653 | -11.0 |
Earnings | 1,833 | 4,319 | -57.6 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 6/30/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
North America | 5,827 | 5,631 | 3.5 |
Europe, Russia and Turkey | 3,236 | 3,778 | -14.3 |
Asia Pacific | 2,861 | 3,479 | -17.7 |
Africa | 1,697 | 1,946 | -12.8 |
Latin America and Caribbean | 1,145 | 1,453 | -21.3 |
Corporate | 48 | 71 | -32.7 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Spirits | 17,846 | 19,779 | -9.8 |
Beer | 2,952 | 3,569 | -17.3 |
Ready to drink | 1,218 | 1,223 | -0.4 |
Other | 291 | 399 | -27.0 |
Excise duties | -7,494 | -8,318 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $659 | $883 | -25.4 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See <About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $75 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 8 | 13 | -36.2 |
Local newspaper | 6 | 17 | -62.3 |
Network TV | 42,877 | 43,683 | -1.8 |
Spot TV | 980 | 943 | 3.9 |
Syndicated TV | 2,500 | 1,042 | 139.8 |
Cable TV networks | 43,446 | 58,900 | -26.2 |
Network radio | 6,446 | 12,940 | -50.2 |
National spot radio | 62 | 320 | -80.7 |
Local radio | 5,741 | 6,958 | -17.5 |
Outdoor | NA | 364 | NA |
Internet (desktop display only) | 2,455 | 9,267 | -73.5 |
Paid desktop search | 77,793 | 142,204 | -45.3 |
Measured media | 182,388 | 276,652 | -34.1 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Discover | 182,388 | 276,652 | -34.1 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2015 | 198.0 | 2.3 | |
2016 | 196.0 | 2.2 | |
2017 | 219.0 | 2.2 | |
2018 | 258.0 | 2.4 | |
2019 | 264.0 | 2.3 | |
2020 | 212.0 | 1.9 | |
Years: 2013 and after: Years ended Dec. 31. 2012: Year ended Nov. 30, 2012. 2011: Year ended Nov. 30, 2011. 2010: Year ended Nov. 30, 2010. 2009: Year ended Nov. 30, 2009. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising costs." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising costs" as percent of "revenue net of interest expense." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $11,088 | $11,459 | -3.2 |
Earnings | 1,104 | 2,957 | -62.7 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $626 | $815 | -23.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $588 | $585 | 0.5 |
Sunday magazine | 676 | 9,327 | -92.7 |
B-to-B magazine | 300 | 654 | -54.1 |
Local newspaper | 212 | 119 | 78.7 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 1 | NA | NA |
Network TV | 37,147 | 43,239 | -14.1 |
Spot TV | 8,704 | 7,109 | 22.4 |
Syndicated TV | 14,727 | 25,334 | -41.9 |
Cable TV networks | 138,097 | 209,079 | -33.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 43,194 | 50,589 | -14.6 |
Network radio | 1,850 | 2,658 | -30.4 |
National spot radio | 3,376 | 3,166 | 6.6 |
Local radio | 5,638 | 5,318 | 6.0 |
Outdoor | 1,415 | 3,247 | -56.4 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 2,492 | 45,003 | -94.5 |
Paid desktop search | 38,805 | 35,290 | 10.0 |
Measured media | 297,223 | 440,717 | -32.6 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Boost Mobile | 138,427 | 205,260 | -32.6 |
Dish | 115,289 | 131,265 | -12.2 |
Sling TV | 40,375 | 100,137 | -59.7 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2010 | 373.0 | 3.0 | |
2011 | 331.0 | 2.5 | |
2012 | 442.8 | 3.4 | |
2013 | 467.9 | 3.3 | |
2014 | 566.7 | 3.8 | |
2015 | 579.3 | 3.8 | |
2016 | 603.2 | 4.0 | |
2017 | 550.8 | 3.8 | |
2018 | 426.2 | 3.1 | |
2019 | 519.9 | 4.1 | |
2020 | 528.0 | 3.4 | |
Ad costs: Stated "advertising expenses" (starting 2020); "subscriber acquisition advertising" costs (2012-2019); advertising costs (2011, 2010). Ad spending as percent of sales: "Advertising expenses" as percent of "total revenue" (starting 2020); "subscriber acquisition advertising" costs as percent of "total revenue" (2012-2019); advertising costs as percent of revenue (2011, 2010). |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Dish Network Corp. (Nasdaq: DISH) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $15,493 | $12,808 | 21.0 |
Earnings | 1,763 | 1,400 | 25.9 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 15,442 | 12,760 | 21.0 |
Canada and Mexico | 51 | 48 | 6.9 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $695 | $442 | 57.3 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $233 | NA | NA |
Local newspaper | 103 | 49 | 108.9 |
National newspaper | 710 | NA | NA |
Network TV | 26,237 | 27,415 | -4.3 |
Spot TV | 2,166 | 5,069 | -57.3 |
Cable TV networks | 63,401 | 43,049 | 47.3 |
Spanish-language network TV | 400 | NA | NA |
Network radio | 4 | 85 | -95.9 |
National spot radio | 827 | 348 | 137.7 |
Local radio | 329 | 2,074 | -84.2 |
Outdoor | 2,695 | 21,865 | -87.7 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,302 | 1,318 | 150.6 |
Paid desktop search | 35,625 | 20,919 | 70.3 |
Measured media | 136,029 | 122,190 | 11.3 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
DoorDash | 135,413 | 122,155 | 10.9 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2018 | 81.0 | 27.8 | |
2019 | 446.0 | 50.4 | |
2020 | 698.0 | 24.2 | |
Ad costs: Stated "advertising expenses." Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $2,886 | $885 | 226.1 |
Earnings | -461 | -668 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
United States | 2,875 | 877 | 227.8 |
International | 11 | 8 | 37.5 |
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Core business | NA | 876 | NA |
Other revenue | NA | 9 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $869 | $864 | 0.6 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $2,218 | $39,639 | -94.4 |
B-to-B magazine | 181 | 551 | -67.2 |
Spanish-language magazine | NA | 10 | NA |
Local newspaper | 453 | 512 | -11.6 |
National newspaper | 430 | 890 | -51.7 |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 28 | NA |
Network TV | 139,880 | 193,883 | -27.9 |
Spot TV | 22,394 | 33,040 | -32.2 |
Syndicated TV | 26,088 | 71,539 | -63.5 |
Cable TV networks | 76,402 | 172,766 | -55.8 |
Spanish-language network TV | 7,075 | 7,183 | -1.5 |
National spot radio | 1 | 369 | -99.8 |
Local radio | 20 | 484 | -95.8 |
Outdoor | 6 | 47 | -88.2 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 7,164 | 8,961 | -20.1 |
Paid desktop search | 11,252 | 9,125 | 23.3 |
Measured media | 293,563 | 539,025 | -45.5 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Trulicity | 170,368 | 161,058 | 5.8 |
Emgality | 58,488 | 168,963 | -65.4 |
Verzenio | 40,014 | 61,588 | -35.0 |
Taltz | 15,504 | 95,098 | -83.7 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2017 | 700.0 | 3.5 | |
2018 | 900.0 | 4.2 | |
2019 | 1,100.0 | 4.9 | |
2020 | 1,100.0 | 4.5 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE: LLY) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $24,540 | $22,320 | 9.9 |
Earnings | 6,194 | 8,318 | -25.5 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 14,229 | 12,723 | 11.8 |
Outside the U.S. | 10,311 | 9,597 | 7.4 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $594 | $654 | -9.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $6,255 | $13,676 | -54.3 |
Local magazine | 68 | 37 | 81.7 |
Local newspaper | 395 | 50 | 695.0 |
National newspaper | 490 | 508 | -3.4 |
Network TV | 10,819 | 14,478 | -25.3 |
Spot TV | 3,667 | 6,406 | -42.8 |
Syndicated TV | 10,223 | 5,194 | 96.8 |
Cable TV networks | 18,487 | 27,883 | -33.7 |
Network radio | 23 | 248 | -90.5 |
National spot radio | 0 | NA | NA |
Local radio | 432 | 750 | -42.3 |
Outdoor | 187 | 569 | -67.2 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 930 | 3,170 | -70.7 |
Paid desktop search | 10,480 | 10,694 | -2.0 |
Measured media | 62,457 | 83,664 | -25.3 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Lenscrafters | 30,001 | 15,784 | 90.1 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2017 | 1,268.7 | 6.9 | |
2018 | 1,317.4 | 6.9 | |
2019 | 1,384.2 | 7.1 | |
2020 | 1,207.6 | 7.3 | |
EssilorLuxottica formed by Oct. 1, 2018, merger of Essilor International and Luxottica Group. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising and marketing" expenses. 2018: Pro forma. 2017: Pro forma. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising and marketing"expenses as percent of "revenue." 2018: Pro forma. 2017: Pro forma. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
EssilorLuxottica (EPA: EL) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $16,469 | $19,475 | -15.4 |
Earnings | 991 | 2,300 | -56.9 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
North America | 9,018 | 10,243 | -12.0 |
Europe | 3,938 | 4,747 | -17.1 |
Asia, Oceania and Africa | 2,696 | 3,238 | -16.7 |
Latin America | 816 | 1,248 | -34.6 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Luxottica | 8,806 | 10,794 | -18.4 |
Essilor | 7,663 | 8,682 | -11.7 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $820 | $994 | -17.5 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $28,530 | $47,750 | -40.3 |
Sunday magazine | 481 | 471 | 2.0 |
B-to-B magazine | 35 | 54 | -35.3 |
Local magazine | 9 | 2 | 286.4 |
Local newspaper | 2 | 7 | -70.4 |
National newspaper | 818 | 1,085 | -24.6 |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 1 | NA |
Network TV | 850 | 1,198 | -29.0 |
Spot TV | 1 | 189 | -99.6 |
Syndicated TV | 308 | 381 | -19.2 |
Cable TV networks | 487 | 608 | -19.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 311 | 592 | -47.5 |
National spot radio | 85 | 56 | 52.9 |
Local radio | 113 | 160 | -29.1 |
Outdoor | 1,432 | 4,648 | -69.2 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 1,169 | 549 | 112.9 |
Paid desktop search | 9,651 | 8,151 | 18.4 |
Measured media | 44,282 | 65,902 | -32.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Estee Lauder | 26,384 | 31,366 | -15.9 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2006 | 1,514.0 | 23.4 | |
2007 | 1,641.0 | 23.3 | |
2008 | 1,836.0 | 23.2 | |
2009 | 1,693.0 | 23.1 | |
2010 | 1,819.0 | 23.3 | |
2011 | 2,161.0 | 24.5 | |
2012 | 2,418.0 | 24.9 | |
2013 | 2,541.0 | 25.0 | |
2014 | 2,618.1 | 23.9 | |
2015 | 2,558.6 | 23.7 | |
2016 | 2,607.3 | 23.2 | |
2017 | 2,689.0 | 22.7 | |
2018 | 3,287.0 | 24.0 | |
2019 | 3,440.0 | 23.1 | |
2020 | 3,398.0 | 23.8 | |
Fiscal years ended June. 2021: Fiscal 2021 ended June 2021. Ad costs: 2017 and after: "Global net advertising, merchandising, sampling, promotion and product development expenses." Figures exclude the impact of purchase with purchase and gift with purchase promotions. Before 2017:Stated worldwide "advertising, merchandising, sampling, promotion and product development" expenses "excluding the impact of purchase with purchase and gift with purchase promotions." 2013: Restated from $2.584 billion. 2012: Restated from $2.459 billion. Ad spending as percent of sales: Global net advertising, merchandising, sampling, promotion and product development expenses as percent of sales. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Estee Lauder Cos. (NYSE: EL) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $14,294 | $14,863 | -3.8 |
Earnings | 684 | 1,785 | -61.7 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 6/30/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Europe, Middle East and Africa | 6,262 | 6,452 | -2.9 |
Asia Pacific | 4,238 | 3,673 | 15.4 |
Americas | 3,794 | 4,741 | -20.0 |
Adjustments | 0 | -3 | NA |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 6/30/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Skin care | 7,382 | 6,551 | 12.7 |
Makeup | 4,794 | 5,860 | -18.2 |
Fragrance | 1,563 | 1,802 | -13.3 |
Hair care | 515 | 584 | -11.8 |
Other | 40 | 69 | -42.0 |
Adjustments | 0 | -3 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $810 | $1,992 | -59.3 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | NA | $136 | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 170 | 147 | 15.7 |
Local magazine | NA | 4 | NA |
Local newspaper | 57 | 92 | -38.2 |
Network TV | 27,900 | 72,800 | -61.7 |
Spot TV | 1,957 | 5,305 | -63.1 |
Cable TV networks | 72,750 | 221,304 | -67.1 |
Spanish-language network TV | 3,200 | 13,977 | -77.1 |
Network radio | NA | 241 | NA |
National spot radio | 88 | 186 | -52.4 |
Local radio | 91 | 231 | -60.4 |
Outdoor | 321 | 788 | -59.2 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 9,454 | 30,274 | -68.8 |
Paid desktop search | 430,873 | 801,392 | -46.2 |
Measured media | 546,861 | 1,146,875 | -52.3 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Expedia | 142,250 | 393,566 | -63.9 |
Hotels.com | 132,101 | 320,108 | -58.7 |
Trivago | 109,749 | 211,692 | -48.2 |
Orbitz | 71,316 | 65,878 | 8.3 |
Vrbo | 53,686 | 67,416 | -20.4 |
Hotwire | 18,048 | 36,683 | -50.8 |
Travelocity | 14,146 | 34,897 | -59.5 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2009 | 622.0 | 22.7 | |
2010 | 694.0 | 22.9 | |
2011 | 797.0 | 23.1 | |
2012 | 890.0 | 22.1 | |
2013 | 1,200.0 | 25.2 | |
2014 | 1,600.0 | 27.8 | |
2015 | 2,100.0 | 31.5 | |
2016 | 2,700.0 | 30.8 | |
2017 | 3,300.0 | 32.8 | |
2018 | 3,400.0 | 30.3 | |
2019 | 3,500.0 | 29.0 | |
2020 | 1,200.0 | 23.1 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expense." Stated worldwide advertising expense consist of offline costs, including TV and radio advertising, and online advertising. Ad expenses include media and production costs. 2012: Restated in 2014 from $870 million. 2011: Restated in 2014 from $796 million. Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of "revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Expedia Group (Nasdaq: EXPE) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $5,199 | $12,067 | -56.9 |
Earnings | -2,687 | 565 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 3,511 | 6,869 | -48.9 |
All other countries | 1,688 | 5,198 | -67.5 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Merchant | 3,261 | 6,763 | -51.8 |
Agency | 1,267 | 3,882 | -67.4 |
Advertising, media and other | 671 | 1,422 | -52.8 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,818 | $2,280 | -20.3 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $8,236 | $3,185 | 158.6 |
B-to-B magazine | 2,264 | 2,826 | -19.9 |
Spanish-language magazine | 63 | 29 | 117.5 |
Local newspaper | 79 | 7,451 | -98.9 |
National newspaper | 641 | 15,529 | -95.9 |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 49 | NA |
Network TV | 237,730 | 224,998 | 5.7 |
Spot TV | 157,580 | 224,687 | -29.9 |
Syndicated TV | 317 | 98 | 223.5 |
Cable TV networks | 106,255 | 150,060 | -29.2 |
Spanish-language network TV | 16,905 | 25,335 | -33.3 |
Network radio | 524 | 6,153 | -91.5 |
National spot radio | 2,083 | 1,814 | 14.8 |
Local radio | 7,680 | 16,716 | -54.1 |
Outdoor | 6,560 | 5,879 | 11.6 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 17,871 | 16,167 | 10.5 |
Paid desktop search | 46,344 | 34,509 | 34.3 |
Measured media | 611,132 | 735,485 | -16.9 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Ford | 447,226 | 520,355 | -14.1 |
Lincoln | 163,690 | 214,372 | -23.6 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
1998 | 2,100.0 | 1.5 | |
1999 | 2,700.0 | 1.7 | |
2000 | 3,000.0 | 1.8 | |
2001 | 3,100.0 | 1.9 | |
2002 | 2,900.0 | 1.8 | |
2003 | 4,100.0 | 2.5 | |
2004 | 4,700.0 | 2.7 | |
2005 | 5,000.0 | 2.8 | |
2006 | 5,100.0 | 3.2 | |
2007 | 5,400.0 | 3.2 | |
2008 | 4,500.0 | 3.1 | |
2009 | 3,200.0 | 2.8 | |
2010 | 3,900.0 | 3.0 | |
2011 | 4,100.0 | 3.0 | |
2012 | 4,000.0 | 3.0 | |
2013 | 4,400.0 | 3.0 | |
2014 | 4,300.0 | 3.0 | |
2015 | 4,300.0 | 2.9 | |
2016 | 4,300.0 | 2.8 | |
2017 | 4,100.0 | 2.6 | |
2018 | 4,000.0 | 2.5 | |
2019 | 3,600.0 | 2.3 | |
2020 | 2,800.0 | 2.2 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses" ("advertising costs"). 2009: Restated from $3.3 billion. 2008: Restated from $4.6 billion. 2004: Restated from $3.2 billion. 2003: Restated from $2.7 billion. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $127,144 | $155,900 | -18.4 |
Earnings | -1,279 | 47 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 82,535 | 98,729 | -16.4 |
All other | 22,232 | 28,036 | -20.7 |
Canada | 8,711 | 10,855 | -19.8 |
Germany | 6,526 | 7,930 | -17.7 |
U.K. | 6,110 | 8,899 | -31.3 |
Mexico | 1,030 | 1,451 | -29.0 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Automotive | 115,885 | 143,599 | -19.3 |
Ford Credit | 11,203 | 12,260 | -8.6 |
Mobility | 56 | 41 | 36.6 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 02/01/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $689 | $562 | 22.6 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Sunday magazine | 78 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 18 | NA | NA |
Local magazine | NA | 8 | NA |
Local newspaper | 426 | 665 | -35.8 |
National newspaper | 289 | 143 | 102.0 |
Network TV | 80,288 | 64,401 | 24.7 |
Spot TV | 5,570 | 581 | 858.2 |
Syndicated TV | 747 | 2,247 | -66.7 |
Cable TV networks | 54,076 | 44,404 | 21.8 |
Spanish-language network TV | 5,619 | 5,213 | 7.8 |
Network radio | 564 | 88 | 542.8 |
National spot radio | 5,468 | 14,094 | -61.2 |
Local radio | 6,444 | 14,153 | -54.5 |
Outdoor | 23 | 240 | -90.3 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 2,903 | 5,018 | -42.1 |
Paid desktop search | 5,362 | 5,460 | -1.8 |
Measured media | 167,875 | 156,713 | 7.1 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Old Navy | 124,217 | 145,765 | -14.8 |
Gap | 28,928 | 4,528 | 538.8 |
Banana Republic | 13,435 | 4,723 | 184.4 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 653.0 | 4.2 | |
2013 | 637.0 | 3.9 | |
2014 | 639.0 | 3.9 | |
2015 | 578.0 | 3.7 | |
2016 | 601.0 | 3.9 | |
2017 | 673.0 | 4.2 | |
2018 | 650.0 | 3.9 | |
2019 | 687.0 | 4.2 | |
2020 | 816.0 | 5.9 | |
Fiscal years. 2020: Year ended Jan. 30, 2021. Gap's fiscal year is a 52-week or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to Jan. 31. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of"net sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 02/01/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $13,800 | $16,383 | -15.8 |
Earnings | -665 | 351 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 1/30/2021) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 02/01/2020 | % chg |
U.S. (including direct segment) | 11,650 | 13,398 | -13.0 |
Canada | 972 | 1,153 | -15.7 |
Asia | 710 | 1,084 | -34.5 |
Europe | 329 | 539 | -39.0 |
Other regions | 139 | 209 | -33.5 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 1/30/2021) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 02/01/2020 | % chg |
Old Navy | 7,536 | 7,983 | -5.6 |
Gap Global | 3,388 | 4,634 | -26.9 |
Banana Republic | 1,462 | 2,539 | -42.4 |
Other | 1,414 | 1,227 | 15.2 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $2,216 | $2,952 | -24.9 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $22,408 | $144,295 | -84.5 |
B-to-B magazine | 831 | 1,425 | -41.7 |
Local magazine | 100 | 113 | -10.9 |
Spanish-language magazine | 14 | 124 | -88.8 |
Local newspaper | 999 | 2,230 | -55.2 |
National newspaper | 750 | 5,767 | -87.0 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 20 | 48 | -58.7 |
Network TV | 218,248 | 357,436 | -38.9 |
Spot TV | 206,749 | 314,533 | -34.3 |
Syndicated TV | 38,363 | 39,310 | -2.4 |
Cable TV networks | 174,264 | 324,946 | -46.4 |
Spanish-language network TV | 9,510 | 19,014 | -50.0 |
Network radio | 362 | NA | NA |
National spot radio | 34 | 1,656 | -98.0 |
Local radio | 1,965 | 1,785 | 10.1 |
Outdoor | 1,103 | 9,586 | -88.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 21,928 | 25,911 | -15.4 |
Paid desktop search | 46,145 | 123,138 | -62.5 |
Measured media | 743,792 | 1,371,315 | -45.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Chevrolet | 356,891 | 692,267 | -48.4 |
GMC | 157,928 | 247,495 | -36.2 |
Cadillac | 117,571 | 221,525 | -46.9 |
Buick | 100,824 | 166,982 | -39.6 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2010 | 4,742.0 | 3.5 | |
2011 | 5,209.0 | 3.5 | |
2012 | 5,372.0 | 3.5 | |
2013 | 5,500.0 | 3.5 | |
2014 | 5,200.0 | 3.3 | |
2015 | 4,400.0 | 3.2 | |
2016 | 4,600.0 | 3.1 | |
2017 | 4,300.0 | 3.0 | |
2018 | 4,000.0 | 2.7 | |
2019 | 3,700.0 | 2.7 | |
2020 | 2,700.0 | 2.2 | |
