Social Network Ad Spending in UK

Timeframe20202021202220232024
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Source: eMarketer

Note: All years converted to US dollars using average 2021 exchange rates; includes display, search, video and other forms of paid advertising appearing within social networks, social games and social apps; excludes spending by marketers that goes toward developing or maintaining a social network presence

Additional Note: Social networks are sites where the primary activities involve creating a profile and interacting with a network of contacts by sharing updates, comments, photos or other content.

Methodology: eMarketer estimates for ad spending include the impact of the weaker local currency. Figures from 2022-2026 are converted to US dollars using the exchange rate of US$1=£0.850284. All years prior are converted using US$1=£0.727128. Estimates are based on the analysis of various elements related to the ad spending market, including macro-level economic conditions; historical trends of the advertising market; historical trends of each medium in relation to other media; reported revenues from major ad publishers; estimates from other research firms; data from benchmark sources; consumer media consumption trends; consumer device usage trends; and eMarketer interviews with executives at ad agencies, brands, media publishers and other industry leaders.

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