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Advertising, Branding & Marketing OVERVIEW

The advertising and branding industry is undergoing one of its most transformative periods ever, fueled by technological innovation, evolving consumer behaviors and the explosion of digital media. In 2025, several powerful trends are redefining how brands connect with their audiences.

1. Generative AI Reshapes Creative Processes

Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude and DALL=E, are revolutionizing content creation. These tools are enabling agencies and brands to generate high-quality copy, images and even video content at unprecedented speed and scale. For example, Klarna reported saving $10 million annually by using GenAI to produce marketing materials instead of traditional creatives. This shift is not only driving cost efficiency but also allowing hyper-personalized, niche campaigns across digital platforms.

2. Digital Advertising Dominates—and Diversifies

Digital and search advertising now make up approximately two-thirds of global ad spending, with Amazon emerging as a dominant media player thanks to its product search advertising and new ad-supported Prime Video model. Social media remains a central force, as platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok offer highly targeted brand access to billions of users. Meanwhile, programmatic ad buying, automated, data-driven ad placement, is allowing brands to bid on millions of impressions per second across web, mobile and increasingly, digital TV and billboards.

3. The Rise of Branded Entertainment and Embedded Marketing

Traditional ads are struggling to hold viewer attention, leading brands to invest in embedded advertising and branded content. From product placements in video games and streaming series to “native advertising” within social media feeds, these strategies blur the line between entertainment and marketing, creating more immersive and memorable brand experiences.

4. Data Privacy and Ad Targeting in Flux

As governments tighten data privacy regulations, like Europe’s GDPR and Apple’s app tracking transparency, brands are rethinking ad targeting. Google’s gradual move away from third-party cookies underscores a broader industry shift toward cohort-based targeting and consent-driven data use. While this protects users, it also challenges marketers to deliver results with fewer personal data points.

5. Evolving Media Consumption Requires Agile Strategies

Cord-cutting, on-demand streaming and second-screen behaviors are transforming traditional media. Advertisers now face fragmented audiences across YouTube, Netflix, gaming platforms and mobile apps. Smart TV ad tech, interactive product placement, and synchronized social media engagement (e.g., hashtags tied to TV events) are tools brands use to stay relevant and measurable in this new ecosystem.

6. Email and Niche Targeting Remain Surprisingly Effective

Despite the digital noise, email remains one of the most effective and cost-efficient channels for marketers, especially when campaigns are behaviorally triggered and segmented for relevance. Similarly, niche targeting based on consumer passions, rather than traditional demographics, continues to yield strong engagement.

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Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Advertising & Branding Industry

Major Trends Affecting the Advertising & Branding Industry
Introduction to the Advertising and Branding Industry
Agencies Face Both Evolving Client Needs and Vast Changes in Media
OpenAI (ChatGPT), StabilityAI, Anthropic (Claude) and Others Launch Impressive Tools that Generate Text, Art, Code and Smart ChatBots
Digital & Search Advertising Soar/Amazon Becomes an Advertising Media Giant
Programmatic Ad Buying Dominates the Digital Media Market
Global Internet Market Tops 9.3 Billion Users, both Fixed and Wireless
Television Ads Evolve to Face New Challenges and Formats/Streaming Platforms Sell Ads
Embedded Advertising/Product Placement/Branded Entertainment and Marketing Soar
Social Media Rakes in Global Online and Ad Revenues
Email Reigns as One of the Single Most Effective Advertising Tools
Newspapers and Magazines Rely on Digital Editions and Apps
Billboards Go Digital
Location-Based Services (LBS) Enhance Smartphones and Mobile Advertising
Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales
LOHAS-Socially Conscious Consumers Create Challenges and Opportunities for Advertisers and Marketers
Growth in China’s Ad Market
Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
Retail Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advance for Store Checkout and Restaurant Orders
Online Marketing, Social Media and Ecommerce Enable Startups/Disruption in Consumer Products and Cosmetics
Regulatory Environment Is Challenging for Online Businesses & Social Media

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Advertising & Branding Industry Statistics

Advertising & Branding Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Global Digital, Network, Computer & Telecom Industries--Key Statistics & Market Size Overview
Estimated U.S. Advertising Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2015-2022
Advertising Agencies, Public Relations Agencies & Direct Mail Advertising: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
Employment in Advertising & Related Industries, U.S.: January of 1990-2025
Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
Newspaper Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
Periodical Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
Radio Networks & Radio Stations: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
Television Broadcasting: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022
Cable & Other Subscription Programming: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2022

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Advertising, Branding & Marketing OVERVIEW

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