Sales: Worldwide sales (including automotive sales and GM Financial revenue). Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising and promotion" spending. 2016: Restated in 2018 from $5.3 billion following 2017 divestiture of GM Europe. 2015: Restated in 2018 from $5.1 billion following 2017 divestiture of GM Europe. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising and promotion" spending as percent of "net sales and revenue" (including automotive sales and GM Financial revenue). |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $122,485 | $137,237 | -10.7 |
Earnings | 6,247 | 6,581 | -5.1 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 101,431 | 110,614 | -8.3 |
Non-U.S. | 21,054 | 26,623 | -20.9 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
GM North America | 96,733 | 106,366 | -9.1 |
GM Financial | 13,831 | 14,554 | -5.0 |
GM International | 11,586 | 16,111 | -28.1 |
Corporate | 350 | 220 | 59.1 |
Cruise | 103 | 100 | 3.0 |
Eliminations | -118 | -114 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $691 | $683 | 1.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $8,334 | $22,914 | -63.6 |
B-to-B magazine | 391 | 1,916 | -79.6 |
Local magazine | NA | 8 | NA |
Spanish-language magazine | 10 | NA | NA |
Local newspaper | 116 | NA | NA |
National newspaper | 726 | 624 | 16.4 |
Network TV | 105,176 | 78,989 | 33.2 |
Spot TV | 13,065 | 5,951 | 119.6 |
Syndicated TV | 40,552 | 10,954 | 270.2 |
Cable TV networks | 109,827 | 180,450 | -39.1 |
Spanish-language network TV | 102 | NA | NA |
Network radio | NA | 12 | NA |
National spot radio | 49 | 9,170 | -99.5 |
Local radio | 18 | 4,884 | -99.6 |
Outdoor | 66 | 3,207 | -98.0 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 14,236 | 3,989 | 256.9 |
Paid desktop search | 10,148 | 8,842 | 14.8 |
Measured media | 302,813 | 331,907 | -8.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Descovy | 129,681 | 909 | 14161.7 |
Biktarvy | 108,283 | 80,288 | 34.9 |
Epclusa | 50,547 | 91,311 | -44.6 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2000 | 8.4 | 4.3 | |
2001 | 16.5 | 7.1 | |
2002 | 39.3 | 8.4 | |
2003 | 20.8 | 2.4 | |
2004 | 35.6 | 2.7 | |
2005 | 50.5 | 2.5 | |
2006 | 67.3 | 2.2 | |
2007 | 81.1 | 1.9 | |
2008 | 96.2 | 1.8 | |
2009 | 108.1 | 1.5 | |
2010 | 116.5 | 1.5 | |
2011 | 116.6 | 1.4 | |
2012 | 159.8 | 1.6 | |
2013 | 216.2 | 1.9 | |
2014 | 393.0 | 1.6 | |
2015 | 601.0 | 1.8 | |
2016 | 618.0 | 2.0 | |
2017 | 600.0 | 2.3 | |
2018 | 587.0 | 2.7 | |
2019 | 784.0 | 3.5 | |
2020 | 795.0 | 3.2 | |
Ad costs: Stated "advertising expenses." Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated "advertising expenses" as percent of "total revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq: GILD) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $24,689 | $22,449 | 10.0 |
Earnings | 123 | 5,364 | -97.7 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 18,217 | 16,645 | 9.4 |
Europe | 4,135 | 3,811 | 8.5 |
Other countries | 2,337 | 1,993 | 17.3 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,627 | $1,539 | 5.7 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $77,748 | $81,198 | -4.2 |
Sunday magazine | NA | 483 | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 2,320 | 4,137 | -43.9 |
Spanish-language magazine | NA | 10 | NA |
Local newspaper | 380 | 935 | -59.3 |
National newspaper | 259 | NA | NA |
Network TV | 192,704 | 203,809 | -5.4 |
Spot TV | 43,099 | 38,319 | 12.5 |
Syndicated TV | 125,362 | 146,264 | -14.3 |
Cable TV networks | 324,993 | 323,076 | 0.6 |
Spanish-language network TV | 10,181 | 8,748 | 16.4 |
Network radio | 79 | 691 | -88.5 |
National spot radio | 118 | NA | NA |
Local radio | 383 | 835 | -54.2 |
Outdoor | 475 | 1,479 | -67.9 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 4,186 | 32,593 | -87.2 |
Paid desktop search | 39,689 | 41,855 | -5.2 |
Measured media | 821,975 | 884,431 | -7.1 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Dovato | 95,914 | 78,255 | 22.6 |
Sensodyne | 94,979 | 116,662 | -18.6 |
Trelegy | 84,760 | 88,280 | -4.0 |
Advil | 84,604 | 99,326 | -14.8 |
Nucala | 36,281 | 6,445 | 463.0 |
Robitussin | 35,417 | 30,979 | 14.3 |
Voltaren | 34,948 | 0 | NA |
Emergen-C | 31,150 | 34,910 | -10.8 |
Anoro Ellipta | 31,027 | 43,744 | -29.1 |
Centrum | 28,103 | 24,594 | 14.3 |
Shingrix | 26,236 | 3,638 | 621.2 |
Abreva | 22,926 | 27,107 | -15.4 |
Flonase | 22,822 | 49,551 | -53.9 |
ChapStick | 20,715 | 37,688 | -45.0 |
MeningitisB.com | 20,207 | 21,417 | -5.7 |
Nicorette | 16,890 | 23,687 | -28.7 |
Tums | 14,649 | 17,615 | -16.8 |
ShinglesCanBeWhat.com | 14,378 | 0 | NA |
Theraflu | 13,422 | 30,639 | -56.2 |
Broughtbyvaccines.com | 11,682 | 0 | NA |
Preparation H | 10,674 | 7,929 | 34.6 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2007 | 1,489.3 | 3.3 | |
2008 | 1,493.4 | 3.3 | |
2009 | 1,445.4 | 3.3 | |
2010 | 1,501.5 | 3.4 | |
2011 | 1,460.0 | 3.3 | |
2012 | 1,329.9 | 3.2 | |
2013 | 1,264.4 | 3.0 | |
2014 | 1,105.9 | 2.9 | |
2015 | 1,619.4 | 4.4 | |
2016 | 1,715.8 | 4.5 | |
2017 | 1,741.0 | 4.5 | |
2018 | 1,837.6 | 4.5 | |
2019 | 2,001.0 | 4.6 | |
2020 | 2,280.4 | 5.2 | |
Converted to dollars. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising" costs converted to dollars. 2020: Based on average exchange rates; 1.777 billion pounds. 2019: Based on average exchange rates; 1.567 billion pounds. 2018: Based on average exchange rates; 1.376 billion pounds. 2017: Based on average exchange rates; 1.351 billion pounds. 2016: Based on average exchange rates; 1.265 billion pounds. 2015: Based on average exchange rates; 1.059 billion pounds. 2014: Based on average exchange rates; 671 million pounds. 2013: Based on average exchange rates; 808 million pounds. 2012: Based on average exchange rates; 839 million pounds. 2011: Based on average exchange rates; 910 million pounds. 2010: Based on average exchange rates; 971 million pounds. 2009: Based on average exchange rates; 923 million pounds. 2008: Based on average exchange rates; 805 million pounds. 2007: Based on average exchange rates; 744 million pounds. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising" costs as percent of "turnover." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $43,759 | $43,102 | 1.5 |
Earnings | 7,378 | 5,931 | 24.4 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 18,680 | 17,737 | 5.3 |
International | 14,603 | 15,062 | -3.0 |
Europe | 10,477 | 10,304 | 1.7 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Pharmaceuticals | 21,888 | 22,416 | -2.4 |
Consumer healthcare | 12,875 | 11,486 | 12.1 |
Vaccines | 8,960 | 9,139 | -2.0 |
Corporate and other | 36 | 61 | -41.4 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $605 | $604 | 0.3 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $7,851 | $5,807 | 35.2 |
B-to-B magazine | 19 | 332 | -94.3 |
Local newspaper | NA | 6 | NA |
Network TV | 3,843 | 3,959 | -2.9 |
Spot TV | 2,642 | 586 | 350.9 |
Syndicated TV | 286 | NA | NA |
Cable TV networks | 70,981 | 46,889 | 51.4 |
Spanish-language network TV | 3,372 | 4,569 | -26.2 |
Network radio | NA | 4 | NA |
National spot radio | 1 | NA | NA |
Local radio | 19 | 28 | -31.7 |
Outdoor | 9 | 5 | 78.0 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 339 | 3,624 | -90.6 |
Paid desktop search | 1,333 | 314 | 324.2 |
Measured media | 90,694 | 66,123 | 37.2 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Persil | 24,585 | 23,229 | 5.8 |
All | 20,191 | 15,748 | 28.2 |
Dial | 17,644 | 12,064 | 46.3 |
Snuggle | 16,636 | 5,147 | 223.2 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2014 | 5,517.7 | 25.3 | |
2015 | 5,118.5 | 25.5 | |
2016 | 5,131.4 | 24.8 | |
2017 | 5,508.7 | 24.3 | |
2018 | 5,479.8 | 23.3 | |
2019 | 5,534.6 | 24.6 | |
2020 | 6,137.1 | 27.9 | |
Ad costs: Worldwide "marketing, selling and distribution expenses" converted to U.S. dollars by Ad Age Datacenter at average exchange rates. Henkel's calendar 2018 financials explained this expense line: "In addition to marketing organization and distribution expenses, this item comprises, in particular, advertising, sales promotion and market research expenses. Also included here are the expenses of technical advisory services for customers, valuation allowances on trade accounts receivable and valuation allowances and impairment losses on trademarks and other rights." 2020: 5.377 billion euros. 2019: 4.942 billion euros. 2018: 4.638 billion euros. 2017: 4.876 billion euros. 2016: 4.635 billion euros. 2015: 4.608 billion euros. 2014: 4.151 billion euros. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "marketing, selling and distribution expenses" as percent of worldwide "sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Henkel (ETR: HEN) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $21,971 | $22,526 | -2.5 |
Earnings | 1,625 | 2,355 | -31.0 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Western Europe | 6,599 | 6,739 | -2.1 |
North America | 5,904 | 5,909 | -0.1 |
Asia Pacific | 3,388 | 3,477 | -2.6 |
Eastern Europe | 3,332 | 3,359 | -0.8 |
Africa/Middle East | 1,379 | 1,458 | -5.4 |
Latin America | 1,244 | 1,450 | -14.2 |
Corporate | 126 | 136 | -7.4 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Adhesives technologies | 9,912 | 10,596 | -6.5 |
Laundry & home care | 7,652 | 7,454 | 2.6 |
Beauty care | 4,282 | 4,342 | -1.4 |
Corporate | 126 | 136 | -7.4 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 1/31/2021 | Year ended 2/2/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,110 | $1,090 | 1.8 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $17,456 | $19,247 | -9.3 |
B-to-B magazine | 348 | 440 | -20.7 |
Local magazine | NA | 19 | NA |
Spanish-language magazine | NA | 8 | NA |
Local newspaper | 334 | 2,296 | -85.5 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 9 | 361 | -97.5 |
Network TV | 47,496 | 49,634 | -4.3 |
Spot TV | 4,999 | 5,835 | -14.3 |
Syndicated TV | 409 | 186 | 120.4 |
Cable TV networks | 104,128 | 147,182 | -29.3 |
Spanish-language network TV | 5,710 | 10,059 | -43.2 |
Network radio | 24,973 | 41,252 | -39.5 |
National spot radio | 1,162 | 5,505 | -78.9 |
Local radio | 24,814 | 42,575 | -41.7 |
Outdoor | 721 | 1,098 | -34.3 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 5,854 | 14,920 | -60.8 |
Paid desktop search | 86,759 | 88,494 | -2.0 |
Measured media | 325,173 | 429,110 | -24.2 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Home Depot | 324,942 | 428,801 | -24.2 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 831.0 | 1.1 | |
2013 | 865.0 | 1.1 | |
2014 | 884.0 | 1.1 | |
2015 | 868.0 | 1.0 | |
2016 | 955.0 | 1.0 | |
2017 | 995.0 | 1.0 | |
2018 | 1,156.0 | 1.1 | |
2019 | 1,186.0 | 1.1 | |
2020 | 1,200.0 | 0.9 | |
Fiscal years. 2020: Year ended January 2021; fiscal 2020. 2019: Year ended February 2020; fiscal 2019. 2018: Year ended February 2019; fiscal 2018. 2017: Year ended January 2018; fiscal 2017. 2016: Year ended January 2017; fiscal 2016. 2015: Year ended January 2016; fiscal 2015. 2014: Year ended February 2015; fiscal 2014. 2013: Year ended January 2014; fiscal 2013. 2012: Year ended January 2013; fiscal 2012. 2011: Year ended January 2012; fiscal 2011. 2010: Year ended January 2011; fiscal 2010. 2009: Year ended January 2010; fiscal 2009. 2008: Year ended January 2009;fiscal 2008. 2007: Year ended January 2008; fiscal 2007. 2006: Year ended January 2007; fiscal 2006. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "gross advertising expense." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "gross advertising expensive" as percent of "net sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 1/31/2021 | Year ended 2/2/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $132,110 | $110,225 | 19.9 |
Earnings | 12,866 | 11,242 | 14.4 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 1/31/2021) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 1/31/2021 | Year ended 2/2/2020 | % chg |
U.S. | 122,158 | 101,333 | 20.6 |
Rest of world | 9,952 | 8,892 | 11.9 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,155 | $1,390 | -16.9 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $6,044 | $14,980 | -59.7 |
B-to-B magazine | 245 | 604 | -59.5 |
Local magazine | NA | 15 | NA |
Spanish-language magazine | 3 | NA | NA |
Local newspaper | 563 | 1,139 | -50.5 |
National newspaper | NA | 1,354 | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 3 | NA |
Network TV | 108,262 | 122,933 | -11.9 |
Spot TV | 34,039 | 36,917 | -7.8 |
Cable TV networks | 86,283 | 142,388 | -39.4 |
Spanish-language network TV | 6,542 | 10,221 | -36.0 |
Network radio | 399 | 2,501 | -84.1 |
National spot radio | 25 | 201 | -87.5 |
Local radio | 3,316 | 4,508 | -26.4 |
Outdoor | 282 | 1,105 | -74.4 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 7,268 | 15,363 | -52.7 |
Paid desktop search | 39,146 | 18,847 | 107.7 |
Measured media | 292,414 | 373,080 | -21.6 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Honda | 221,642 | 284,312 | -22.0 |
Acura | 70,743 | 88,736 | -20.3 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Honda Motor Co. (NYSE: HMC) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $124,198 | $137,365 | -9.6 |
Earnings | 6,558 | 4,691 | 39.8 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 3/31/2021) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
North America | 66,772 | 75,112 | -11.1 |
Asia | 30,649 | 31,739 | -3.4 |
Japan | 17,439 | 18,271 | -4.6 |
Europe | 4,826 | 5,232 | -7.8 |
Other regions | 4,512 | 7,011 | -35.6 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 3/31/2021) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Automobile | 80,789 | 91,624 | -11.8 |
Financial services business | 23,521 | 23,800 | -1.2 |
Motorcycles | 16,854 | 18,946 | -11.0 |
Life Creation and other businesses | 3,034 | 2,996 | 1.3 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $570 | $627 | -9.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $3,256 | $10,114 | -67.8 |
Sunday magazine | 601 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 477 | 659 | -27.6 |
Spanish-language magazine | NA | 12 | NA |
Local newspaper | 243 | 1,411 | -82.8 |
National newspaper | 496 | 2,177 | -77.2 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 54 | NA | NA |
Network TV | 155,777 | 123,770 | 25.9 |
Spot TV | 93,533 | 66,713 | 40.2 |
Syndicated TV | 21,783 | 137 | NA |
Cable TV networks | 79,531 | 92,091 | -13.6 |
Spanish-language network TV | 399 | 579 | -31.1 |
Network radio | 1,241 | 3,295 | -62.3 |
National spot radio | 822 | 7,217 | -88.6 |
Local radio | 4,896 | 9,821 | -50.1 |
Outdoor | 1,314 | 1,129 | 16.3 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 9,024 | 7,479 | 20.7 |
Paid desktop search | 35,348 | 29,129 | 21.3 |
Measured media | 408,794 | 355,732 | 14.9 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Hyundai | 376,760 | 312,079 | 20.7 |
Genesis | 32,034 | 43,653 | -26.6 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2013 | 1,920.2 | 2.4 | |
2014 | 1,950.4 | 2.3 | |
2015 | 1,843.9 | 2.3 | |
2016 | 1,920.5 | 2.4 | |
2017 | 2,189.7 | 2.6 | |
2018 | 2,100.8 | 2.4 | |
2019 | 2,194.2 | 2.4 | |
2020 | 1,905.2 | 2.2 | |
Converted to dollars. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertisements and sales promotion" expenses. 2020: 2,241 billion won. 2019: 2,551 billion won. 2018: 2,309 billion won. 2017: 2,460 billion won. 2016: 2,233 billion won. 2015: 2,072 billion won. 2014: 2,053 billion won. 2013: 2,087 billion won. 2012: 2,164 billion won. 2011: 2,205 billion won. 2010: 2,047 billion won. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertisements and sales promotion" spending as percent of "sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Hyundai Motor Co. (KRX: 005380) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $88,398 | $90,942 | -2.8 |
Earnings | 1,636 | 2,740 | -40.3 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
South Korea | 34,242 | 32,566 | 5.1 |
North America | 31,134 | 30,935 | 0.6 |
Europe | 13,980 | 16,114 | -13.2 |
Asia | 7,439 | 8,807 | -15.5 |
Other | 1,603 | 2,520 | -36.4 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Vehicle | 68,491 | 70,939 | -3.5 |
Finance | 14,321 | 13,783 | 3.9 |
Other | 5,586 | 6,221 | -10.2 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $665 | $672 | -1.1 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Local newspaper | NA | 11 | NA |
Network TV | 15,264 | 32,895 | -53.6 |
Spot TV | 667 | 1,235 | -46.0 |
Syndicated TV | 3,085 | 11,377 | -72.9 |
Cable TV networks | 74,564 | 164,609 | -54.7 |
Spanish-language network TV | 460 | 34 | NA |
Network radio | 1,576 | 4,029 | -60.9 |
National spot radio | 40 | 2 | NA |
Local radio | 2,057 | 3,849 | -46.6 |
Outdoor | NA | 48 | NA |
Internet (desktop display only) | 13,987 | 28,874 | -51.6 |
Paid desktop search | 211,613 | 201,122 | 5.2 |
Measured media | 323,313 | 448,085 | -27.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
HomeAdvisor | 82,463 | 161,320 | -48.9 |
Pronto | 38,954 | 37,074 | 5.1 |
KensaQ | 29,895 | 15,038 | 98.8 |
Care | 29,881 | 29,067 | 2.8 |
Answerroot | 19,782 | 2,054 | 863.3 |
Consumer Search | 15,182 | 13,951 | 8.8 |
FastQuickSearch | 13,926 | 0 | NA |
Angi | 12,725 | 43,790 | -70.9 |
About.com | 11,546 | 35,275 | -67.3 |
Everyman Business | 11,280 | 4,251 | 165.3 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2018 | 798.1 | 31.5 | |
2019 | 855.2 | 31.6 | |
2020 | 862.2 | 28.3 | |
IAC in May 2021 spun off Vimeo as a separate company. Match Group and its controlling shareholder, IAC/InterActiveCorp, in June 2020 split into two separate companies as follows: IAC/InterActiveCorp, which was renamed Match Group (new Match) and owns the Match Group business; IAC Holdings, which was renamed IAC/InterActiveCorp (new IAC) and owns IAC's other businesses. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expense." 2019: Restated in 2021 from $1.2 billion. 2018: Restated in 2021 from $1.2 billion. 2014: Restated in 2016 from $971.8 million. 2013: Restated in 2016 from $824.1 million; restated in 2015 from $828.8 million. 2012: Restated in 2014 from $779.7 million. 2011: Restated in 2014 from $497.2 million. 2009: Restated. 2008: Restated. 2007: Restated. 2006: Restated. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of"revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
IAC (IAC/InterActiveCorp) (Nasdaq: IAC) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $3,048 | $2,706 | 12.6 |
Earnings | NA | NA | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 2,449 | 2,098 | 16.8 |
All other | 598 | 608 | -1.6 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
ANGI Home Services | 1,468 | 1,326 | 10.7 |
Search | 613 | 742 | -17.4 |
Emerging and other | 470 | 274 | 71.4 |
Vimeo | 283 | 196 | 44.5 |
Dotdash | 214 | 168 | 27.5 |
Intersegment elimination | 0 | 0 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $565 | $606 | -6.8 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $2,559 | $2,948 | -13.2 |
B-to-B magazine | 264 | 342 | -22.9 |
Local newspaper | 821 | 1,175 | -30.1 |
National newspaper | 11,123 | 19,382 | -42.6 |
Network TV | 94,002 | 76,177 | 23.4 |
Spot TV | 1,239 | 429 | 188.7 |
Syndicated TV | 4,949 | 1,560 | 217.2 |
Cable TV networks | 58,131 | 37,822 | 53.7 |
National spot radio | 88 | 348 | -74.8 |
Local radio | 44 | 172 | -74.4 |
Outdoor | 1,596 | 4,629 | -65.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 24,273 | 16,494 | 47.2 |
Paid desktop search | 77,800 | 66,985 | 16.1 |
Measured media | 276,887 | 228,462 | 21.2 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
IBM | 217,827 | 197,043 | 10.5 |
Weather.com | 53,700 | 29,167 | 84.1 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 1,339.0 | 1.3 | |
2013 | 1,294.0 | 1.3 | |
2014 | 1,307.0 | 1.4 | |
2015 | 1,290.0 | 1.6 | |
2016 | 1,327.0 | 1.7 | |
2017 | 1,445.0 | 1.8 | |
2018 | 1,466.0 | 1.8 | |
2019 | 1,647.0 | 2.1 | |
2020 | 1,542.0 | 2.1 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising and promotional expense" (including media, agency and promotional expenses). Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising and promotional expense" as percent of "revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
IBM Corp. (NYSE: IBM) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $73,620 | $77,147 | -4.6 |
Earnings | 5,590 | 9,431 | -40.7 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Other | 37,949 | 40,071 | -5.3 |
U.S. | 26,978 | 28,395 | -5.0 |
Japan | 8,694 | 8,681 | 0.1 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Technology Services & Cloud Platforms | 25,812 | 27,361 | -5.7 |
Cloud and Cognitive Solutions Solutions | 23,376 | 23,200 | 0.8 |
Global Business Services | 16,162 | 16,634 | -2.8 |
Systems | 6,978 | 7,604 | -8.2 |
Global Financing | 1,123 | 1,400 | -19.8 |
Other | 169 | 1,092 | -84.5 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,099 | $1,095 | 0.4 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | NA | $154 | NA |
B-to-B magazine | NA | 34 | NA |
Local newspaper | 86 | 226 | -62.1 |
National newspaper | 185 | NA | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | 6 | 18 | -67.8 |
Network TV | 83,174 | 111,646 | -25.5 |
Spot TV | 50,210 | 92,473 | -45.7 |
Syndicated TV | 185 | 6,598 | -97.2 |
Cable TV networks | 248,121 | 354,004 | -29.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 10,740 | 10,330 | 4.0 |
Network radio | 163 | 2,254 | -92.8 |
National spot radio | 21,665 | 29,058 | -25.4 |
Local radio | 12,095 | 17,700 | -31.7 |
Outdoor | 19,934 | 22,029 | -9.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 6,662 | 2,552 | 161.1 |
Paid desktop search | 11,687 | 3,864 | 202.4 |
Measured media | 464,914 | 652,940 | -28.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Sonic | 151,315 | 184,764 | -18.1 |
Dunkin' | 124,587 | 175,530 | -29.0 |
Arby's | 112,157 | 163,721 | -31.5 |
Buffalo Wild Wings | 45,879 | 71,802 | -36.1 |
Jimmy John's | 30,546 | 49,701 | -38.5 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2013 | 22.4 | 5.6 | |
2014 | 22.4 | 5.5 | |
2015 | 24.5 | 5.6 | |
2016 | 23.4 | 5.5 | |
2017 | 15.8 | 3.7 | |
Fiscal years ended Aug. 31. Ad costs: Stated advertising and promotion spending for company-owned drive-ins. Ad spending as percent of sales: Advertising and promotion spending for company-owned drive-ins as percent of company drive-in sales. |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 7/31/2020 | Year ended 7/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $835 | $986 | -15.3 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Sunday magazine | NA | 225 | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 85 | 148 | -42.6 |
Local newspaper | 1 | 10 | -87.8 |
Network TV | 84,417 | 79,599 | 6.1 |
Spot TV | 2,129 | 4,002 | -46.8 |
Syndicated TV | 20,717 | 29,791 | -30.5 |
Cable TV networks | 107,735 | 186,270 | -42.2 |
Spanish-language network TV | 8,215 | 12,660 | -35.1 |
Network radio | 564 | 2,877 | -80.4 |
National spot radio | 1,556 | 2,012 | -22.7 |
Local radio | 3,218 | 4,314 | -25.4 |
Outdoor | 79 | 355 | -77.8 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 16,352 | 28,903 | -43.4 |
Paid desktop search | 150,989 | 181,893 | -17.0 |
Measured media | 396,058 | 533,057 | -25.7 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Intuit | 302,366 | 315,737 | -4.2 |
Credit Karma | 91,077 | 215,379 | -57.7 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 150.0 | 3.9 | |
2013 | 182.0 | 4.6 | |
2014 | 171.0 | 4.0 | |
2015 | 372.0 | 8.9 | |
2016 | 394.0 | 8.4 | |
2017 | 480.0 | 9.2 | |
2018 | 615.0 | 10.2 | |
2019 | 800.0 | 11.8 | |
2020 | 778.0 | 10.1 | |
Fiscal years ended July 31. Ad costs: Worldwide "advertising expense." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of worldwide "total net revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Intuit (Nasdaq: INTU) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 7/31/2020 | Year ended 7/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $7,679 | $6,784 | 13.2 |
Earnings | 1,826 | 1,557 | 17.3 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 1/3/2021 | Year ended 12/30/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,437 | $1,537 | -6.5 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $212,867 | $175,969 | 21.0 |
B-to-B magazine | 182 | 384 | -52.5 |
Local magazine | 16 | NA | NA |
Spanish-language magazine | 83 | 14 | 501.4 |
Local newspaper | 54 | 31 | 73.9 |
National newspaper | 185 | NA | NA |
Network TV | 217,748 | 244,134 | -10.8 |
Spot TV | 5,747 | 9,702 | -40.8 |
Syndicated TV | 33,366 | 41,298 | -19.2 |
Cable TV networks | 117,683 | 177,754 | -33.8 |
Spanish-language network TV | 46,260 | 49,548 | -6.6 |
Network radio | 221 | 221 | 0.2 |
National spot radio | 170 | 2,088 | -91.9 |
Local radio | 1,127 | 1,148 | -1.8 |
Outdoor | 121 | 924 | -86.9 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 11,744 | 6,521 | 80.1 |
Paid desktop search | 38,167 | 40,031 | -4.7 |
Measured media | 685,742 | 749,766 | -8.5 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Neutrogena | 212,532 | 200,510 | 6.0 |
Zyrtec | 59,644 | 59,320 | 0.5 |
Stelara | 58,562 | 54,002 | 8.4 |
Tremfya | 57,438 | 42,378 | 35.5 |
Aveeno | 54,477 | 68,588 | -20.6 |
Tylenol | 54,037 | 52,565 | 2.8 |
Listerine | 45,417 | 50,792 | -10.6 |
Lactaid | 34,695 | 32,222 | 7.7 |
OGX | 32,738 | 18,094 | 80.9 |
Xarelto | 22,423 | 98,914 | -77.3 |
Johnson & Johnson | 19,311 | 43,944 | -56.1 |
Clean & Clear | 12,122 | 14,026 | -13.6 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
1999 | 1,430.0 | 5.2 | |
2000 | 1,370.0 | 4.7 | |
2001 | 1,430.0 | 4.4 | |
2002 | 1,500.0 | 4.1 | |
2003 | 1,700.0 | 4.1 | |
2004 | 1,900.0 | 4.0 | |
2005 | 2,100.0 | 4.2 | |
2006 | 1,900.0 | 3.6 | |
2007 | 2,700.0 | 4.4 | |
2008 | 2,900.0 | 4.5 | |
2009 | 2,400.0 | 3.9 | |
2010 | 2,500.0 | 4.1 | |
2011 | 2,600.0 | 4.0 | |
2012 | 2,300.0 | 3.4 | |
2013 | 2,500.0 | 3.5 | |
2014 | 2,600.0 | 3.5 | |
2015 | 2,500.0 | 3.6 | |
2016 | 2,400.0 | 3.3 | |
2017 | 2,500.0 | 3.3 | |
2018 | 2,600.0 | 3.2 | |
2019 | 2,200.0 | 2.7 | |
2020 | 2,100.0 | 2.5 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses," consisting of "television, radio, print media and internet advertising." Stated ad spending does not include money Johnson & Johnson gives to retailers in the form of cooperative advertising allowances. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 1/3/2021 | Year ended 12/30/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $82,584 | $82,059 | 0.6 |
Earnings | 14,714 | 15,119 | -2.7 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 1/3/2021) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 1/3/2021 | Year ended 12/30/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 43,133 | 42,097 | 2.5 |
Europe | 18,980 | 18,466 | 2.8 |
Asia Pacific, Africa | 15,136 | 15,555 | -2.7 |
Western Hemisphere excluding U.S. | 5,335 | 5,941 | -10.2 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 1/3/2021) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 1/3/2021 | Year ended 12/30/2019 | % chg |
Pharmaceutical | 45,572 | 42,198 | 8.0 |
Medical devices and diagnostics | 22,959 | 25,963 | -11.6 |
Consumer | 14,053 | 13,898 | 1.1 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,884 | $2,609 | -27.8 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $1,021 | $2,745 | -62.8 |
B-to-B magazine | 325 | 327 | -0.7 |
Local magazine | 113 | 136 | -17.5 |
Spanish-language magazine | 25 | 10 | 160.0 |
Local newspaper | 4,462 | 5,194 | -14.1 |
National newspaper | NA | 751 | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | 6 | 11 | -50.9 |
Network TV | 39,185 | 5,634 | 595.6 |
Spot TV | 17,795 | 69,968 | -74.6 |
Syndicated TV | 25,758 | 6,350 | 305.6 |
Cable TV networks | 103,631 | 67,627 | 53.2 |
National spot radio | 63 | 216 | -70.9 |
Local radio | 48 | 3,476 | -98.6 |
Outdoor | 5,497 | 13,015 | -57.8 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 11,201 | 25,476 | -56.0 |
Paid desktop search | 85,981 | 87,758 | -2.0 |
Measured media | 295,109 | 288,694 | 2.2 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Chase | 266,547 | 264,341 | 0.8 |
JP Morgan | 28,559 | 24,196 | 18.0 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 2,577.0 | 2.7 | |
2013 | 2,500.0 | 2.6 | |
2014 | 2,600.0 | 2.7 | |
2015 | 2,708.0 | 2.9 | |
2016 | 2,897.0 | 3.0 | |
2017 | 2,900.0 | 2.9 | |
2018 | 3,044.0 | 2.8 | |
2019 | 3,351.0 | 2.9 | |
2020 | 2,476.0 | 2.1 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "marketing" spending. 2019: Restated in 2021 from $3.579 billion. 2018: Restated in 2021 from $3.290 billion. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "marketing" spending as percent of "total net revenue" (total revenue after subtracting interest expense). |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $119,543 | $115,399 | 3.6 |
Earnings | 29,131 | 36,431 | -20.0 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
North American (substantially U.S.) | 90,948 | 89,853 | 1.2 |
Europe, Middle East and Africa | 16,566 | 15,887 | 4.3 |
Asia and Pacific | 9,289 | 7,254 | 28.1 |
Latin American and the Caribbean | 2,740 | 2,405 | 13.9 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Consumer and community banking | 51,268 | 55,133 | -7.0 |
Corporate and investment bank | 49,284 | 39,265 | 25.5 |
Asset and wealth management | 14,240 | 13,591 | 4.8 |
Commericial banking | 9,313 | 9,264 | 0.5 |
Corporate | -1,176 | 1,211 | NA |
Reconciling Items | NA | -3,065 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 2/1/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $824 | $1,156 | -28.7 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $925 | $2,991 | -69.1 |
B-to-B magazine | NA | 41 | NA |
Local newspaper | 3,685 | 23,277 | -84.2 |
National newspaper | 24 | 187 | -87.2 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 250 | 2,001 | -87.5 |
Network TV | 49,663 | 95,741 | -48.1 |
Spot TV | 1,145 | 1,564 | -26.8 |
Syndicated TV | 9,008 | 20,137 | -55.3 |
Cable TV networks | 63,406 | 90,421 | -29.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 2,003 | NA | NA |
Network radio | 8,149 | 5,850 | 39.3 |
National spot radio | 367 | 160 | 129.5 |
Local radio | 4,493 | 3,576 | 25.6 |
Outdoor | 104 | 209 | -50.2 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 1,883 | 5,173 | -63.6 |
Paid desktop search | 26,669 | 33,839 | -21.2 |
Measured media | 171,774 | 285,165 | -39.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Kohl's | 171,774 | 285,165 | -39.8 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2007 | 981.0 | 6.0 | |
2008 | 1,037.0 | 6.3 | |
2009 | 988.0 | 5.8 | |
2010 | 1,017.0 | 5.5 | |
2011 | 1,123.0 | 6.0 | |
2012 | 1,163.0 | 6.0 | |
2013 | 1,185.0 | 6.2 | |
2014 | 1,189.0 | 6.3 | |
2015 | 1,171.0 | 6.1 | |
2016 | 1,164.0 | 6.2 | |
2017 | 1,124.0 | 5.9 | |
2018 | 1,133.0 | 5.9 | |
2019 | 1,156.0 | 6.1 | |
2020 | 824.0 | 5.5 | |
Fiscal years. Fiscal 2020: Year ended Jan. 30, 2021. Kohl's fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to Jan. 31. Ad costs: Stated gross marketing costs (formerly gross advertising costs), including vendor allowances. Stated net marketing costs (gross marketing costs minus vendor allowances) for fiscal years: 2020: $788 million. 2019: $1.026 billion. 2018: $990 million. 2017: $986 million. 2016: $1.016 billion. 2015: $1.011 billion. 2014: $1.024 billion. 2013: $1.013 billion. 2012: $993 million. 2011: $962 million. 2010: $869 million. 2009: $846 million. 2008: $890 million. 2007: $839 million. "Net marketing costs" was formerly "net advertising costs." Stated vendor allowances for fiscal years: 2019: $130 million. 2018: $143 million. 2017: $138 million. 2016: $148 million. 2015: $160 million. 2014: $165 million. 2013: $172 million. 2012: $170 million. 2011: $161 million. 2010: $148 million. 2009: $142 million. 2008: $147 million. 2007: $142 million. Ad spending as percent of sales: "Gross marketing costs" as percent of "net sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Kohl's Corp. (NYSE: KSS) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 2/1/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $15,031 | $18,885 | -20.4 |
Earnings | -163 | 691 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/26/2020 | Year ended 12/28/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $880 | $782 | 12.5 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $211,405 | $258,694 | -18.3 |
Sunday magazine | 9,255 | 7,650 | 21.0 |
B-to-B magazine | 89 | 60 | 50.3 |
Local magazine | NA | 6 | NA |
Local newspaper | 441 | 333 | 32.5 |
National newspaper | 554 | 520 | 6.6 |
Network TV | 17,670 | 19,517 | -9.5 |
Spot TV | 44 | 275 | -83.9 |
Syndicated TV | 1,644 | 2,055 | -20.0 |
Cable TV networks | 201,726 | 171,065 | 17.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 181 | 5 | NA |
National spot radio | NA | 1,046 | NA |
Local radio | 686 | 1,489 | -53.9 |
Outdoor | 871 | 424 | 105.4 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 4,565 | 5,442 | -16.1 |
Paid desktop search | 1,778 | 1,261 | 40.9 |
Measured media | 450,909 | 469,839 | -4.0 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Kraft | 104,181 | 103,580 | 0.6 |
Oscar Mayer | 78,454 | 109,533 | -28.4 |
Lunchables | 70,268 | 76,492 | -8.1 |
Philadelphia | 46,884 | 55,880 | -16.1 |
Ore-Ida | 35,189 | 16,881 | 108.5 |
P3 | 20,159 | 21,452 | -6.0 |
Heinz | 19,204 | 20,907 | -8.1 |
Creative Roots | 15,217 | 0 | NA |
Planters | 14,482 | 14,182 | 2.1 |
Mio | 12,367 | 10 | NA |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 640.0 | 3.5 | |
2013 | 747.0 | 4.1 | |
2014 | 652.0 | 3.6 | |
2015 | 464.0 | 2.5 | |
2016 | 708.0 | 2.7 | |
2017 | 629.0 | 2.4 | |
2018 | 584.0 | 2.2 | |
2019 | 534.0 | 2.1 | |
2020 | 646.0 | 2.5 | |
Kraft Heinz Co. was created July 2, 2015, when H.J. Heinz Holding Corp. bought Kraft Foods Group. At the closing of the merger, H.J. Heinz Holding Corp. was renamed Kraft Heinz Co. The company operates on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December. Ad costs: 2016 and after: Kraft Heinz Co. stated "advertising expenses." 2015: Kraft Heinz Co. stated "advertising expenses" for year ended Jan. 3, 2016; includes ad spending for former Kraft Foods Group starting July 2, 2015. 2009-2014: Kraft Foods Group stated worldwide "advertising expenses" for Kraft Foods Group. Ad spending as percent of sales: 2015 and after: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "net sales" for Kraft Heinz Co. 2009-2014: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "net revenues" for Kraft Foods Group. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Kraft Heinz Co. (Nasdaq: KHC) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/26/2020 | Year ended 12/28/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $26,185 | $24,977 | 4.8 |
Earnings | 361 | 1,933 | -81.3 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/26/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/26/2020 | Year ended 12/28/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 19,204 | 17,844 | 7.6 |
Rest of world | 5,341 | 5,251 | 1.7 |
Canada | 1,640 | 1,882 | -12.9 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/26/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/26/2020 | Year ended 12/28/2019 | % chg |
Condiments and sauces | 6,813 | 6,406 | 6.4 |
Cheese and dairy | 5,131 | 4,890 | 4.9 |
Ambient foods | 2,954 | 2,475 | 19.4 |
Frozen and chilled foods | 2,599 | 2,371 | 9.6 |
Meats and seafood | 2,515 | 2,406 | 4.5 |
Refreshment beverages | 1,655 | 1,504 | 10.0 |
Desserts, toppings and baking | 1,121 | 1,032 | 8.6 |
Coffee | 1,062 | 1,271 | -16.4 |
Nuts and salted snacks | 1,047 | 966 | 8.4 |
Other | 855 | 1,144 | -25.3 |
Infant and nutrition | 433 | 512 | -15.4 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 2/1/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $888 | $854 | 4.0 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $3,068 | $199 | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 33 | 34 | -2.6 |
Local magazine | 264 | 5 | NA |
Local newspaper | 1,399 | 5,255 | -73.4 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 60 | 307 | -80.4 |
Network TV | 3 | 2,172 | -99.9 |
Spot TV | 74,224 | 60,903 | 21.9 |
Syndicated TV | NA | 1,263 | NA |
Cable TV networks | 11,149 | 33,159 | -66.4 |
Spanish-language network TV | 8,570 | NA | NA |
Network radio | NA | 20 | NA |
National spot radio | 14,414 | 7,928 | 81.8 |
Local radio | 30,116 | 31,625 | -4.8 |
Outdoor | 15,183 | 13,960 | 8.8 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,789 | 8,562 | -55.7 |
Paid desktop search | 3,942 | 5,688 | -30.7 |
Measured media | 166,215 | 171,080 | -2.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Kroger | 88,320 | 78,065 | 13.1 |
Home Chef | 23,120 | 33,816 | -31.6 |
Ralph's | 14,829 | 13,852 | 7.1 |
Fred Meyer | 12,121 | 12,401 | -2.3 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2010 | 533.0 | 0.7 | |
2011 | 532.0 | 0.6 | |
2012 | 553.0 | 0.6 | |
2013 | 587.0 | 0.6 | |
2014 | 648.0 | 0.6 | |
2015 | 679.0 | 0.6 | |
2016 | 717.0 | 0.6 | |
2017 | 707.0 | 0.6 | |
2018 | 752.0 | 0.6 | |
2019 | 854.0 | 0.7 | |
2020 | 888.0 | 0.7 | |
Fiscal year. 2020: Year ended Jan. 30, 2021. The company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to Jan. 31. Some figures reflect revisions by Kroger of sales and/or advertising costs. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising costs." Ad spending as percent of sales: "Advertising costs" as percent of "sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 2/1/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $132,498 | $122,286 | 8.4 |
Earnings | 2,585 | 1,659 | 55.8 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $2,188 | $2,348 | -6.8 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $193,112 | $615,851 | -68.6 |
Sunday magazine | 240 | 961 | -75.0 |
B-to-B magazine | 225 | 274 | -17.7 |
Local magazine | NA | 6 | NA |
Local newspaper | NA | 81 | NA |
National newspaper | 355 | 253 | 40.2 |
Network TV | 110,801 | 107,615 | 3.0 |
Spot TV | 10,177 | 11,384 | -10.6 |
Syndicated TV | 44,624 | 45,499 | -1.9 |
Cable TV networks | 210,627 | 237,808 | -11.4 |
Spanish-language network TV | 48,193 | 61,653 | -21.8 |
Network radio | 4,832 | 2,997 | 61.2 |
National spot radio | 1,512 | 1,869 | -19.1 |
Local radio | 6,437 | 3,651 | 76.3 |
Outdoor | 912 | 1,732 | -47.4 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,359 | 3,713 | -9.5 |
Paid desktop search | 14,577 | 21,448 | -32.0 |
Measured media | 649,982 | 1,116,794 | -41.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
L'Oreal Paris | 277,400 | 497,181 | -44.2 |
Garnier | 112,513 | 149,202 | -24.6 |
Maybelline New York | 100,558 | 226,850 | -55.7 |
Lancome | 40,233 | 61,367 | -34.4 |
CeraVe | 38,746 | 23,262 | 66.6 |
Armani | 25,925 | 48,889 | -47.0 |
Ralph Lauren | 15,787 | 27,622 | -42.8 |
Yves St. Laurent | 14,970 | 31,590 | -52.6 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2013 | 8,795.3 | 29.9 | |
2014 | 8,718.4 | 29.1 | |
2015 | 8,174.9 | 29.1 | |
2016 | 8,042.4 | 29.2 | |
2017 | 8,643.3 | 29.4 | |
2018 | 9,623.0 | 30.2 | |
2019 | 10,312.0 | 30.8 | |
2020 | 9,870.4 | 30.9 | |
Converted to dollars. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising and promotion" expenses. Company said advertising and promotion expenses "consist mainly of expenses relating to the advertisement and promotion of products to customers and consumers." 2020: 8.648 billion euros. 2019: 9.208 billion euros. 2018: 8.145 billion euros. 2017: 7.651 billion euros. 2016: 7.264 billion euros (restated). 2015: 7.360 billion euros. 2014: 6.559 billion euros. 2013: 6.622 billion euros (restated). 2012: 6.532 billion euros (restated). 2011: 6.292 billion euros. 2011: 6.292 billion euros. 2010: 6.029 billion euros. 2009: 5.389 billion euros. 2008: 5.269 billion euros. 2007: 5.125 billion euros. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising and promotion expenses" as percent of "net sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
L'Oreal (ETR: LOR) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $31,949 | $33,456 | -4.5 |
Earnings | 4,072 | 4,206 | -3.2 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
New markets | 15,494 | 15,712 | -1.4 |
Western Europe | 8,576 | 9,270 | -7.5 |
North America | 7,879 | 8,474 | -7.0 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $568 | $688 | -17.5 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Network TV | 220 | 1,390 | -84.1 |
Spot TV | 24 | 103 | -76.4 |
Syndicated TV | 1,685 | 2,505 | -32.7 |
Cable TV networks | 11,179 | 17,380 | -35.7 |
Local radio | 9 | 1 | NA |
Outdoor | 5 | 4 | 40.0 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 187,248 | 30,625 | 511.4 |
Paid desktop search | 361,451 | 425,430 | -15.0 |
Measured media | 561,821 | 477,437 | 17.7 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
LendingTree | 322,966 | 222,210 | 45.3 |
CompareCards | 89,459 | 141,605 | -36.8 |
Ratekick.com | 79,114 | 68,229 | 16.0 |
Super Cheap Insurance | 45,540 | 18,002 | 153.0 |
Official-Insurance.com | 15,937 | 15,221 | 4.7 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2010 | 47.7 | 79.5 | |
2011 | 40.7 | 74.6 | |
2012 | 40.8 | 52.6 | |
2013 | 80.7 | 57.9 | |
2014 | 102.2 | 61.0 | |
2015 | 159.2 | 62.6 | |
2016 | 243.2 | 63.3 | |
2017 | 410.8 | 66.5 | |
2018 | 469.9 | 61.4 | |
2019 | 688.2 | 62.2 | |
2020 | 567.7 | 62.4 | |
Ad costs: Stated "advertising and promotional expense." Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated "advertising and promotional expense" as percent of "revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
LendingTree (Nasdaq: TREE) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $910 | $1,107 | -17.8 |
Earnings | -48 | 18 | NA |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Insurance | 334 | 285 | 17.2 |
Home | 321 | 278 | 15.5 |
Consumer | 253 | 515 | -50.8 |
Other | 2 | 29 | -92.9 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $725 | $640 | 13.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
B-to-B magazine | 433 | 539 | -19.6 |
Local newspaper | 266 | 185 | 43.8 |
National newspaper | NA | 71 | NA |
Network TV | 87,456 | 67,737 | 29.1 |
Spot TV | 14,947 | 9,332 | 60.2 |
Syndicated TV | 54,762 | 39,307 | 39.3 |
Cable TV networks | 272,077 | 269,792 | 0.8 |
Network radio | 9,198 | 11,807 | -22.1 |
National spot radio | 156 | 278 | -43.7 |
Local radio | 7,331 | 5,759 | 27.3 |
Outdoor | 47 | 63 | -25.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 2,133 | 10,294 | -79.3 |
Paid desktop search | 16,606 | 20,033 | -17.1 |
Measured media | 465,411 | 435,194 | 6.9 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Liberty Mutual | 464,773 | 434,547 | 7.0 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 394.2 | 1.1 | |
2013 | 423.2 | 1.2 | |
2014 | 441.0 | 1.2 | |
2015 | 496.6 | 1.4 | |
2016 | 499.8 | 1.4 | |
2017 | 451.1 | 1.1 | |
2018 | 535.5 | 1.3 | |
2019 | 640.5 | 1.5 | |
2020 | 725.2 | 1.7 | |
Ad costs: Stated advertising expenses on Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. combined statements filed with insurance regulators. Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated advertising expenses from Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. combined statements as percent of total revenue for Liberty Mutual Holding Co. 2016: Total revenue restated in 2018. 2015: Total revenue restated in 2017. 2014: Total revenue restated in 2016. 2013: Total revenue restated in 2015. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $43,796 | $43,228 | 1.3 |
Earnings | 790 | 443 | 78.3 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 1/29/2021 | Year ended 1/31/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $751 | $811 | -7.4 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $75 | $554 | -86.5 |
B-to-B magazine | 18 | 24 | -26.1 |
Spanish-language magazine | 12 | 12 | 0.0 |
Local newspaper | 126 | 1,530 | -91.8 |
National newspaper | 525 | 355 | 48.1 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 58 | 314 | -81.4 |
Network TV | 86,384 | 69,353 | 24.6 |
Spot TV | 7,503 | 5,048 | 48.6 |
Syndicated TV | 28,148 | 20,701 | 36.0 |
Cable TV networks | 135,658 | 134,642 | 0.8 |
Network radio | 19,227 | 24,896 | -22.8 |
National spot radio | 3,136 | 2,310 | 35.8 |
Local radio | 20,314 | 19,597 | 3.7 |
Outdoor | 253 | 655 | -61.4 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 6,413 | 4,739 | 35.3 |
Paid desktop search | 55,554 | 62,596 | -11.2 |
Measured media | 363,404 | 347,323 | 4.6 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Lowe's | 353,717 | 329,875 | 7.2 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 809.0 | 1.6 | |
2013 | 811.0 | 1.5 | |
2014 | 819.0 | 1.5 | |
2015 | 769.0 | 1.3 | |
2016 | 893.0 | 1.4 | |
2017 | 968.0 | 1.4 | |
2018 | 963.0 | 1.4 | |
2019 | 871.0 | 1.2 | |
2020 | 798.0 | 0.9 | |
Fiscal years. 2020: Year ended January 2021; fiscal 2020. 2019: Year ended January 2020; fiscal 2019. 2018: Year ended February 2019; fiscal 2018. 2017: Year ended February 2018; fiscal 2017. 2016: Year ended February 2017; fiscal 2016. 2015: Year ended January 2016; fiscal 2015. 2014: Year ended January 2015; fiscal 2014. 2013: Year ended January 2014; fiscal 2013. 2012: Year ended February 2013; fiscal 2012. 2011: Year ended February 2012; fiscal 2011. 2010: Year ended January 2011; fiscal 2010. 2009: Year ended January 2010; fiscal 2009. 2008: Year ended January 2009; fiscal 2008. 2007: Year ended January 2008; fiscal 2007. 2006: Year ended January 2007; fiscal 2006. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "net sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Lowe's Cos. (NYSE: LOW) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 1/29/2021 | Year ended 1/31/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $89,597 | $72,148 | 24.2 |
Earnings | 5,835 | 4,281 | 36.3 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 1/29/2021) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 1/29/2021 | Year ended 1/31/2020 | % chg |
U.S. | 84,303 | 67,147 | 25.5 |
Outside the U.S. | 5,294 | 5,001 | 5.9 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,441 | $1,803 | -20.1 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $129,570 | $215,838 | -40.0 |
Sunday magazine | 7,481 | 10,623 | -29.6 |
B-to-B magazine | 37 | 276 | -86.7 |
Local magazine | 236 | 410 | -42.4 |
Local newspaper | 81 | 1,019 | -92.0 |
National newspaper | 40,078 | 57,181 | -29.9 |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 3 | NA |
Network TV | 11,184 | 28,768 | -61.1 |
Spot TV | 459 | 4,034 | -88.6 |
Syndicated TV | 2,680 | 10,969 | -75.6 |
Cable TV networks | 19,190 | 26,024 | -26.3 |
Spanish-language network TV | 984 | 842 | 16.9 |
National spot radio | 126 | 792 | -84.1 |
Local radio | 548 | 695 | -21.3 |
Outdoor | 13,845 | 25,698 | -46.1 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 10,420 | 14,861 | -29.9 |
Paid desktop search | 23,467 | 23,340 | 0.5 |
Measured media | 260,385 | 421,371 | -38.2 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Christian Dior | 64,448 | 149,051 | -56.8 |
Louis Vuitton | 56,458 | 70,202 | -19.6 |
Tiffany | 35,881 | 44,551 | -19.5 |
Bulgari | 23,794 | 27,046 | -12.0 |
Hennessy | 15,180 | 16,211 | -6.4 |
Sephora | 12,845 | 20,521 | -37.4 |
Fendi | 10,285 | 19,057 | -46.0 |
Celine | 10,189 | 25,420 | -59.9 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 4,181.0 | 11.6 | |
2013 | 4,396.5 | 11.4 | |
2014 | 4,631.1 | 11.4 | |
2015 | 4,462.0 | 11.3 | |
2016 | 4,696.3 | 11.3 | |
2017 | 5,457.9 | 11.3 | |
2018 | 6,519.5 | 11.8 | |
2019 | 7,016.3 | 11.7 | |
2020 | 5,557.3 | 10.9 | |
Converted to dollars. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising and promotion expenses." In its reference document for calendar 2019, LVMH said: "Advertising and promotion expenses include the costs of producing advertising media, purchasing media space, manufacturing samples and publishing catalogs, and in general, the cost of all activities designed to promote the Group's brands and products." 2020: 4.869 billion euros. 2019: 6.265 billion euros. 2018: 5.518 billion euros. 2017: 4.831 billion euros. 2016: 4.242 billion euros. 2015: 4.017 billion euros. 2014: 3.484 billion euros. 2013: 3.310 billion euros (restated). 2012: 3.251 billion euros (restated). 2011: 2.711 billion euros. 2010: 2.267 billion euros. 2009: 1.809 billion euros. 2008: 2.031 billion euros. 2007: 1.953 billion euros. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising and promotion expenses" as percent of "total revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (EPA: MC) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $50,963 | $60,106 | -15.2 |
Earnings | 5,655 | 8,715 | -35.1 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Asia (excluding Japan) | 17,538 | 18,130 | -3.3 |
U.S. | 12,152 | 14,126 | -14.0 |
Europe (excluding France) | 8,374 | 11,427 | -26.7 |
Other countries | 5,483 | 6,789 | -19.2 |
France | 3,804 | 5,292 | -28.1 |
Japan | 3,611 | 4,343 | -16.8 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Fashion and leather goods | 24,205 | 24,904 | -2.8 |
Selective retailing | 11,591 | 16,565 | -30.0 |
Perfums and cosmetics | 5,990 | 7,655 | -21.7 |
Wine and spirits | 5,427 | 6,245 | -13.1 |
Watches and jewelry | 3,830 | 4,933 | -22.4 |
Other and holding companies | -80 | -195 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 2/1/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $907 | $1,330 | -31.8 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $342 | $5,203 | -93.4 |
Sunday magazine | 721 | 1,192 | -39.5 |
B-to-B magazine | NA | 9 | NA |
Local magazine | 16 | 36 | -55.1 |
Spanish-language magazine | 18 | 12 | 44.7 |
Local newspaper | 5,448 | 21,286 | -74.4 |
National newspaper | 2,764 | 9,054 | -69.5 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 11 | 434 | -97.4 |
Network TV | 60,029 | 76,576 | -21.6 |
Spot TV | 2,252 | 3,524 | -36.1 |
Syndicated TV | 45,437 | 39,320 | 15.6 |
Cable TV networks | 67,453 | 88,680 | -23.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 8,275 | 10,804 | -23.4 |
Network radio | 7,993 | 11,999 | -33.4 |
National spot radio | 2,665 | 6,323 | -57.9 |
Local radio | 26,369 | 31,237 | -15.6 |
Outdoor | 1,474 | 2,345 | -37.2 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 900 | 4,251 | -78.8 |
Paid desktop search | 76,282 | 97,686 | -21.9 |
Measured media | 308,449 | 409,968 | -24.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Macy's | 299,052 | 390,745 | -23.5 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 1,554.0 | 5.6 | |
2013 | 1,623.0 | 5.8 | |
2014 | 1,602.0 | 5.7 | |
2015 | 1,587.0 | 5.9 | |
2016 | 1,547.0 | 6.0 | |
2017 | 1,397.0 | 5.6 | |
2018 | 1,358.0 | 5.4 | |
2019 | 1,330.0 | 5.4 | |
2020 | 907.0 | 5.2 | |
Fiscal years. 2020: Year ended Jan. 30, 2021. Ad costs: Stated "gross advertising and promotional costs," including cooperative advertising allowances. 2012: Restated in 2014 from $1.603 billion. 2011: Restated in 2014 from $1.507 billion. Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated worldwide "gross advertising and promotional costs" as percent of "net sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Macy's (NYSE: M) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 2/1/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $17,346 | $24,560 | -29.4 |
Earnings | -3,944 | 564 | NA |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 1/30/2021) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 2/1/2020 | % chg |
Women's Accessories, Intimate Apparel, Shoes, Cosmetics and Fragrances | 7,206 | 9,454 | -23.8 |
Home/Other (a) | 3,745 | 4,067 | -7.9 |
Men's and Kids | 3,486 | 5,628 | -38.1 |
Women's Apparel | 2,909 | 5,411 | -46.2 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $963 | $880 | 9.4 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $102,420 | $81,251 | 26.1 |
Sunday magazine | 248 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 2,042 | 2,602 | -21.5 |
Local magazine | NA | 28 | NA |
Local newspaper | 63 | 246 | -74.4 |
National newspaper | 355 | NA | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 1 | NA |
Network TV | 88,681 | 97,955 | -9.5 |
Spot TV | 2,465 | 2,986 | -17.4 |
Syndicated TV | 18,452 | 6,325 | 191.8 |
Cable TV networks | 221,437 | 239,157 | -7.4 |
Spanish-language network TV | 13,899 | 21,595 | -35.6 |
Network radio | 406 | 974 | -58.3 |
National spot radio | 2,548 | 3,102 | -17.9 |
Local radio | 1,595 | 1,084 | 47.2 |
Outdoor | 830 | 1,041 | -20.3 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,303 | 12,781 | -74.2 |
Paid desktop search | 2,012 | 5,715 | -64.8 |
Measured media | 460,755 | 476,843 | -3.4 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
M&M's | 63,709 | 85,374 | -25.4 |
Snickers | 45,799 | 42,661 | 7.4 |
Wrigley's | 44,802 | 47,262 | -5.2 |
Iams | 34,292 | 12,946 | 164.9 |
Pedigree | 32,933 | 45,575 | -27.7 |
Kind | 29,110 | 17,547 | 65.9 |
Temptations Treats | 27,232 | 31,620 | -13.9 |
Twix | 26,354 | 29,081 | -9.4 |
Nutro | 24,290 | 12,433 | 95.4 |
Greenies | 23,893 | 26,194 | -8.8 |
Sheba | 23,204 | 278 | NA |
Cesar | 22,788 | 30,236 | -24.6 |
Starburst | 18,030 | 11,003 | 63.9 |
Skittles | 15,464 | 28,675 | -46.1 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $40,000 | $35,000 | 14.3 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,621 | $1,617 | 0.3 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $608 | $1,290 | -52.9 |
B-to-B magazine | 29 | NA | NA |
Local magazine | 24 | 86 | -72.3 |
Local newspaper | 826 | 264 | 213.5 |
National newspaper | 317 | NA | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | 40 | 19 | 107.9 |
Network TV | 158,395 | 191,451 | -17.3 |
Spot TV | 54,424 | 77,090 | -29.4 |
Syndicated TV | 4,281 | 5,999 | -28.6 |
Cable TV networks | 148,689 | 194,056 | -23.4 |
Spanish-language network TV | 20,431 | 28,790 | -29.0 |
Network radio | 3,271 | 3,666 | -10.8 |
National spot radio | 3,666 | 1,805 | 103.1 |
Local radio | 23,449 | 33,007 | -29.0 |
Outdoor | 51,659 | 61,801 | -16.4 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 1,803 | 1,731 | 4.2 |
Paid desktop search | 17,099 | 22,382 | -23.6 |
Measured media | 489,012 | 623,436 | -21.6 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
McDonald's | 489,002 | 623,386 | -21.6 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2010 | 687.0 | 4.2 | |
2011 | 768.6 | 4.2 | |
2012 | 787.5 | 4.2 | |
2013 | 808.4 | 4.3 | |
2014 | 808.2 | 4.4 | |
2015 | 718.7 | 4.4 | |
2016 | 645.8 | 4.2 | |
2017 | 532.9 | 4.2 | |
2018 | 388.8 | 3.9 | |
2019 | 365.8 | 3.9 | |
2020 | 325.5 | 4.0 | |
Ad costs: McDonald's Corp.'s stated worldwide advertising costs, which primarily are contributions to advertising cooperatives for company-owned stores. This spending excludes ad spending by franchisees. Ad spending as percent of sales: McDonald's Corp.'s stated worldwide advertising costs, which primarily are contributions to advertising cooperatives for company-owned stores, as percentage of "company-operated sales," also known as "sales by company-operated restaurants." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $19,208 | $21,365 | -10.1 |
Earnings | 4,731 | 6,025 | -21.5 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,282 | $1,296 | -1.1 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $77,117 | $135,029 | -42.9 |
Sunday magazine | 10,833 | 5,227 | 107.2 |
B-to-B magazine | 197 | 240 | -18.0 |
Spanish-language magazine | 60 | 29 | 111.6 |
Local newspaper | 6 | 50 | -87.7 |
National newspaper | NA | 184 | NA |
Network TV | 37,640 | 31,252 | 20.4 |
Spot TV | 1,950 | 687 | 183.8 |
Syndicated TV | 8,622 | 10,400 | -17.1 |
Cable TV networks | 36,437 | 39,507 | -7.8 |
Network radio | 1,528 | NA | NA |
National spot radio | 13 | 15 | -14.7 |
Local radio | 4,772 | 21 | NA |
Outdoor | 466 | 1,428 | -67.4 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,355 | 5,150 | -34.9 |
Paid desktop search | 12,230 | 12,705 | -3.7 |
Measured media | 195,226 | 241,923 | -19.3 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Keytruda | 123,858 | 153,082 | -19.1 |
HPV.com | 32,226 | 27,364 | 17.8 |
Merck | 13,493 | 3,062 | 340.6 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 2,800.0 | 5.9 | |
2013 | 2,500.0 | 5.7 | |
2014 | 2,300.0 | 5.4 | |
2015 | 2,100.0 | 5.3 | |
2016 | 2,100.0 | 5.3 | |
2017 | 2,200.0 | 5.5 | |
2018 | 2,100.0 | 5.0 | |
2019 | 2,100.0 | 4.5 | |
2020 | 2,000.0 | 4.2 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising and promotion" costs. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising and promotion" costs as percent of "sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $47,994 | $46,840 | 2.5 |
Earnings | 7,082 | 9,777 | -27.6 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 21,027 | 20,519 | 2.5 |
Europe, Middle East and Africa | 13,600 | 12,707 | 7.0 |
China | 3,624 | 3,207 | 13.0 |
Japan | 3,376 | 3,583 | -5.8 |
Asia Pacific | 2,864 | 2,943 | -2.7 |
Latin America | 2,274 | 2,469 | -7.9 |
Other | 1,229 | 1,412 | -13.0 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Pharmaceutical | 43,021 | 41,751 | 3.0 |
Animal health | 4,703 | 4,393 | 7.1 |
Other revenue | 270 | 696 | -61.2 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $818 | $816 | 0.3 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | NA | $189 | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 372 | 524 | -29.0 |
Local newspaper | 108 | 136 | -20.6 |
National newspaper | 355 | 199 | 78.3 |
Network TV | 187,481 | 255,803 | -26.7 |
Spot TV | 323 | 2,892 | -88.8 |
Syndicated TV | NA | 34 | NA |
Cable TV networks | 88,643 | 144,289 | -38.6 |
Spanish-language network TV | 2,530 | 5,837 | -56.7 |
Network radio | 1,416 | 1,157 | 22.4 |
National spot radio | NA | 614 | NA |
Local radio | 654 | 1,015 | -35.6 |
Outdoor | 3,497 | 14,118 | -75.2 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 24,205 | 38,815 | -37.6 |
Paid desktop search | 101,738 | 125,658 | -19.0 |
Measured media | 411,321 | 591,278 | -30.4 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Microsoft | 342,307 | 447,812 | -23.6 |
44,862 | 71,810 | -37.5 | |
Xbox | 19,727 | 26,279 | -24.9 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2003 | 1,060.0 | 3.3 | |
2004 | 904.0 | 2.5 | |
2005 | 995.0 | 2.5 | |
2006 | 1,230.0 | 2.8 | |
2007 | 1,330.0 | 2.6 | |
2008 | 1,200.0 | 2.0 | |
2009 | 1,400.0 | 2.4 | |
2010 | 1,600.0 | 2.6 | |
2011 | 1,900.0 | 2.7 | |
2012 | 1,600.0 | 2.2 | |
2013 | 2,600.0 | 3.3 | |
2014 | 2,300.0 | 2.6 | |
2015 | 1,900.0 | 2.0 | |
2016 | 1,600.0 | 1.8 | |
2017 | 1,500.0 | 1.6 | |
2018 | 1,600.0 | 1.4 | |
2019 | 1,600.0 | 1.3 | |
2020 | 1,600.0 | 1.1 | |
Fiscal years ended June 30. 2021: Year ended June 30, 2021. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expense." Advertising expense is a subset of stated worldwide "sales and marketing expenses." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of "revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $143,015 | $125,843 | 13.6 |
Earnings | 44,281 | 39,240 | 12.8 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 6/30/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 73,160 | 64,199 | 14.0 |
Other countries | 69,855 | 61,644 | 13.3 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 6/30/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Intelligent Cloud | 48,366 | 38,985 | 24.1 |
More Personal Computing | 48,251 | 45,698 | 5.6 |
Productivity and Business Processes | 46,398 | 41,160 | 12.7 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $671 | $822 | -18.4 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $138 | $19,740 | -99.3 |
B-to-B magazine | 34 | 590 | -94.2 |
Local magazine | 40 | 6 | 528.6 |
Spanish-language magazine | NA | 10 | NA |
Local newspaper | 50 | 124 | -60.1 |
National newspaper | NA | 294 | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | 46 | 43 | 7.5 |
Network TV | 39,963 | 46,887 | -14.8 |
Spot TV | 1,794 | 2,750 | -34.8 |
Syndicated TV | 204 | 305 | -33.2 |
Cable TV networks | 60,815 | 116,474 | -47.8 |
Spanish-language network TV | 12,264 | 18,958 | -35.3 |
Network radio | 600 | 1,082 | -44.5 |
National spot radio | 100 | 809 | -87.7 |
Local radio | 1,483 | 5,512 | -73.1 |
Outdoor | 24,590 | 31,794 | -22.7 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 1,098 | 2,316 | -52.6 |
Paid desktop search | 312 | 222 | 40.6 |
Measured media | 143,530 | 247,914 | -42.1 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Miller | 60,624 | 100,216 | -39.5 |
Coors | 59,309 | 83,991 | -29.4 |
Blue Moon | 14,055 | 33,534 | -58.1 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 423.5 | 10.8 | |
2013 | 447.0 | 10.6 | |
2014 | 473.9 | 11.4 | |
2015 | 401.6 | 11.3 | |
2016 | 644.1 | 13.2 | |
2017 | 1,300.0 | 11.8 | |
2018 | 1,200.0 | 11.1 | |
2019 | 1,200.0 | 11.3 | |
2020 | 923.2 | 9.6 | |
Molson Coors on Oct. 11, 2016, increased its stake in MillerCoors to 100% from 42%; it began consolidating MillerCoors results on that day. Company effective January 2020 consolidated MillerCoors, its U.S. business unit, with Molson Coors Canada to form North America business unit. Ad costs: Molson Coors' stated worldwide "advertising expense" (through calendar 2018); worldwide "marketing and advertising expense" starting in financial reporting for calendar 2019. (Calendar 2018 "advertising expense" and "marketing and advertising expense" were the same; calendar 2017 "advertising expense" and"marketing and advertising expense" also were the same.) 2016: Includes MillerCoors from Oct. 11, 2016 (date of acquisition), through Dec. 31, 2016. 2015 and earlier years: Molson Coors excluding MillerCoors. Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated "advertising expense" as percent of "net sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Molson Coors Beverage Co. (NYSE: TAP) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $9,654 | $10,579 | -8.7 |
Earnings | -949 | 242 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 7,016 | 7,245 | -3.2 |
Canada | 1,112 | 1,231 | -9.7 |
Other foreign countries | 863 | 984 | -12.3 |
U.K. | 664 | 1,119 | -40.7 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $2,403 | $2,314 | 3.8 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $234,607 | $202,601 | 15.8 |
Sunday magazine | 267 | 120 | 122.6 |
B-to-B magazine | 292 | 545 | -46.4 |
Local magazine | NA | 7 | NA |
Local newspaper | 64 | 97 | -34.0 |
National newspaper | 540 | NA | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 3 | NA |
Network TV | 44,302 | 64,324 | -31.1 |
Spot TV | 7,430 | 11,392 | -34.8 |
Syndicated TV | 20,816 | 12,682 | 64.1 |
Cable TV networks | 281,373 | 278,118 | 1.2 |
Spanish-language network TV | 25,542 | 36,321 | -29.7 |
Network radio | 175 | 929 | -81.1 |
National spot radio | 639 | 637 | 0.3 |
Local radio | 190 | 879 | -78.4 |
Outdoor | 783 | 3,512 | -77.7 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 10,553 | 22,749 | -53.6 |
Paid desktop search | 5,183 | 6,452 | -19.7 |
Measured media | 632,756 | 641,367 | -1.3 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Purina | 130,698 | 119,342 | 9.5 |
Coffee-mate | 62,723 | 63,489 | -1.2 |
Starbucks | 50,428 | 24,737 | 103.9 |
Stouffers | 36,615 | 49,330 | -25.8 |
Nestle | 33,838 | 25,735 | 31.5 |
DiGiorno | 32,113 | 32,369 | -0.8 |
San Pellegrino | 30,536 | 26,036 | 17.3 |
Pro Plan | 26,393 | 23,428 | 12.7 |
Nespresso | 26,163 | 36,475 | -28.3 |
Lean Cuisine | 22,891 | 14,092 | 62.4 |
Fancy Feast | 21,865 | 32,450 | -32.6 |
Freshly | 18,008 | 10,362 | 73.8 |
Friskies | 17,427 | 24,384 | -28.5 |
Tidy Cats | 15,548 | 24,311 | -36.0 |
Hot Pockets | 15,129 | 23,576 | -35.8 |
Perrier | 14,353 | 13,197 | 8.8 |
Boost | 13,400 | 19,736 | -32.1 |
Life Cuisine | 10,759 | 0 | NA |
Gerber | 10,726 | 4,708 | 127.8 |
Carnation | 10,516 | 11,312 | -7.0 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $89,910 | $93,167 | -3.5 |
Earnings | 13,189 | 12,987 | 1.5 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Americas | 40,218 | 42,555 | -5.5 |
Europe, Middle East, North Africa | 26,161 | 26,670 | -1.9 |
Asia Pacific | 23,531 | 23,942 | -1.7 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Powdered and liquid beverages | 23,725 | 23,371 | 1.5 |
Petcare | 14,925 | 13,710 | 8.9 |
Nutrition and health science | 12,963 | 15,087 | -14.1 |
Prepared dishes and cooking aids | 12,284 | 12,267 | 0.1 |
Milk products and ice cream | 11,733 | 13,354 | -12.1 |
Confectionery | 7,435 | 7,939 | -6.3 |
Water | 6,845 | 7,439 | -8.0 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $818 | $1,063 | -23.0 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $9,188 | $14,432 | -36.3 |
Sunday magazine | 618 | 611 | 1.2 |
B-to-B magazine | 5,293 | 16,836 | -68.6 |
Local newspaper | 2,174 | 5,039 | -56.9 |
National newspaper | 7,917 | 19,430 | -59.3 |
Network TV | 32,535 | 48,321 | -32.7 |
Spot TV | 2,709 | 6,979 | -61.2 |
Syndicated TV | 2,374 | 853 | 178.5 |
Cable TV networks | 12,178 | 14,785 | -17.6 |
Spanish-language network TV | 627 | 129 | 385.5 |
Network radio | 445 | 995 | -55.3 |
National spot radio | 1,109 | 3,825 | -71.0 |
Local radio | 413 | 1,808 | -77.2 |
Outdoor | 17,188 | 25,465 | -32.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 16,739 | 15,285 | 9.5 |
Paid desktop search | 1 | 232 | -99.4 |
Measured media | 111,509 | 175,023 | -36.3 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Netflix | 99,712 | 161,944 | -38.4 |
Netflix movies | 11,797 | 13,079 | -9.8 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
1998 | 2.2 | 368.2 | |
1999 | 3.9 | 80.6 | |
2000 | 10.4 | 29.0 | |
2001 | 12.0 | 16.2 | |
2002 | 32.4 | 21.5 | |
2003 | 46.5 | 17.2 | |
2004 | 91.8 | 18.3 | |
2005 | 135.9 | 19.9 | |
2006 | 215.3 | 21.6 | |
2007 | 207.9 | 17.2 | |
2008 | 158.7 | 11.6 | |
2009 | 175.0 | 10.5 | |
2010 | 212.4 | 9.8 | |
2011 | 299.1 | 9.3 | |
2012 | 351.0 | 9.7 | |
2013 | 404.0 | 9.2 | |
2014 | 533.1 | 9.7 | |
2015 | 714.3 | 10.5 | |
2016 | 842.4 | 9.5 | |
2017 | 1,091.1 | 9.3 | |
2018 | 1,808.0 | 11.4 | |
2019 | 1,879.0 | 9.3 | |
2020 | 1,447.0 | 5.8 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." 2013: Restated from $437.9 million. 2012: Restated from $377.2 million. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $24,996 | $20,156 | 24.0 |
Earnings | 2,761 | 1,867 | 47.9 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Rest of world | 14,196 | 10,656 | 33.2 |
U.S. | 10,800 | 9,500 | 13.7 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Streaming | 24,757 | 19,859 | 24.7 |
Domestic DVD | 239 | 297 | -19.5 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 5/31/2020 | Year ended 5/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,351 | $1,470 | -8.1 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $387 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | NA | 62 | NA |
Local newspaper | 3 | 100 | -96.8 |
National newspaper | NA | 303 | NA |
Network TV | 4,252 | 18,401 | -76.9 |
Spot TV | 342 | 269 | 27.4 |
Cable TV networks | 4,622 | 8,722 | -47.0 |
Spanish-language network TV | 45 | NA | NA |
National spot radio | 6 | NA | NA |
Local radio | 1 | 4 | -78.9 |
Outdoor | 1,267 | 5,039 | -74.9 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 10,790 | 15,017 | -28.1 |
Paid desktop search | 14,863 | 17,909 | -17.0 |
Measured media | 36,578 | 65,826 | -44.4 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Nike | 35,095 | 63,068 | -44.4 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2007 | 1,912.4 | 11.7 | |
2008 | 2,308.3 | 12.4 | |
2009 | 2,351.3 | 12.3 | |
2010 | 2,356.4 | 12.4 | |
2011 | 2,344.0 | 11.7 | |
2012 | 2,607.0 | 11.2 | |
2013 | 2,745.0 | 10.8 | |
2014 | 3,031.0 | 10.9 | |
2015 | 3,213.0 | 10.5 | |
2016 | 3,278.0 | 10.1 | |
2017 | 3,341.0 | 9.7 | |
2018 | 3,577.0 | 9.8 | |
2019 | 3,753.0 | 9.6 | |
2020 | 3,592.0 | 9.6 | |
Fiscal years ended May 31. 2021: Year ended May 2021. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising and promotion expenses" (also called "demand creation expense"). 2012: Restated from $2.711 billion. 2011: Restated from $2.448 billion. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising and promotion expenses" as percent of revenue. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Nike (NYSE: NKE) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 5/31/2020 | Year ended 5/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $37,403 | $39,117 | -4.4 |
Earnings | 2,539 | 4,029 | -37.0 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 5/31/2020 | Year ended 5/31/2019 | % chg |
North America | 14,484 | 3,925 | 269.0 |
Europe, Middle East, Africa | 9,347 | 15,902 | -41.2 |
Greater China | 6,679 | 6,208 | 7.6 |
Asia Pacific and Latin America | 5,028 | 5,254 | -4.3 |
Converse | 1,846 | 1,906 | -3.1 |
Global brand divisions | 30 | 42 | -28.6 |
Corporate | -11 | -7 | NA |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 5/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 5/31/2020 | Year ended 5/31/2019 | % chg |
Footwear | 23,305 | 24,222 | -3.8 |
Apparel | 10,953 | 11,550 | -5.2 |
Converse | 1,846 | 1,906 | -3.1 |
Equipment | 1,280 | 1,404 | -8.8 |
Global brand | 30 | 42 | -28.6 |
Other | -11 | -7 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $828 | $990 | -16.4 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | NA | $128 | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 176 | 339 | -48.0 |
Local magazine | NA | 22 | NA |
Spanish-language magazine | 10 | NA | NA |
Local newspaper | 124 | 268 | -53.6 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 11 | 62 | -82.2 |
Network TV | 75,552 | 89,200 | -15.3 |
Spot TV | 174,409 | 264,024 | -33.9 |
Syndicated TV | 96 | NA | NA |
Cable TV networks | 136,056 | 161,833 | -15.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 13,869 | 23,314 | -40.5 |
Network radio | 5,608 | 3,088 | 81.6 |
National spot radio | 24 | 801 | -97.0 |
Local radio | 14,082 | 13,828 | 1.8 |
Outdoor | 5,490 | 6,381 | -14.0 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 5,870 | 6,967 | -15.7 |
Paid desktop search | 33,066 | 38,420 | -13.9 |
Measured media | 464,443 | 608,673 | -23.7 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Nissan | 437,047 | 501,307 | -12.8 |
Infiniti | 27,395 | 107,365 | -74.5 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2013 | 2,888.1 | 2.8 | |
2014 | 3,081.6 | 3.0 | |
2015 | 2,850.6 | 2.8 | |
2016 | 2,899.0 | 2.7 | |
2017 | 2,748.1 | 2.5 | |
2018 | 2,728.3 | 2.6 | |
2019 | 2,583.4 | 2.8 | |
2020 | 2,192.8 | 3.0 | |
Fiscal years ended March 31. Figures converted to dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter. 2020: Year ended March 2021 (fiscal 2020). 2019: Year ended March 2020. 2018: Year ended March 2019. 2017: Year ended March 2018. 2016: Year ended March 2017. 2015: Year ended March 2016. 2014: Year ended March 2015. 2013: Year ended March 2014. 2012: Year ended March 2013. 2011: Year ended March 2012. 2010: Year ended March 2011. 2009: Year ended March 2010. 2008: Year ended March 2009. 2007: Year ended March 2008. 2006: Year ended March 2007. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." 2020: 232.534 billion yen. 2019: 280.801 billion yen. 2018: 302.472 billion yen. 2017: 304.328 billion yen. 2016: 313.406 billion yen. 2015: 342.213 billion yen. 2014: 336.792 billion yen. 2013: 289.098 billion yen. 2012:214.076 billion yen (restated from 229.067 billion yen or $2.772 billion). 2011: 203.650 billion yen. 2010: 187.490 billion yen. 2009: 158.451 billion yen. 2008: 223.542 billion yen. 2007: 275.857 billion yen. 2006: 274.833 billion yen. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses"as percent of "net sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Nissan Motor Co. (TYO: 7201) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $74,144 | $90,886 | -18.4 |
Earnings | -4,231 | -6,175 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 3/31/2021) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
North America | 34,028 | 42,435 | -19.8 |
Japan | 14,820 | 15,894 | -6.8 |
Europe | 9,706 | 13,154 | -26.2 |
Asia (excluding Japan) | 8,975 | 10,135 | -11.5 |
Other overseas countries | 6,614 | 9,267 | -28.6 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 3/31/2021) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Automobile | 64,908 | 80,647 | -19.5 |
Sales financing | 9,237 | 10,238 | -9.8 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $554 | $579 | -4.4 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $54,596 | $51,924 | 5.1 |
Sunday magazine | 3,170 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 138 | 592 | -76.7 |
Local newspaper | NA | 29 | NA |
National newspaper | 563 | NA | NA |
Network TV | 124,007 | 86,388 | 43.5 |
Spot TV | 25,791 | 16,768 | 53.8 |
Syndicated TV | 67,752 | 53,822 | 25.9 |
Cable TV networks | 115,954 | 95,938 | 20.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 6,872 | NA | NA |
Network radio | 305 | NA | NA |
Local radio | 173 | 2 | NA |
Outdoor | 66 | 631 | -89.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 2,440 | 3,488 | -30.0 |
Paid desktop search | 16,916 | 15,502 | 9.1 |
Measured media | 418,745 | 325,084 | 28.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Kisqali | 93,325 | 511 | NA |
Cosentyx | 83,848 | 159,518 | -47.4 |
Entresto | 62,634 | 102,611 | -39.0 |
Xiidra | 60,499 | 10,521 | 475.0 |
Piqray | 55,057 | 29,393 | 87.3 |
Novartis | 26,222 | 5,000 | 424.4 |
Fanapt | 13,589 | 5,479 | 148.0 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $48,659 | $47,445 | 2.6 |
Earnings | 8,071 | 7,147 | 12.9 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Americas | 19,725 | 19,713 | 0.1 |
Europe | 18,715 | 17,933 | 4.4 |
Asia, Africa and Australasia | 10,219 | 9,799 | 4.3 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Innovative Medicines | 39,013 | 37,714 | 3.4 |
Sandoz | 9,646 | 9,731 | -0.9 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/26/2020 | Year ended 12/28/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,739 | $1,726 | 0.8 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $11,013 | $38,808 | -71.6 |
B-to-B magazine | 66 | 202 | -67.3 |
Local magazine | NA | 42 | NA |
Spanish-language magazine | 12 | NA | NA |
Local newspaper | 221 | 664 | -66.7 |
National newspaper | NA | 143 | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | NA | 47 | NA |
Network TV | 192,105 | 214,567 | -10.5 |
Spot TV | 8,195 | 10,608 | -22.7 |
Syndicated TV | 21,579 | 22,650 | -4.7 |
Cable TV networks | 459,512 | 583,325 | -21.2 |
Spanish-language network TV | 14,389 | 19,869 | -27.6 |
Network radio | 4,035 | 2,719 | 48.4 |
National spot radio | 4,883 | 11,200 | -56.4 |
Local radio | 7,436 | 9,536 | -22.0 |
Outdoor | 10,643 | 14,056 | -24.3 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 6,225 | 6,041 | 3.1 |
Paid desktop search | 785 | 559 | 40.4 |
Measured media | 741,099 | 935,036 | -20.7 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Pepsi | 143,289 | 223,959 | -36.0 |
Gatorade | 80,179 | 133,908 | -40.1 |
Mtn Dew | 74,889 | 118,731 | -36.9 |
Frito-Lay | 62,289 | 34,173 | 82.3 |
Doritos | 46,922 | 49,029 | -4.3 |
Lay's | 45,726 | 52,332 | -12.6 |
Quaker | 39,774 | 43,704 | -9.0 |
Cheetos | 38,239 | 44,828 | -14.7 |
Tostitos | 32,826 | 47,136 | -30.4 |
Bolt24 | 30,690 | 188 | NA |
Starbucks | 29,676 | 31,150 | -4.7 |
Bubly | 25,453 | 34,450 | -26.1 |
Pure Leaf | 18,362 | 37,075 | -50.5 |
Life | 15,476 | 6,211 | 149.2 |
Muscle Milk | 12,945 | 832 | NA |
Tropicana | 12,541 | 5,592 | 124.3 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2011 | 1,900.0 | 3.3 | |
2012 | 2,200.0 | 3.4 | |
2013 | 2,400.0 | 3.6 | |
2014 | 2,300.0 | 3.4 | |
2015 | 2,400.0 | 3.8 | |
2016 | 2,500.0 | 4.0 | |
2017 | 2,400.0 | 3.8 | |
2018 | 2,600.0 | 4.0 | |
2019 | 3,000.0 | 4.5 | |
2020 | 3,000.0 | 4.3 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." These stated worldwide ad expenses include media, talent, production and promotional materials. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "net revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
PepsiCo (Nasdaq: PEP) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/26/2020 | Year ended 12/28/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $70,372 | $67,161 | 4.8 |
Earnings | 7,120 | 7,314 | -2.7 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/26/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/26/2020 | Year ended 12/28/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 40,800 | 38,644 | 5.6 |
All other countries | 14,754 | 14,805 | -0.3 |
Mexico | 3,924 | 4,190 | -6.3 |
Russia | 3,009 | 3,263 | -7.8 |
Canada | 2,989 | 2,831 | 5.6 |
U.K. | 1,882 | 1,723 | 9.2 |
China | 1,732 | 1,300 | 33.2 |
South Africa | 1,282 | 405 | 216.5 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,366 | $1,800 | -24.1 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $105,982 | $78,285 | 35.4 |
Sunday magazine | 3,691 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 50 | 157 | -68.1 |
Local newspaper | 2,911 | 9 | NA |
National newspaper | 485 | 185 | 161.5 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 18 | NA | NA |
Network TV | 205,648 | 335,443 | -38.7 |
Spot TV | 1,373 | 1,425 | -3.6 |
Syndicated TV | 52,591 | 108,000 | -51.3 |
Cable TV networks | 78,923 | 178,821 | -55.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 939 | 34 | NA |
Network radio | 4,676 | 808 | 479.1 |
National spot radio | 2,819 | 337 | 737.8 |
Local radio | 9,792 | 1,952 | 401.5 |
Outdoor | 202 | 770 | -73.8 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 10,539 | 11,211 | -6.0 |
Paid desktop search | 13,887 | 17,935 | -22.6 |
Measured media | 494,526 | 735,371 | -32.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Xeljanz | 229,235 | 213,767 | 7.2 |
Ibrance | 125,778 | 120,560 | 4.3 |
Chantix | 50,716 | 195,238 | -74.0 |
Pfizer | 24,796 | 9,240 | 168.3 |
Prevnar | 22,143 | 37,754 | -41.3 |
Nexium | 20,629 | 35,335 | -41.6 |
Premarin | 10,571 | 32,270 | -67.2 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 2,800.0 | 5.1 | |
2013 | 3,000.0 | 5.8 | |
2014 | 3,100.0 | 6.2 | |
2015 | 3,100.0 | 6.3 | |
2016 | 3,200.0 | 6.1 | |
2017 | 3,100.0 | 5.9 | |
2018 | 2,700.0 | 6.6 | |
2019 | 2,400.0 | 5.8 | |
2020 | 1,800.0 | 4.3 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses" (including TV, radio and print media costs and production costs). 2019: Restated in 2021 from $2.6 billion. 2018: Restated in 2021 from $3.1 billion. 2012: Restated in 2014 from $2.9 billion. 2011: Restated in 2013 from $3.9 billion. 2010: Including 12 months of Wyeth advertising; restated in 2013 from $4.0 billion. 2009: Including 2.5 months of Wyeth advertising. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenues". |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $41,908 | $41,172 | 1.8 |
Earnings | 7,021 | 10,867 | -35.4 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 21,712 | 20,593 | 5.4 |
Rest of world | 20,196 | 20,579 | -1.9 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $4,717 | $4,281 | 10.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $296,605 | $391,462 | -24.2 |
Sunday magazine | 29,392 | 13,347 | 120.2 |
B-to-B magazine | 479 | 664 | -27.9 |
Spanish-language magazine | 24 | 266 | -91.0 |
Local newspaper | 1,332 | 740 | 80.0 |
National newspaper | 3,347 | 3,445 | -2.9 |
Network TV | 765,239 | 639,111 | 19.7 |
Spot TV | 55,614 | 57,534 | -3.3 |
Syndicated TV | 312,148 | 293,470 | 6.4 |
Cable TV networks | 972,187 | 935,240 | 4.0 |
Spanish-language network TV | 138,544 | 141,605 | -2.2 |
Network radio | 40,617 | 42,049 | -3.4 |
National spot radio | 7,951 | 9,021 | -11.9 |
Local radio | 82,054 | 67,717 | 21.2 |
Outdoor | 3,002 | 11,075 | -72.9 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 5,114 | 47,899 | -89.3 |
Paid desktop search | 20,061 | 26,042 | -23.0 |
Measured media | 2,733,711 | 2,680,687 | 2.0 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Tide | 240,174 | 197,621 | 21.5 |
Downy | 226,886 | 160,442 | 41.4 |
Olay | 216,799 | 208,196 | 4.1 |
Always | 163,098 | 254,129 | -35.8 |
Febreze | 154,548 | 197,064 | -21.6 |
Gain | 118,759 | 97,192 | 22.2 |
Bounty | 116,958 | 135,614 | -13.8 |
Dayquil, Nyquil, ZZZquil | 112,237 | 75,936 | 47.8 |
Charmin | 108,246 | 111,937 | -3.3 |
Swiffer | 104,973 | 116,060 | -9.6 |
Crest | 89,178 | 117,223 | -23.9 |
Secret | 89,048 | 43,872 | 103.0 |
Gillette | 83,282 | 128,137 | -35.0 |
Mr Clean | 72,905 | 73,250 | -0.5 |
Pampers | 69,998 | 81,333 | -13.9 |
Bounce | 58,905 | 47,637 | 23.7 |
Dawn | 54,813 | 40,590 | 35.0 |
Vicks | 53,621 | 38,620 | 38.8 |
Procter & Gamble | 50,607 | 39,124 | 29.3 |
Pantene | 47,223 | 49,052 | -3.7 |
Old Spice | 46,282 | 56,198 | -17.6 |
Cascade | 45,176 | 45,642 | -1.0 |
Microban | 44,234 | 0 | NA |
Metamucil | 39,330 | 23,785 | 65.4 |
Oral-B | 39,150 | 40,203 | -2.6 |
Pepto-Bismol | 38,730 | 25,329 | 52.9 |
Head & Shoulders | 36,387 | 36,440 | -0.1 |
Puffs | 29,191 | 34,995 | -16.6 |
Align | 29,064 | 21,848 | 33.0 |
Prilosec OTC | 24,846 | 19,673 | 26.3 |
Tampax | 23,201 | 59,832 | -61.2 |
Luvs | 19,548 | 26,206 | -25.4 |
Sinex | 18,687 | 13,024 | 43.5 |
Stressballs | 13,642 | 1,594 | 755.7 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
1987 | 1,386.0 | 8.2 | |
1988 | 1,594.0 | 8.2 | |
1989 | 1,660.0 | 7.8 | |
1990 | 2,059.0 | 8.6 | |
1991 | 2,511.0 | 9.3 | |
1992 | 2,693.0 | 9.2 | |
1993 | 2,973.0 | 9.7 | |
1994 | 2,996.0 | 9.9 | |
1995 | 3,284.0 | 9.8 | |
1996 | 3,374.0 | 9.6 | |
1997 | 3,414.0 | 9.5 | |
1998 | 3,638.0 | 9.8 | |
1999 | 3,471.0 | 9.5 | |
2000 | 3,828.0 | 9.9 | |
2001 | 3,654.0 | 9.7 | |
2002 | 3,696.0 | 9.5 | |
2003 | 4,406.0 | 10.5 | |
2004 | 5,401.0 | 10.8 | |
2005 | 5,804.0 | 10.9 | |
2006 | 7,010.0 | 10.9 | |
2007 | 7,714.0 | 10.9 | |
2008 | 8,426.0 | 10.8 | |
2009 | 7,330.0 | 10.0 | |
2010 | 8,162.0 | 11.1 | |
2011 | 7,713.0 | 10.9 | |
2012 | 7,839.0 | 10.7 | |
2013 | 8,188.0 | 11.1 | |
2014 | 7,867.0 | 10.6 | |
2015 | 7,180.0 | 10.1 | |
2016 | 7,243.0 | 11.1 | |
2017 | 7,118.0 | 10.9 | |
2018 | 7,103.0 | 10.6 | |
2019 | 6,751.0 | 10.0 | |
2020 | 7,326.0 | 10.3 | |
Fiscal years ended June 30. 2021: Year ended June 30, 2021. Sales and ad costs are from P&G 10-Ks and annual reports; some data reflect P&G's restated figures. Sales: Worldwide sales. 2011-2015 restated in 2016. 2010-2014 restated in 2015. 2009-2013 restated in 2014. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expense." Stated advertising expense includes worldwide TV, print, radio, internet and in-store advertising expenses. 2011-2015 restated in 2016. 2015: Restated in 2016 from $8.290 billion. 2014: Restated in 2016 from $8.979 billion. 2013: Restated in 2016 from $9.364 billion. 2012: Restated in 2016 from $8.981 billion. 2011: Restated in 2016 from $8.868 billion. 2010-2014 restated in 2015. 2014 restated in 2015 from $9.236 billion. 2013 restated in 2015 from $9.612 billion. 2012 restated in 2015 from $9.222 billion. 2011 restated in 2015 from $9.086 billion. 2010 restated in 2015 from $8.338 billion. 2009-2013 restated in 2014. 2013 restated in 2014 from $9.729 billion. 2012 restated in 2014 from $9.345 billion. 2011 restated in 2014 from $9.210 billion. 2010 restated in 2014 from $8.475 billion. 2009 Restated in 2014 from $7.453 billion. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of net sales. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE: PG) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $70,950 | $67,684 | 4.8 |
Earnings | 13,027 | 3,897 | 234.3 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 6/30/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
International | 39,700 | 39,100 | 1.5 |
U.S. | 31,300 | 28,600 | 9.4 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 6/30/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 6/30/2020 | Year ended 6/30/2019 | % chg |
Fabric and home care | 23,735 | 22,080 | 7.5 |
Baby, feminine and family care | 18,364 | 17,806 | 3.1 |
Beauty | 13,359 | 12,897 | 3.6 |
Health care | 9,028 | 8,218 | 9.9 |
Grooming | 6,069 | 6,199 | -2.1 |
Corporate | 395 | 484 | -18.4 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $2,176 | $1,837 | 18.4 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $11,807 | $13,385 | -11.8 |
B-to-B magazine | 342 | 343 | -0.3 |
Local magazine | 11 | 5 | 114.0 |
Local newspaper | 300 | 1,400 | -78.6 |
National newspaper | NA | 53 | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | 31 | 14 | 121.1 |
Network TV | 327,397 | 297,198 | 10.2 |
Spot TV | 14,459 | 27,936 | -48.2 |
Syndicated TV | 64,186 | 50,956 | 26.0 |
Cable TV networks | 384,281 | 359,709 | 6.8 |
Network radio | 34,316 | 24,103 | 42.4 |
National spot radio | NA | 150 | NA |
Local radio | 29,053 | 13,484 | 115.5 |
Outdoor | 587 | 32 | NA |
Internet (desktop display only) | 24,871 | 73,899 | -66.3 |
Paid desktop search | 155,907 | 204,237 | -23.7 |
Measured media | 1,047,547 | 1,066,904 | -1.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Progressive | 1,047,547 | 1,066,904 | -1.8 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2011 | 543.0 | 3.4 | |
2012 | 546.8 | 3.2 | |
2013 | 619.3 | 3.4 | |
2014 | 681.8 | 3.5 | |
2015 | 748.3 | 3.6 | |
2016 | 756.2 | 3.2 | |
2017 | 1,005.4 | 3.7 | |
2018 | 1,422.4 | 4.4 | |
2019 | 1,837.3 | 4.7 | |
2020 | 2,175.7 | 5.1 | |
Ad costs: Stated "total advertising costs" from 10-K filings. Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated "total advertising costs" as percent of "total revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Progressive Corp. (NYSE: PGR) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $42,658 | $39,022 | 9.3 |
Earnings | 5,705 | 3,970 | 43.7 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Personal insurance lines (direct) | 16,831 | 15,306 | 10.0 |
Personal insurance lines (agency) | 15,790 | 14,904 | 5.9 |
Commercial lines | 4,876 | 4,428 | 10.1 |
Investments | 2,567 | 2,071 | 23.9 |
Property | 1,766 | 1,555 | 13.6 |
Fees and other revenue | 604 | 564 | 7.1 |
Service businesses | 226 | 195 | 16.1 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $705 | $593 | 18.9 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $278 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 37 | NA | NA |
Local newspaper | 802 | NA | NA |
National newspaper | 1,975 | NA | NA |
Network TV | 55,282 | 61,401 | -10.0 |
Spot TV | 8,355 | 6,440 | 29.7 |
Syndicated TV | 73,009 | 65,351 | 11.7 |
Cable TV networks | 139,715 | 136,814 | 2.1 |
Spanish-language network TV | 5,886 | 7,583 | -22.4 |
Network radio | 1,176 | 596 | 97.4 |
National spot radio | 264 | 107 | 147.8 |
Local radio | 1,702 | 155 | 995.9 |
Outdoor | 507 | 157 | 223.3 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 1,868 | 1,551 | 20.4 |
Paid desktop search | 5,497 | 8,835 | -37.8 |
Measured media | 296,354 | 288,989 | 2.5 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Lysol | 71,381 | 64,509 | 10.7 |
Mucinex | 49,786 | 67,544 | -26.3 |
Airwick | 46,631 | 31,798 | 46.6 |
Neuriva | 36,082 | 12,805 | 181.8 |
Finish | 32,178 | 24,910 | 29.2 |
Airborne | 17,876 | 13,536 | 32.1 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2014 | 1,878.6 | 12.9 | |
2015 | 1,723.4 | 12.7 | |
2016 | 1,748.7 | 13.6 | |
2017 | 2,050.8 | 13.9 | |
2018 | 2,321.5 | 13.8 | |
2019 | 2,362.1 | 14.4 | |
2020 | 2,496.1 | 13.9 | |
Converted to dollars at average exchange rates. Figures include Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. starting June 2017. Figures exclude RB Pharmaceuticals, which RB in 2014 spun off as a separate company. Ad costs: Implied worldwide spending on "brand equity investment." Ad Age Datacenter calculated RB's worldwide brand equity investment based on RB disclosures, translating figures into dollars at average exchange rates. 2020: 1.945 billion pounds. 2019: 1.850 billion pounds. 2018: 1.738 billion pounds. 2017: 1.591 billion pounds. 2016: 1.289 billion pounds (restated). 2015: 1.127 billion pounds. 2014: 1.140 billion pounds. 2013: 1.205 billion pounds. 2012: 1.109 billion pounds. 2011: 1.047 billion pounds. Ad spending as percent of sales: Implied worldwide "brand equity investment" as percent of "net revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Reckitt (LON: RB) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $17,957 | $16,404 | 9.5 |
Earnings | 1,459 | 3,556 | -59.0 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
All other countries | 9,838 | 9,375 | 4.9 |
U.S. | 5,075 | 4,121 | 23.2 |
Greater China | 2,003 | 1,959 | 2.3 |
U.K. | 1,041 | 949 | 9.7 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Hygiene | 7,464 | 6,424 | 16.2 |
Health | 6,275 | 5,698 | 10.1 |
Nutrition | 4,218 | 4,282 | -1.5 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $590 | $587 | 0.6 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
B-to-B magazine | NA | 29 | NA |
Local newspaper | 192 | 129 | 48.7 |
National newspaper | 274 | 258 | 6.1 |
Network TV | 63,671 | 64,898 | -1.9 |
Spot TV | 21,032 | 19,093 | 10.2 |
Syndicated TV | 14,538 | 34,284 | -57.6 |
Cable TV networks | 311,774 | 370,398 | -15.8 |
Spanish-language network TV | 10,364 | 11,338 | -8.6 |
Network radio | NA | 62 | NA |
National spot radio | 1,829 | 3,354 | -45.5 |
Local radio | 1,960 | 2,691 | -27.2 |
Outdoor | 4,874 | 5,164 | -5.6 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 261 | 46 | 465.6 |
Paid desktop search | 1,659 | NA | NA |
Measured media | 432,428 | 511,744 | -15.5 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Burger King | 286,767 | 372,008 | -22.9 |
Popeyes | 140,822 | 132,074 | 6.6 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales |
2018 | 793.0 | NA | |
2019 | 858.0 | NA | |
2020 | 857.0 | NA | |
Calendar year. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses," consisting of advertising contributions by franchisees to advertising funds that are reported by company as advertising expenses in its selling, general and administrative expenses under accounting rules that Restaurant Brands International adopted effective Jan. 1, 2018. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $4,968 | $5,603 | -11.3 |
Earnings | 750 | 1,111 | -32.5 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Canada | 2,546 | 3,037 | -16.2 |
U.S. | 1,889 | 1,930 | -2.1 |
Other | 533 | 636 | -16.2 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Tim Hortons | 2,810 | 3,344 | -16.0 |
Burger King | 1,602 | 1,777 | -9.8 |
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchens | 556 | 482 | 15.4 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $950 | $905 | 5.0 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $150 | $75 | 99.9 |
B-to-B magazine | 32 | 68 | -53.4 |
Local magazine | 19 | 5 | 263.5 |
Local newspaper | 149 | 255 | -41.6 |
National newspaper | 587 | 442 | 32.8 |
Network TV | 95,393 | 77,576 | 23.0 |
Spot TV | 4,556 | 3,300 | 38.1 |
Syndicated TV | 399 | 3,875 | -89.7 |
Cable TV networks | 107,328 | 117,957 | -9.0 |
Spanish-language network TV | 4,255 | 20 | NA |
Network radio | 9,758 | 9,032 | 8.0 |
National spot radio | 2,964 | 2,792 | 6.2 |
Local radio | 15,263 | 13,954 | 9.4 |
Outdoor | 554 | 176 | 215.1 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 59,920 | 36,328 | 64.9 |
Paid desktop search | 72,644 | 70,634 | 2.8 |
Measured media | 373,969 | 336,488 | 11.1 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Rocket and Quicken Loans | 349,892 | 304,725 | 14.8 |
LowerMyBills.com | 14,140 | 21,482 | -34.2 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2015 | 449.1 | 11.8 | |
2016 | 674.6 | 13.8 | |
2017 | 787.8 | 19.0 | |
2018 | 878.0 | 20.9 | |
2019 | 905.0 | 17.7 | |
2020 | 949.9 | 6.0 | |
Ad costs: Stated "marketing and advertising expenses." Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated "marketing and advertising expenses" as percent of "total revenue, net." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Rocket Cos. (NYSE: RKT) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $15,735 | $5,117 | 207.5 |
Earnings | 198 | 0 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,808 | $1,977 | -8.5 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $3,204 | $6,531 | -50.9 |
B-to-B magazine | 170 | 1,004 | -83.1 |
Local newspaper | 4 | 5 | -11.1 |
National newspaper | 4,549 | 3,426 | 32.8 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 1 | NA | NA |
Network TV | 145,020 | 230,567 | -37.1 |
Spot TV | 1,453 | 1,379 | 5.4 |
Cable TV networks | 118,908 | 174,486 | -31.9 |
Spanish-language network TV | 5,539 | 18,881 | -70.7 |
Network radio | 73 | 2,997 | -97.6 |
National spot radio | 1,004 | 1,097 | -8.5 |
Local radio | 22 | 1,123 | -98.1 |
Outdoor | 4,393 | 4,506 | -2.5 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 55,047 | 26,419 | 108.4 |
Paid desktop search | 46,296 | 39,973 | 15.8 |
Measured media | 385,682 | 512,392 | -24.7 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Samsung | 379,989 | 501,249 | -24.2 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2009 | 2,135.3 | 2.0 | |
2010 | 2,856.0 | 2.1 | |
2011 | 2,713.9 | 1.8 | |
2012 | 4,349.5 | 2.4 | |
2013 | 3,832.1 | 1.8 | |
2014 | 3,585.0 | 1.8 | |
2015 | 3,428.7 | 1.9 | |
2016 | 3,811.6 | 2.2 | |
2017 | 4,762.2 | 2.2 | |
2018 | 3,638.6 | 1.6 | |
2019 | 3,968.5 | 2.0 | |
2020 | 3,628.7 | 1.8 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising" expenses converted to dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter. 2020: 4,269,043 million won. 2019: 4,614,525 million won. 2018: 3,998,491 million won. 2017: 5,350,839 million won. 2016: 4,432,109 million won. 2015: 3,852,478 million won. 2014: 3,773,649 million won. 2013: 4,165,290 million won. 2012: 4,887,089 million won. 2011: 2,982,270 million won. 2010: 3,282,798 million won. 2009: 2,702,874 million won. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising" spending as percent of"revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Samsung Electronics Co. (KRX: 005930) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $201,286 | $198,145 | 1.6 |
Earnings | 22,447 | 18,695 | 20.1 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Americas | 66,560 | 63,513 | 4.8 |
Europe | 39,072 | 36,734 | 6.4 |
China | 32,136 | 32,715 | -1.8 |
Asia and Africa | 32,038 | 35,788 | -10.5 |
South Korea | 31,480 | 29,395 | 7.1 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,102 | $889 | 24.0 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $80,935 | $77,524 | 4.4 |
Sunday magazine | 1,327 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 56 | 148 | -62.6 |
Local magazine | NA | 5 | NA |
Local newspaper | 67 | 289 | -77.0 |
National newspaper | 185 | NA | NA |
Network TV | 172,147 | 123,369 | 39.5 |
Spot TV | 29,498 | 23,024 | 28.1 |
Syndicated TV | 209,369 | 154,263 | 35.7 |
Cable TV networks | 153,409 | 141,728 | 8.2 |
Spanish-language network TV | 7,451 | 3,198 | 133.0 |
Network radio | 272 | 1,744 | -84.4 |
National spot radio | 42 | 45 | -6.3 |
Local radio | 580 | 2,320 | -75.0 |
Outdoor | 3 | 10 | -75.0 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 2,448 | 3,008 | -18.6 |
Paid desktop search | 17,892 | 14,434 | 24.0 |
Measured media | 675,680 | 545,108 | 24.0 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Dupixent | 408,861 | 210,358 | 94.4 |
Gold Bond | 43,196 | 68,025 | -36.5 |
Allegra | 42,528 | 38,824 | 9.5 |
Aspercreme | 34,486 | 26,516 | 30.1 |
Icy Hot | 29,824 | 33,459 | -10.9 |
Act | 19,490 | 19,671 | -0.9 |
Aubagio | 19,426 | 9,350 | 107.8 |
Fluzone | 17,898 | 14,271 | 25.4 |
Xyzal | 17,567 | 21,854 | -19.6 |
Dulcolax | 16,033 | 16,131 | -0.6 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $41,136 | $40,458 | 1.7 |
Earnings | 14,096 | 3,177 | 343.7 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 15,368 | 14,286 | 7.6 |
Rest of world | 15,323 | 16,001 | -4.2 |
Europe | 10,445 | 10,171 | 2.7 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
General medicines | 16,801 | 18,520 | -9.3 |
Specialty care | 12,502 | 10,262 | 21.8 |
Vaccines | 6,817 | 6,418 | 6.2 |
Consumer health | 5,015 | 5,258 | -4.6 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $587 | $746 | -21.4 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $1,485 | $2,415 | -38.5 |
B-to-B magazine | 1,946 | 3,133 | -37.9 |
Local magazine | NA | 8 | NA |
Spanish-language magazine | 20 | 20 | 0.0 |
Local newspaper | 412 | 1,895 | -78.2 |
National newspaper | 3,181 | 3,711 | -14.3 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 1 | 29 | -96.2 |
Network TV | 19,761 | 63,581 | -68.9 |
Spot TV | 838 | 3,928 | -78.7 |
Syndicated TV | 5,897 | 8,028 | -26.5 |
Cable TV networks | 79,123 | 204,562 | -61.3 |
Spanish-language network TV | 1,767 | 9,716 | -81.8 |
Network radio | 305 | 878 | -65.3 |
National spot radio | 3,595 | 7,446 | -51.7 |
Local radio | 1,674 | 5,341 | -68.7 |
Outdoor | 3,857 | 13,882 | -72.2 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 19,224 | 12,565 | 53.0 |
Paid desktop search | 6,236 | 7,513 | -17.0 |
Measured media | 149,320 | 348,650 | -57.2 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Playstation | 62,345 | 74,676 | -16.5 |
Sony movies | 49,490 | 216,358 | -77.1 |
Sony video | 17,780 | 16,187 | 9.8 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2007 | 4,115.0 | 5.3 | |
2008 | 4,364.0 | 5.7 | |
2009 | 4,135.0 | 5.3 | |
2010 | 4,638.0 | 5.5 | |
2011 | 4,525.0 | 5.5 | |
2012 | 4,260.0 | 5.2 | |
2013 | 4,739.0 | 6.1 | |
2014 | 4,066.7 | 5.4 | |
2015 | 3,259.7 | 4.8 | |
2016 | 3,365.3 | 4.8 | |
2017 | 3,676.2 | 4.8 | |
2018 | 3,477.2 | 4.4 | |
2019 | 3,307.0 | 4.4 | |
2020 | 2,452.4 | 2.9 | |
Fiscal years ended March. Converted to dollars. 2020: Year ended March 2021. 2019: Year ended March 2020. 2018: Year ended March 2019. 2017: Year ended March 2018. 2016: Year ended March 2017. 2015: Year ended March 2016. 2014: Year ended March 2015. 2013: Year ended March 2014. 2012: Year ended March 2013. 2011: Year ended March 2012. 2010: Year ended March 2011. 2009: Year ended March 2010. 2008: Year ended March 2009. 2007: Year ended March 2008. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising costs" (included in "selling, general and administrative expenses"). 2020: 260.068 billion yen. 2019: 359.458 billion yen. 2018: 385.500 billion yen. 2017: 407.106 billion yen. 2016: 363.815 billion yen. 2015: 391.326 billion yen. 2014: 444.444 billion yen. 2013: 474.372 billion yen. 2012: 354.981 billion yen. 2011: 357.106 billion yen. 2010: 396.425 billion yen. 2009: 383.540 billion yen. 2008: 436.412 billion yen. 2007: 468.674 billion yen. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising costs" as percent of "sales and operating revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Sony Group Corp. (NYSE: SONY) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $84,864 | $75,991 | 11.7 |
Earnings | 11,050 | 5,356 | 106.3 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 3/31/2021) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Japan | 27,936 | 22,747 | 22.8 |
U.S. | 20,307 | 17,152 | 18.4 |
Europe | 17,127 | 15,620 | 9.7 |
Asia Pacific | 8,125 | 8,207 | -1.0 |
China | 7,193 | 7,776 | -7.5 |
Other areas | 4,176 | 4,489 | -7.0 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 3/31/2021) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Game and network services | 24,562 | 17,662 | 39.1 |
Electronic products and solutions | 17,944 | 18,123 | -1.0 |
Financial services | 15,668 | 11,959 | 31.0 |
Imaging products and solutions | 8,844 | 9,064 | -2.4 |
Music | 8,744 | 7,715 | 13.3 |
Pictures | 7,144 | 9,299 | -23.2 |
Other | 1,853 | 1,978 | -6.3 |
Corporate | 104 | 192 | -45.7 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,167 | $1,209 | -3.5 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $4,729 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | NA | 76 | NA |
Local magazine | NA | 50 | NA |
Spanish-language magazine | 10 | NA | NA |
Local newspaper | 630 | 421 | 49.7 |
National newspaper | 442 | 485 | -9.0 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 1 | 17 | -94.2 |
Network TV | 231,766 | 250,832 | -7.6 |
Spot TV | 17,979 | 6,035 | 197.9 |
Syndicated TV | 1,114 | 1,030 | 8.1 |
Cable TV networks | 247,959 | 267,613 | -7.3 |
Spanish-language network TV | 14,858 | 18,910 | -21.4 |
Network radio | 8,048 | 9,833 | -18.2 |
National spot radio | 6,492 | 1,572 | 313.0 |
Local radio | 16,115 | 16,339 | -1.4 |
Outdoor | 6,575 | 43,516 | -84.9 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,489 | 34,395 | -89.9 |
Paid desktop search | 92,047 | 152,334 | -39.6 |
Measured media | 652,252 | 803,458 | -18.8 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
State Farm | 651,918 | 803,346 | -18.8 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2016 | 861.0 | 1.1 | |
2017 | 860.1 | 1.1 | |
2018 | 903.2 | 1.1 | |
2019 | 1,209.1 | 1.5 | |
2020 | 1,167.0 | 1.5 | |
Ad costs: Stated U.S. "advertising" expense from Combined Annual Statements filed with regulators. Ad spending as percent of sales: "Advertising" expense from Combined Annual Statements as percent of stated "total revenue" (premium revenue, earned investment income and realized capital gains). |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $78,900 | $79,400 | -0.6 |
Earnings | 3,700 | 5,600 | -33.9 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,537 | $2,053 | -25.1 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $1,163 | $6,784 | -82.9 |
B-to-B magazine | 481 | 2,788 | -82.8 |
Spanish-language magazine | 73 | 14 | 430.4 |
Local newspaper | 6 | 107 | -94.4 |
National newspaper | NA | 2,412 | NA |
Network TV | 126,628 | 126,210 | 0.3 |
Spot TV | 47,565 | 156,379 | -69.6 |
Syndicated TV | 25 | 137 | -81.6 |
Cable TV networks | 134,616 | 156,872 | -14.2 |
Spanish-language network TV | 14,861 | 15,664 | -5.1 |
Network radio | NA | 6,112 | NA |
National spot radio | 6,597 | 37,209 | -82.3 |
Local radio | 4,362 | 28,261 | -84.6 |
Outdoor | 1,561 | 2,548 | -38.7 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,212 | 14,868 | -78.4 |
Paid desktop search | 75,843 | 63,175 | 20.1 |
Measured media | 416,995 | 619,538 | -32.7 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Jeep | 182,781 | 285,713 | -36.0 |
Ram | 140,815 | 190,499 | -26.1 |
Chrysler | 53,409 | 37,206 | 43.5 |
Dodge | 20,806 | 38,149 | -45.5 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Stellantis (EPA: STLA) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $98,929 | $121,161 | -18.3 |
Earnings | 27 | 7,425 | -99.6 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
North America | 68,832 | 82,132 | -16.2 |
Europe, Middle East, Africa | 18,480 | 22,920 | -19.4 |
Latin America | 6,046 | 9,462 | -36.1 |
Asia Pacific | 2,645 | 3,093 | -14.5 |
Maserati (global) | 1,577 | 1,783 | -11.5 |
Other activities | 1,349 | 1,771 | -23.8 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $534 | $541 | -1.4 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $13,576 | $11,693 | 16.1 |
B-to-B magazine | 118 | 212 | -44.4 |
Local newspaper | 11 | 721 | -98.4 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 7 | 15 | -54.7 |
Network TV | 34,206 | 24,873 | 37.5 |
Spot TV | 106 | 148 | -28.8 |
Cable TV networks | 76,185 | 78,186 | -2.6 |
National spot radio | 429 | 2,961 | -85.5 |
Local radio | 2 | 8 | -79.8 |
Outdoor | 26 | 727 | -96.4 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 4,140 | 7,722 | -46.4 |
Paid desktop search | 6,623 | 10,039 | -34.0 |
Measured media | 135,428 | 137,305 | -1.4 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Entyvio | 65,878 | 57,604 | 14.4 |
Trintellix | 61,629 | 65,813 | -6.4 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2014 | 1,035.9 | 6.4 | |
2015 | 1,008.4 | 6.7 | |
2016 | 1,043.8 | 6.5 | |
2017 | 1,044.8 | 6.5 | |
2018 | 962.9 | 5.1 | |
2019 | 1,116.3 | 3.7 | |
2020 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Fiscal years ended March 31. Takeda acquired Shire Plc on Jan. 8, 2019. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising and sales promotion expenses" converted to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter. 2020 (year ended March 31, 2021; fiscal 2020): TK billion yen. 2019 (year ended March 31, 2020; fiscal 2019): 121.340 billion yen. 2018 (year ended March 31, 2019; fiscal 2018): 106.755 billion yen. 2017 (year ended March 31, 2018; fiscal 2017): 115.708 billion yen. 2016 (year ended March 31, 2017; fiscal 2016): 112.842 billion yen. 2015 (year ended March 31, 2016; fiscal 2015): 121.055 billion yen. 2014 (year ended March 31, 2015; fiscal 2014): 113.212 billion yen. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising and sales promotion expenses" as percent of "revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. (TYO: 4502) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $30,155 | $30,279 | -0.4 |
Earnings | 3,546 | 407 | 771.1 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 3/31/2021) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Japan | NA | 5,454 | NA |
U.S. | NA | 14,682 | NA |
Europe and Canada | NA | 5,939 | NA |
Emerging markets | NA | 4,203 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 2/1/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,500 | $1,647 | -8.9 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $4,346 | $17,829 | -75.6 |
B-to-B magazine | NA | 25 | NA |
Local magazine | NA | 8 | NA |
Spanish-language magazine | 12 | 305 | -96.0 |
Local newspaper | 6,523 | 31,892 | -79.5 |
National newspaper | 69 | 28 | 148.7 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 471 | 2,995 | -84.3 |
Network TV | 138,110 | 135,622 | 1.8 |
Spot TV | 5,295 | 413 | NA |
Syndicated TV | 13,652 | 22,289 | -38.8 |
Cable TV networks | 118,137 | 108,262 | 9.1 |
Spanish-language network TV | 31,790 | 35,044 | -9.3 |
Network radio | 1,950 | 5,964 | -67.3 |
National spot radio | 1,098 | 2,503 | -56.1 |
Local radio | 3,543 | 8,419 | -57.9 |
Outdoor | 2,819 | 10,232 | -72.4 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 11,472 | 13,768 | -16.7 |
Paid desktop search | 39,974 | 45,292 | -11.7 |
Measured media | 379,261 | 440,888 | -14.0 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Target | 345,447 | 400,578 | -13.8 |
Shipt | 33,375 | 39,420 | -15.3 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2007 | 1,318.0 | 2.1 | |
2008 | 1,421.0 | 2.3 | |
2009 | 1,346.0 | 2.1 | |
2010 | 1,490.0 | 2.3 | |
2011 | 1,589.0 | 2.3 | |
2012 | 1,620.0 | 2.3 | |
2013 | 1,623.0 | 2.3 | |
2014 | 1,647.0 | 2.3 | |
2015 | 1,472.0 | 2.0 | |
2016 | 1,503.0 | 2.2 | |
2017 | 1,476.0 | 2.1 | |
2018 | 1,494.0 | 2.0 | |
2019 | 1,647.0 | 2.1 | |
2020 | 1,500.0 | 1.6 | |
Fiscal years. 2020: Year ended Jan. 30, 2021. Ad costs: Worldwide gross advertising costs including stated net advertising costs plus stated vendor contributions (cooperative advertising money). "Net advertising costs" ("gross advertising costs" excluding "vendor income," or vendor contributions): 2020: $1.500 billion. 2019: $1.647 billion. 2018: $1.494 billion. 2017: $1.457 billion. 2016: $1.465 billion. 2015: $1.434 billion. 2014: $1.600 billion. 2013: $1.548 billion (restated from $1.668 billion). 2012: $1.389 billion (restated $1.422 billion). 2011: $1.360 billion. 2010: $1.292 billion. 2009: $1.167 billion. 2008: $1.233 billion. 2007: $1.195 billion. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "gross advertising costs" as percent of "sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 1/30/2021 | Year ended 2/1/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $93,561 | $78,112 | 19.8 |
Earnings | 4,368 | 3,281 | 33.1 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,387 | $1,508 | -8.0 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $31,789 | $55,073 | -42.3 |
B-to-B magazine | 978 | 1,925 | -49.2 |
Local magazine | 54 | 19 | 178.2 |
Spanish-language magazine | NA | 44 | NA |
Local newspaper | 289 | 603 | -52.1 |
National newspaper | 813 | 498 | 63.3 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 24 | 30 | -19.9 |
Network TV | 201,301 | 245,006 | -17.8 |
Spot TV | 154,570 | 131,317 | 17.7 |
Syndicated TV | 459 | 429 | 6.9 |
Cable TV networks | 237,580 | 270,320 | -12.1 |
Spanish-language network TV | 25,705 | 36,999 | -30.5 |
Network radio | 692 | 1,506 | -54.0 |
National spot radio | 123 | 9 | NA |
Local radio | 8,745 | 10,976 | -20.3 |
Outdoor | 8,746 | 12,638 | -30.8 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 24,575 | 25,398 | -3.2 |
Paid desktop search | 66,782 | 27,025 | 147.1 |
Measured media | 763,224 | 819,813 | -6.9 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Toyota | 492,348 | 522,278 | -5.7 |
Lexus | 270,707 | 297,044 | -8.9 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2010 | 3,614.2 | 1.6 | |
2011 | 3,860.7 | 1.6 | |
2012 | 4,003.5 | 1.5 | |
2013 | 4,189.9 | 1.6 | |
2014 | 3,981.6 | 1.6 | |
2015 | 4,073.7 | 1.7 | |
2016 | 4,151.2 | 1.6 | |
2017 | 4,602.2 | 1.7 | |
2018 | 4,420.6 | 1.6 | |
2019 | 4,331.8 | 1.6 | |
Figures are for fiscal years ended March 31. Figures converted to dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter. 2020: Year ended March 2021; advertising costs not available. 2019: Year ended March 2020. 2018: Year ended March 2019. 2017: Year ended March 2018. 2016: Year ended March 2017. 2015: Year ended March 2016. 2014: Year ended March 2015. 2013: Year ended March 2014. 2012: Year ended March 2013. 2011: Year ended March 2012. 2010: Year ended March 2011. 2009: Year ended March 2010. 2008: Year ended March 2009. 2007: Year ended March 2008. 2006: Year ended March 2007. Sales: Total net revenue. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising costs." Advertising costs exclude Toyota's spending on sales incentives. Toyota's sales incentive programs principally consist of cash payments to dealers based on vehicle volume or a model sold by a dealer during a given period of time. Sales incentives are an integral part of Toyota's sales-promotion spending. Stated worldwide advertising costs in yen: 2020: Advertising costs not available. 2019: 470.849 billion yen. 2018: 490.093 billion yen. 2017: 509.653 billion yen. 2016: 448.780 billion yen. 2015: 489.036 billion yen. 2014: 435.150 billion yen. 2013: 419.409 billion yen. 2012: 330.870 billion yen. 2011: 304.713 billion yen. 2010: 308.903 billion yen. 2009: 304.375 billion yen. 2008: 389.242 billion yen. 2007: 484.508 billion yen. 2006: 451.182 billion yen. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising costs" as percent of worldwide "total net revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $256,634 | $274,772 | -6.6 |
Earnings | 21,523 | 19,101 | 12.7 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 3/31/2021) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
North America | 87,944 | 95,863 | -8.3 |
Japan | 80,977 | 87,430 | -7.4 |
Asia | 42,962 | 44,026 | -2.4 |
Europe | 27,991 | 28,826 | -2.9 |
Other | 16,760 | 18,627 | -10.0 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 3/31/2021) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 3/31/2021 | Year ended 3/31/2020 | % chg |
Automotive | 231,958 | 246,287 | -5.8 |
Financial services | 20,154 | 19,990 | 0.8 |
Other | 4,522 | 8,494 | -46.8 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,287 | $1,058 | 21.6 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $10,625 | $23,722 | -55.2 |
Sunday magazine | 253 | 723 | -65.0 |
B-to-B magazine | 479 | 833 | -42.5 |
Local magazine | 36 | 15 | 135.8 |
Spanish-language magazine | 157 | 547 | -71.3 |
Local newspaper | 9,000 | 7,264 | 23.9 |
National newspaper | 6,257 | 599 | 945.4 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 3,686 | 338 | 989.5 |
Network TV | 104,070 | 70,236 | 48.2 |
Spot TV | 80,623 | 28,482 | 183.1 |
Syndicated TV | 32,630 | 16,785 | 94.4 |
Cable TV networks | 223,511 | 231,217 | -3.3 |
Spanish-language network TV | 29,011 | 18,261 | 58.9 |
Network radio | 13,119 | 12,170 | 7.8 |
National spot radio | 36,069 | 17,496 | 106.2 |
Local radio | 73,579 | 39,530 | 86.1 |
Outdoor | 19,021 | 18,366 | 3.6 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 91,792 | 90,688 | 1.2 |
Paid desktop search | 54,497 | 71,279 | -23.5 |
Measured media | 788,412 | 648,549 | 21.6 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
U.S. Census Bureau | 217,223 | 2,744 | NA |
USPS | 74,955 | 99,653 | -24.8 |
U.S. Army | 73,337 | 101,087 | -27.5 |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | 71,689 | 65,257 | 9.9 |
CDC Centers For Disease Control & Prevention | 47,578 | 6,516 | 630.2 |
Food and Drug Administration | 45,810 | 47,148 | -2.8 |
U.S. Marine Corps | 44,162 | 37,389 | 18.1 |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 34,549 | 48,163 | -28.3 |
U.S. Air Force | 32,643 | 53,082 | -38.5 |
U.S. Department of Defense | 16,159 | 17,236 | -6.2 |
Ready.gov | 15,784 | 11,613 | 35.9 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $542 | $797 | -32.0 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $278 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 9 | 9 | 0.0 |
Local magazine | NA | 5 | NA |
Local newspaper | 756 | 2,826 | -73.3 |
National newspaper | 677 | 2,501 | -72.9 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 3 | 4 | -21.1 |
Network TV | 53,204 | 8,650 | 515.1 |
Spot TV | 11,519 | 2,688 | 328.6 |
Syndicated TV | 989 | NA | NA |
Cable TV networks | 38,375 | 20,195 | 90.0 |
Network radio | 86 | 1,212 | -92.9 |
National spot radio | 548 | 5,069 | -89.2 |
Local radio | 811 | 2,987 | -72.9 |
Outdoor | 5,990 | 15,261 | -60.8 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 2,258 | 7,422 | -69.6 |
Paid desktop search | 42,955 | 28,267 | 52.0 |
Measured media | 158,457 | 97,095 | 63.2 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Uber | 130,211 | 65,836 | 97.8 |
Postmates | 23,585 | 28,660 | -17.7 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2016 | 693.0 | 20.8 | |
2017 | 1,100.0 | 14.9 | |
2018 | 1,300.0 | 12.5 | |
2019 | 1,300.0 | 10.0 | |
2020 | 992.0 | 8.9 | |
Ad costs: Worldwide "advertising expenses." Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenue." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $11,139 | $13,000 | -14.3 |
Earnings | -6,768 | -8,506 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. and Canada | 6,611 | 8,465 | -21.9 |
EMEA | 2,086 | 1,852 | 12.6 |
Latin America | 1,295 | 1,862 | -30.5 |
APAC | 1,147 | 821 | 39.7 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,494 | $1,363 | 9.6 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $113,706 | $134,076 | -15.2 |
Sunday magazine | 120 | 120 | 0.2 |
B-to-B magazine | 185 | 1,208 | -84.7 |
Spanish-language magazine | NA | 95 | NA |
Local newspaper | 1,438 | 299 | 381.4 |
National newspaper | 1,125 | 447 | 152.0 |
Network TV | 93,420 | 98,880 | -5.5 |
Spot TV | 7,788 | 8,902 | -12.5 |
Syndicated TV | 20,376 | 18,672 | 9.1 |
Cable TV networks | 228,474 | 266,673 | -14.3 |
Spanish-language network TV | 31,349 | 33,128 | -5.4 |
Network radio | 1,394 | 6,809 | -79.5 |
National spot radio | 1,550 | 1,307 | 18.5 |
Local radio | 4,270 | 7,071 | -39.6 |
Outdoor | 2,141 | 2,971 | -27.9 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 3,828 | 1,374 | 178.6 |
Paid desktop search | 18,363 | 19,258 | -4.6 |
Measured media | 529,528 | 601,290 | -11.9 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Dove | 206,539 | 215,964 | -4.4 |
Suave | 40,111 | 30,944 | 29.6 |
Tresemme | 39,891 | 60,963 | -34.6 |
Breyers | 38,951 | 22,297 | 74.7 |
Hellmann's | 31,353 | 26,971 | 16.2 |
Lipton | 24,153 | 23,601 | 2.3 |
Degree | 23,208 | 43,882 | -47.1 |
Seventh Generation | 16,984 | 14,554 | 16.7 |
Axe | 16,688 | 16,203 | 3.0 |
Unilever | 14,392 | 5,206 | 176.5 |
Knorr | 14,099 | 15,863 | -11.1 |
Magnum | 11,366 | 38,046 | -70.1 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 9,402.5 | 14.2 | |
2013 | 9,806.5 | 14.8 | |
2014 | 9,525.4 | 14.8 | |
2015 | 8,889.6 | 15.0 | |
2016 | 8,559.0 | 14.7 | |
2017 | 8,557.9 | 14.1 | |
2018 | 8,447.7 | 14.0 | |
2019 | 8,144.1 | 14.0 | |
2020 | 8,093.4 | 14.0 | |
Figures converted to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "brand and marketing investment" costs (2012 to present); stated worldwide "advertising and promotions" costs (2011 and earlier). Brand and marketing investment include costs related to creating and maintaining brand equity and brand awareness. This includes media, advertising production, promotional materials and engagement with consumers. Effective with calendar-year 2014, Unilever renamed "advertising and promotions" as "brand and marketing investment" (BMI) after moving sales equipment costs from cost of sales to BMI and moving cost of merchandisers and consumer engagement centers from overheads to BMI. Unilever restated its 2013 and 2012 ad and promo costs to put them in line with the new definition. 2020: 7.091 billion euros brand and marketing investment. 2019: 7.272 billion euros brand and marketing investment. 2018: 7.150 billion euros brand and marketing investment (restated from previous disclosure of 7.164 billion euros in advertising and promotions). 2017: 7.575 billion euros brand and marketing investment (restated from previous disclosure of 7.566 billion euros in advertising and promotions). 2016: 7.731 billion euros brand and marketing investment. 2015: 8.003 billion euros brand and marketing investment. 2014: 7.166 billion euros brand and marketing investment. 2013: 7.383 billion euros brand and marketing investment (restated from previous disclosure of 6.832 billion euros in advertising and promotions). 2012: 7.311 billion euros brand and marketing investment (restated from previous disclosure of 6.763 billion euros in advertising and promotions). 2011: 6.069 billion euros (advertising and promotions). 2010: 6.069 billion euros (advertising and promotions). 2009: 5.302 billion euros (advertising and promotions). 2008: 5.055 billion euros (advertising and promotions). 2007: 5.289 billion euros (advertising and promotions). Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide brand and marketing investment as percent of turnover (sales) (2012 to present); advertising and promotions spending as percent of turnover (sales) (2011 and earlier). |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Unilever (NYSE: UL) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $57,894 | $58,213 | -0.5 |
Earnings | 6,931 | 6,749 | 2.7 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Others | 38,780 | 40,327 | -3.8 |
U.S. | 10,687 | 9,746 | 9.7 |
India | 5,699 | 5,559 | 2.5 |
U.K. | 2,729 | 2,583 | 5.7 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Beauty and personal care | 24,110 | 24,490 | -1.6 |
Foods and refreshments | 21,846 | 21,600 | 1.1 |
Home care | 11,939 | 12,123 | -1.5 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $928 | $878 | 5.7 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $4,005 | $5,128 | -21.9 |
Sunday magazine | 2,006 | 118 | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 263 | 524 | -49.8 |
Local magazine | NA | 27 | NA |
Local newspaper | 11,118 | 8,465 | 31.4 |
National newspaper | 541 | 253 | 114.1 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 305 | 292 | 4.6 |
Network TV | 32,253 | 41,739 | -22.7 |
Spot TV | 40,393 | 32,430 | 24.6 |
Syndicated TV | 19,539 | 20,492 | -4.7 |
Cable TV networks | 37,844 | 59,418 | -36.3 |
Spanish-language network TV | 10,276 | 15,278 | -32.7 |
Network radio | 2,183 | 898 | 143.1 |
National spot radio | 6,385 | 4,530 | 40.9 |
Local radio | 8,744 | 3,407 | 156.7 |
Outdoor | 6,373 | 5,028 | 26.8 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 20,347 | 9,884 | 105.9 |
Paid desktop search | 37,753 | 40,008 | -5.6 |
Measured media | 240,329 | 247,917 | -3.1 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
UnitedHealthcare | 212,555 | 220,929 | -3.8 |
Optum | 12,313 | 12,717 | -3.2 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $257,141 | $242,155 | 6.2 |
Earnings | 15,769 | 13,839 | 13.9 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
UnitedHealthcare | 200,875 | 193,842 | 3.6 |
Optum | 136,308 | 112,950 | 20.7 |
Eliminations | -80,042 | -64,637 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $3,107 | $3,071 | 1.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $531 | $1,557 | -65.9 |
Sunday magazine | 321 | 1,113 | -71.2 |
B-to-B magazine | 359 | 2,503 | -85.7 |
Spanish-language magazine | 15 | 10 | 60.0 |
Local newspaper | 1,268 | 3,654 | -65.3 |
National newspaper | 7,351 | 11,800 | -37.7 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 25 | 119 | -78.8 |
Network TV | 306,134 | 308,243 | -0.7 |
Spot TV | 24,471 | 51,717 | -52.7 |
Syndicated TV | 12 | NA | NA |
Cable TV networks | 170,523 | 206,100 | -17.3 |
Spanish-language network TV | 29,089 | 29,914 | -2.8 |
Network radio | 281 | NA | NA |
National spot radio | 11,315 | 30,831 | -63.3 |
Local radio | 7,619 | 19,540 | -61.0 |
Outdoor | 16,663 | 26,693 | -37.6 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 87,136 | 78,135 | 11.5 |
Paid desktop search | 130,810 | 198,314 | -34.0 |
Measured media | 793,923 | 970,244 | -18.2 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Verizon | 692,755 | 864,565 | -19.9 |
Yahoo | 78,425 | 83,257 | -5.8 |
Visible | 20,535 | 17,591 | 16.7 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2011 | 2,523.0 | 2.3 | |
2012 | 2,381.0 | 2.1 | |
2013 | 2,438.0 | 2.0 | |
2014 | 2,526.0 | 2.0 | |
2015 | 2,749.0 | 2.1 | |
2016 | 2,744.0 | 2.2 | |
2017 | 2,643.0 | 2.1 | |
2018 | 2,682.0 | 2.0 | |
2019 | 3,071.0 | 2.3 | |
2020 | 3,107.0 | 2.4 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide advertising expense. Figures include ad spending for Verizon Wireless. 2004: Restated. 2003: Restated. 2002: Restated. 2001: Restated. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide advertising expense as percent of sales. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $128,292 | $131,868 | -2.7 |
Earnings | 18,348 | 19,788 | -7.3 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Service revenue and other | 109,872 | 110,305 | -0.4 |
Wireless equipment revenue | 18,420 | 21,563 | -14.6 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,072 | $1,327 | -19.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $7,638 | $11,789 | -35.2 |
Sunday magazine | NA | 118 | NA |
B-to-B magazine | 2,285 | 3,623 | -36.9 |
Local magazine | 5 | 10 | -51.9 |
Local newspaper | 1,998 | 1,400 | 42.8 |
National newspaper | 4,431 | 3,100 | 42.9 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 4 | 62 | -94.2 |
Network TV | 30,963 | 80,414 | -61.5 |
Spot TV | 6,111 | 6,288 | -2.8 |
Syndicated TV | 431 | 2,176 | -80.2 |
Cable TV networks | 92,750 | 170,032 | -45.5 |
Spanish-language network TV | 2,813 | 10,069 | -72.1 |
Network radio | 3,200 | 4,043 | -20.9 |
National spot radio | 4,991 | 11,905 | -58.1 |
Local radio | 13,470 | 24,511 | -45.0 |
Outdoor | 32,053 | 58,995 | -45.7 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 88,136 | 33,698 | 161.6 |
Paid desktop search | 24,981 | 36,652 | -31.8 |
Measured media | 316,260 | 458,883 | -31.1 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
CBS | 126,233 | 83,706 | 50.8 |
Paramount movies | 52,944 | 192,510 | -72.5 |
Showtime | 44,339 | 64,006 | -30.7 |
BET | 20,154 | 11,665 | 72.8 |
ViacomCBS video | 11,034 | 12,384 | -10.9 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2017 | 1,580.0 | 6.0 | |
2018 | 1,390.0 | 5.3 | |
2019 | 1,670.0 | 6.2 | |
2020 | 1,310.0 | 5.2 | |
CBS Corp. acquired Viacom on Dec. 4, 2019. Immediately after the deal closed, CBS Corp. changed its name to ViacomCBS. Figures here are calendar year figures for the combined company including (prior to the merger) the operates of the old CBS Corp. and old Viacom. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." 2018: Restated in 2021 from $1.410 billion. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of total "revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
ViacomCBS (Nasdaq: VIAC) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $25,285 | $26,998 | -6.3 |
Earnings | 2,305 | 3,168 | -27.2 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 20,690 | 21,449 | -3.5 |
International | 4,595 | 5,549 | -17.2 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Advertising | 9,751 | 11,074 | -11.9 |
Affiliate | 9,166 | 8,602 | 6.6 |
Content licensing | 5,963 | 6,483 | -8.0 |
Other | 225 | 292 | -22.9 |
Theatrical | 180 | 547 | -67.1 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $639 | $780 | -18.1 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $1,058 | $5,592 | -81.1 |
B-to-B magazine | 71 | 317 | -77.5 |
Local magazine | NA | 107 | NA |
Local newspaper | 39 | 507 | -92.4 |
National newspaper | NA | 1,540 | NA |
Network TV | 102,488 | 109,641 | -6.5 |
Spot TV | 98,434 | 122,909 | -19.9 |
Syndicated TV | 28 | 12 | 130.8 |
Cable TV networks | 69,633 | 138,166 | -49.6 |
Spanish-language network TV | 5,123 | 20,409 | -74.9 |
National spot radio | 6 | 360 | -98.3 |
Local radio | 2,261 | 2,774 | -18.5 |
Outdoor | 2,681 | 3,933 | -31.8 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 4,585 | 5,077 | -9.7 |
Paid desktop search | 17,364 | 19,193 | -9.5 |
Measured media | 303,771 | 430,535 | -29.4 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Volkswagen | 206,380 | 295,574 | -30.2 |
Audi | 76,044 | 106,731 | -28.8 |
Porsche | 21,293 | 13,841 | 53.8 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Volkswagen (ETR: VOW) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $254,391 | $282,928 | -10.1 |
Earnings | 9,512 | 14,946 | -36.4 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Europe/other markets | 103,467 | 117,602 | -12.0 |
Asia Pacific | 50,549 | 49,247 | 2.6 |
Germany | 48,904 | 54,866 | -10.9 |
North America | 42,013 | 48,550 | -13.5 |
South American | 9,852 | 12,652 | -22.1 |
Other | -394 | 12 | NA |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Passenger cars | 200,861 | 226,530 | -11.3 |
Financial services | 46,542 | 44,976 | 3.5 |
Commercial vehicles | 25,288 | 29,615 | -14.6 |
Power engineering | 4,155 | 4,476 | -7.2 |
Reconciliation | -22,454 | -22,669 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 8/31/2020 | Year ended 8/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $560 | $621 | -9.9 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $29,083 | $42,156 | -31.0 |
B-to-B magazine | 65 | 46 | 42.5 |
Local newspaper | 4,399 | 12,386 | -64.5 |
National newspaper | 307 | NA | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | 373 | 1,902 | -80.4 |
Network TV | 32,396 | 38,310 | -15.4 |
Spot TV | 2,802 | 1,033 | 171.4 |
Syndicated TV | 9,308 | 11,874 | -21.6 |
Cable TV networks | 48,507 | 46,713 | 3.8 |
Spanish-language network TV | 7,272 | 4,386 | 65.8 |
Network radio | 5,356 | 8,866 | -39.6 |
National spot radio | 2,071 | 2,703 | -23.4 |
Local radio | 11,788 | 15,508 | -24.0 |
Outdoor | 121 | 1,211 | -90.0 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 14,147 | 2,178 | 549.7 |
Paid desktop search | 39,124 | 55,475 | -29.5 |
Measured media | 207,120 | 244,745 | -15.4 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Walgreens | 186,406 | 227,251 | -18.0 |
No7 | 20,320 | 17,250 | 17.8 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2005 | 260.3 | 0.6 | |
2006 | 306.9 | 0.6 | |
2007 | 355.9 | 0.7 | |
2008 | 341.0 | 0.6 | |
2009 | 334.0 | 0.5 | |
2010 | 271.0 | 0.4 | |
2011 | 271.0 | 0.4 | |
2012 | 291.0 | 0.4 | |
2013 | 286.0 | 0.4 | |
2014 | 265.0 | 0.3 | |
2015 | 491.0 | 0.5 | |
2016 | 598.0 | 0.5 | |
2017 | 571.0 | 0.5 | |
2018 | 665.0 | 0.5 | |
2019 | 585.0 | 0.4 | |
2020 | 534.0 | 0.4 | |
Fiscal years ended August. 2021: Year ended August 2021. Ad costs: Worldwide "net advertising expenses" (advertising costs net of- or after subtracting-vendor advertising allowances). Note: Effective with Walgreen Co.'s 2014 acquisition of Boots Alliance to form Walgreens Boots Alliance, company no longer discloses the amount of vendor advertising allowances; Walgreens Boots Alliance only discloses advertising costs net of vendor advertising allowances. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "net advertising expenses" (advertising costs net of-or after subtracting-vendor advertising allowances) as percent of "sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 8/31/2020 | Year ended 8/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $139,537 | $136,866 | 2.0 |
Earnings | 424 | 3,962 | -89.3 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 8/31/2020 | Year ended 8/31/2019 | % chg |
Retail pharmacy U.S. | 107,701 | 104,532 | 3.0 |
Pharmaceutical wholesale | 23,958 | 23,053 | 3.9 |
Retail pharmacy int'l | 10,004 | 11,462 | -12.7 |
Eliminations | -2,126 | -2,180 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 1/31/2021 | Year ended 1/31/2020 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $2,423 | $2,753 | -12.0 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $22,907 | $23,006 | -0.4 |
Sunday magazine | 734 | NA | NA |
B-to-B magazine | NA | 54 | NA |
Spanish-language magazine | 22 | 35 | -36.1 |
Local newspaper | 52 | 2,674 | -98.1 |
National newspaper | NA | 251 | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | 21 | 145 | -85.6 |
Network TV | 202,280 | 146,414 | 38.2 |
Spot TV | 16,291 | 5,373 | 203.2 |
Syndicated TV | 15,834 | 20,495 | -22.7 |
Cable TV networks | 114,643 | 159,363 | -28.1 |
Spanish-language network TV | 35,620 | 44,015 | -19.1 |
Network radio | 3,609 | 5,829 | -38.1 |
National spot radio | 11,163 | 25,032 | -55.4 |
Local radio | 10,630 | 19,867 | -46.5 |
Outdoor | 1,403 | 6,327 | -77.8 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 10,439 | 30,349 | -65.6 |
Paid desktop search | 68,108 | 86,136 | -20.9 |
Measured media | 513,755 | 575,363 | -10.7 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Walmart | 495,286 | 545,610 | -9.2 |
Sam's Club | 13,159 | 16,815 | -21.7 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2000 | 574.0 | 0.3 | |
2001 | 618.0 | 0.3 | |
2002 | 676.0 | 0.3 | |
2003 | 966.0 | 0.4 | |
2004 | 1,400.0 | 0.5 | |
2005 | 1,600.0 | 0.5 | |
2006 | 1,900.0 | 0.6 | |
2007 | 1,800.0 | 0.5 | |
2008 | 2,100.0 | 0.5 | |
2009 | 2,400.0 | 0.6 | |
2010 | 2,500.0 | 0.6 | |
2011 | 2,300.0 | 0.5 | |
2012 | 2,300.0 | 0.5 | |
2013 | 2,400.0 | 0.5 | |
2014 | 2,400.0 | 0.5 | |
2015 | 2,500.0 | 0.5 | |
2016 | 2,900.0 | 0.6 | |
2017 | 3,100.0 | 0.6 | |
2018 | 3,500.0 | 0.7 | |
2019 | 3,700.0 | 0.7 | |
2020 | 3,200.0 | 0.6 | |
Fiscal years. 2020: Fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2021 (Walmart's fiscal 2021). Walmart's fiscal years end Jan. 31. 2020: Fiscal 2021. 2019: Fiscal 2020. 2018: Fiscal 2019. 2017: Fiscal 2018. 2016: Fiscal 2017. 2015: Fiscal 2016. 2014: Fiscal 2015. 2013: Fiscal 2014 2012: Fiscal 2013. 2011: Fiscal 2012. 2010: Fiscal 2011. 2009: Fiscal 2010. 2008: Fiscal 2009. 2007: Fiscal 2008. 2006: Fiscal 2007. 2005: Fiscal 2006. 2004: Fiscal 2005. 2003: Fiscal 2004. 2002: Fiscal 2003. 2001: Fiscal 2002. 2000: Fiscal 2001. Ad costs: Stated worldwide"advertising costs." 2008 (fiscal 2009): Restated from $2.3 billion. 2007 (fiscal 2008): Restated from $2.0 billion. Ad spending as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising costs" as percent of worldwide "net sales." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 1/31/2021 | Year ended 1/31/2020 | % chg |
Sales | $559,151 | $523,964 | 6.7 |
Earnings | 13,510 | 14,881 | -9.2 |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 1/31/2021) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 1/31/2021 | Year ended 1/31/2020 | % chg |
U.S. | 436,649 | 402,532 | 8.5 |
Non-U.S. operations | 122,502 | 121,432 | 0.9 |
DIVISION SALES (year ended 1/31/2021) | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 1/31/2021 | Year ended 1/31/2020 | % chg |
Walmart U.S. | 369,963 | 341,004 | 8.5 |
Walmart International | 121,360 | 120,130 | 1.0 |
Sam's Club | 63,910 | 58,792 | 8.7 |
Membership and other income | NA | 4,038 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 10/3/2020 | Year ended 9/28/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $3,179 | $3,154 | 0.8 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $7,825 | $20,214 | -61.3 |
Sunday magazine | 130 | 978 | -86.7 |
B-to-B magazine | 6,235 | 12,920 | -51.7 |
Local magazine | NA | 10 | NA |
Spanish-language magazine | NA | 129 | NA |
Local newspaper | 2,866 | 5,982 | -52.1 |
National newspaper | 5,887 | 12,161 | -51.6 |
Spanish-language newspaper | 2 | 98 | -98.5 |
Network TV | 200,070 | 288,638 | -30.7 |
Spot TV | 22,722 | 27,347 | -16.9 |
Syndicated TV | 2,844 | 11,430 | -75.1 |
Cable TV networks | 315,999 | 458,008 | -31.0 |
Spanish-language network TV | 6,721 | 15,998 | -58.0 |
Network radio | 2,965 | 6,919 | -57.1 |
National spot radio | 20,647 | 43,348 | -52.4 |
Local radio | 18,503 | 38,083 | -51.4 |
Outdoor | 44,001 | 76,894 | -42.8 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 35,822 | 67,461 | -46.9 |
Paid desktop search | 93,390 | 73,533 | 27.0 |
Measured media | 786,626 | 1,160,150 | -32.2 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Disney | 368,683 | 482,902 | -23.7 |
Hulu | 206,973 | 148,740 | 39.2 |
ABC | 53,206 | 102,772 | -48.2 |
ESPN | 43,563 | 50,691 | -14.1 |
20th Century Studios | 36,588 | 217,639 | -83.2 |
FX | 21,948 | 37,663 | -41.7 |
Disney pre-recorded video | 21,809 | 41,876 | -47.9 |
Searchlight movies | 10,833 | 30,494 | -64.5 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2000 | 2,000.0 | 7.9 | |
2001 | 2,200.0 | 8.7 | |
2002 | 2,300.0 | 9.1 | |
2003 | 2,500.0 | 9.2 | |
2004 | 3,000.0 | 9.8 | |
2005 | 2,900.0 | 9.2 | |
2006 | 2,500.0 | 7.4 | |
2007 | 2,600.0 | 7.3 | |
2008 | 2,900.0 | 7.7 | |
2009 | 2,700.0 | 7.5 | |
2010 | 2,600.0 | 6.8 | |
2011 | 2,800.0 | 6.8 | |
2012 | 2,500.0 | 5.9 | |
2013 | 2,600.0 | 5.8 | |
2014 | 2,800.0 | 5.7 | |
2015 | 2,600.0 | 5.0 | |
2016 | 2,900.0 | 5.2 | |
2017 | 2,600.0 | 4.7 | |
2018 | 2,800.0 | 4.7 | |
2019 | 4,300.0 | 6.2 | |
2020 | 4,700.0 | 7.2 | |
Fiscal years. 2020: Year ended Oct. 3, 2020. Walt Disney Co. acquired 21st Century Fox on March 20, 2019. Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising expense." Ad spending as percent of sales: Stated worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of"revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 10/3/2020 | Year ended 9/28/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $65,388 | $69,607 | -6.1 |
Earnings | -2,832 | 10,425 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 10/3/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 10/3/2020 | Year ended 9/28/2019 | % chg |
Americas | 51,992 | 53,805 | -3.4 |
Europe | 7,333 | 8,006 | -8.4 |
Asia Pacific | 6,063 | 7,796 | -22.2 |
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 10/3/2020 | Year ended 9/28/2019 | % chg |
Media networks | 28,393 | 24,827 | 14.4 |
Direct to consumer products and interactive media | 16,967 | 9,386 | 80.8 |
Parks and resorts | 16,502 | 26,225 | -37.1 |
Studio entertainment | 9,636 | 11,127 | -13.4 |
Eliminations | -6,110 | -1,958 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,188 | $932 | 27.4 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $2,515 | $12,151 | -79.3 |
B-to-B magazine | NA | 79 | NA |
Local newspaper | NA | 23 | NA |
National newspaper | NA | 64 | NA |
Network TV | 17,972 | 14,154 | 27.0 |
Spot TV | 463 | 390 | 18.7 |
Syndicated TV | 674 | NA | NA |
Cable TV networks | 71,538 | 101,636 | -29.6 |
Spanish-language network TV | 4,885 | 3,925 | 24.5 |
Local radio | NA | 6 | NA |
Outdoor | NA | 68 | NA |
Internet (desktop display only) | 36,645 | 31,180 | 17.5 |
Paid desktop search | 44,257 | 35,615 | 24.3 |
Measured media | 178,948 | 199,290 | -10.2 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Wayfair | 172,821 | 181,670 | -4.9 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
2012 | 65.5 | 10.9 | |
2013 | 108.5 | 11.8 | |
2014 | 191.3 | 14.5 | |
2015 | 278.2 | 12.4 | |
2016 | 409.1 | 12.1 | |
2017 | 550.0 | 11.6 | |
2018 | 774.2 | 11.4 | |
2019 | 1,095.8 | 12.0 | |
2020 | 1,412.2 | 10.0 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising costs," also called "advertising expense." Ad costs as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising costs" as percent of worldwide "net revenues." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Wayfair (NYSE: W) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $14,145 | $9,127 | 55.0 |
Earnings | 185 | -985 | NA |
GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2020) | |||
Region ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
U.S. | 11,901 | 7,765 | 53.3 |
International | 2,244 | 1,362 | 64.8 |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $600 | $1,076 | -44.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Magazine | $1,294 | $2,032 | -36.3 |
B-to-B magazine | 169 | 157 | 8.2 |
Local magazine | 172 | 207 | -16.6 |
Spanish-language magazine | 65 | 10 | 582.1 |
Local newspaper | 466 | 15,879 | -97.1 |
National newspaper | NA | 7,730 | NA |
Spanish-language newspaper | 17 | 7 | 158.5 |
Network TV | 15,934 | 47,234 | -66.3 |
Spot TV | 5,420 | 22,195 | -75.6 |
Syndicated TV | 71 | 1,800 | -96.1 |
Cable TV networks | 14,272 | 54,993 | -74.0 |
Spanish-language network TV | 2,125 | 20,012 | -89.4 |
Network radio | 7 | 75 | -90.4 |
National spot radio | 37 | 4,086 | -99.1 |
Local radio | 2,291 | 8,101 | -71.7 |
Outdoor | 7,901 | 10,281 | -23.1 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 11,295 | 20,010 | -43.6 |
Paid desktop search | 84,874 | 44,424 | 91.1 |
Measured media | 146,410 | 259,230 | -43.5 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Wells Fargo | 144,628 | 255,455 | -43.4 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | |||
Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales | |
1996 | 234.0 | 1.7 | |
1997 | 202.0 | 1.3 | |
1998 | 237.0 | 1.4 | |
1999 | 251.0 | 1.3 | |
2000 | 316.0 | 1.5 | |
2001 | 276.0 | 1.3 | |
2002 | 327.0 | 1.3 | |
2003 | 392.0 | 1.4 | |
2004 | 459.0 | 1.5 | |
2005 | 443.0 | 1.3 | |
2006 | 456.0 | 1.3 | |
2007 | 412.0 | 1.0 | |
2008 | 378.0 | 0.9 | |
2009 | 572.0 | 0.6 | |
2010 | 630.0 | 0.7 | |
2011 | 607.0 | 0.7 | |
2012 | 578.0 | 0.7 | |
2013 | 610.0 | 0.7 | |
2014 | 653.0 | 0.8 | |
2015 | 606.0 | 0.7 | |
2016 | 595.0 | 0.7 | |
2017 | 614.0 | 0.7 | |
2018 | 857.0 | 1.0 | |
2019 | 1,076.0 | 1.3 | |
2020 | 600.0 | 0.8 | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide "advertising and promotion" expense. Ad costs as percent of sales: Worldwide "advertising and promotion" expense as percent of worldwide "revenue." Revenue is the sum of "net interest income" and "noninterest income." |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $72,340 | $85,063 | -15.0 |
Earnings | 3,301 | 19,549 | -83.1 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/31/2020 | Year ended 12/31/2019 | % chg |
Consumer banking and lending | 34,016 | 37,891 | -10.2 |
wealth and investment banking | 14,512 | 15,732 | -7.8 |
Corporate and investment banking | 13,820 | 14,228 | -2.9 |
Commercial banking | 9,738 | 12,338 | -21.1 |
Corporate | 3,463 | 7,809 | -55.7 |
Reconciling items | -3,209 | -2,935 | NA |
TOTAL U.S. AD SPENDING | |||
U.S. | Year ended 12/30/2020 | Year ended 12/30/2019 | % chg |
Total U.S. advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions) | $1,097 | $1,094 | 0.2 |
Source: Ad Age Datacenter. See About LNA. |
U.S. MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY MEDIUM IN 2020 | |||
U.S. measured-media spending by medium ($ in thousands) | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
B-to-B magazine | 29 | 15 | 102.8 |
Local newspaper | 10 | 14 | -30.4 |
Network TV | 209,075 | 208,189 | 0.4 |
Spot TV | 6,514 | 8,516 | -23.5 |
Syndicated TV | 20,971 | 26,697 | -21.4 |
Cable TV networks | 340,272 | 465,162 | -26.8 |
Spanish-language network TV | 17,257 | 20,437 | -15.6 |
Network radio | 12,349 | 18,434 | -33.0 |
National spot radio | 3,108 | 3,906 | -20.4 |
Local radio | 9,800 | 11,127 | -11.9 |
Outdoor | 1,607 | 1,908 | -15.8 |
Internet (desktop display only) | 1,581 | 2,890 | -45.3 |
Paid desktop search | 10,542 | 11,114 | -5.2 |
Measured media | 633,114 | 778,407 | -18.7 |
Media spending by brand | 2020 | 2019 | % chg |
Taco Bell | 308,560 | 386,123 | -20.1 |
Pizza Hut | 174,504 | 186,487 | -6.4 |
KFC | 148,935 | 203,361 | -26.8 |
Measured media from Kantar. Measured media reflects like-for-like spending in TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital. See About LNA. |
WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES | Year | Ad costs ($ in millions) | Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales |
2008 | 584.0 | NA | |
2009 | 548.0 | NA | |
2010 | 557.0 | NA | |
2011 | 593.0 | NA | |
2012 | 608.0 | NA | |
2013 | 607.0 | NA | |
2014 | 261.0 | NA | |
2015 | 253.0 | NA | |
2016 | 260.0 | NA | |
2017 | 245.0 | NA | |
2018 | 131.0 | NA | |
2019 | 83.0 | NA | |
2020 | 78.0 | NA | |
Ad costs: Stated worldwide advertising costs. These stated worldwide advertising costs include ad spending for company-owned stores and contributions to advertising cooperatives for company-owned stores. These costs are the sum of advertising expenses incurred by company-owned restaurants plus advertising expenses incurred by the company on behalf of franchised restaurants. 2015: Restated from $255 million; previously restated from $581 million following 2016 spinoff of Yum China Holdings. 2014: Restated from $589 million following 2016 spinoff of Yum China Holdings. |
SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents) | |||
Yum Brands (NYSE: YUM) | |||
Worldwide | Year ended 12/30/2020 | Year ended 12/30/2019 | % chg |
Sales | $5,652 | $5,597 | 1.0 |
Earnings | 904 | 1,294 | -30.1 |
DIVISION SALES | |||
Division or segment sales ($ in millions) | Year ended 12/30/2020 | Year ended 12/30/2019 | % chg |
KFC | 2,272 | 2,491 | -8.8 |
Taco Bell | 2,031 | 2,079 | -2.3 |
Pizza Hut | 1,002 | 1,027 | -2.4 |
Habit Burger | 347 | 0 | NA |
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