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18 TV Advertising Statistics worth seeing

Television advertising has been a popular marketing strategy for decades, and it remains a vital component of many advertising campaigns. Despite the rise of digital advertising, TV advertising remains an important and effective tool for reaching a large and diverse audience. In this article, we will examine the most important statistics related to the performance of TV advertising.


TV Advertising Stats: Market & Trends
  1. In 2021, the global TV advertising market was valued at approximately $200 billion. (Statista)

  2. According to a study by Nielsen, the average American adult spends over four hours per day watching TV. (Nielsen)

  3. TV advertising reaches more than 90% of American households. (The Drum)

  4. In 2020, the Super Bowl generated approximately $545 million in ad revenue. (Statista)

  5. The average cost of a 30-second TV commercial during the Super Bowl in 2021 was $5.6 million. (Statista)

  6. In 2020, the top five categories of TV advertisers in the United States were automotive, pharmaceuticals, fast food, insurance, and consumer packaged goods. (Statista)

  7. According to a study by Hub Entertainment Research, 62% of consumers say they discover new TV shows and movies through TV commercials. (Hub Entertainment Research)

  8. In 2020, the TV ad spending in the United States amounted to $62.5 billion. (Statista)

  9. According to Nielsen, TV advertising is still the most effective way to reach a large and diverse audience, with a 91% reach among adults in the United States. (Nielsen)

  10. In 2020, the top five networks for TV ad revenue in the United States were NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, and ESPN. (Statista)

  11. According to a study by the Interactive Advertising Bureau, TV advertising is seen as the most trustworthy and authoritative form of advertising by consumers.

  12. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on TV advertising, with ad spending declining by 11%. (eMarketer)

  13. Despite the decline in ad spending, TV advertising remains an important tool for many businesses, with a 2020 survey showing that 75% of US marketers planned to maintain or increase their TV advertising spending. (Adweek)

  14. In 2020, the top ten TV advertisers in the United States were Procter & Gamble, AT&T, Comcast, General Motors, Verizon, Geico, Ford, American Express, Amazon, and Walt Disney. (Statista)

TV Advertising Stats: Performance & ROI
  1. TV advertising has been shown to be especially effective for building brand awareness and recall, as well as driving website traffic and sales. (Marketing Week)

  2. In a study by the Video Advertising Bureau, TV advertising was found to have the highest return on investment (ROI) among all forms of advertising, with an ROI of $6.76 for every dollar spent.

  3. TV advertising has also proven to be effective for political campaigns, with political ad spending during the 2020 US elections reaching a record high of $8.2 billion. (The Conversation)

  4. According to a study by Kantar Media, the average TV viewer in the United States is exposed to over 1,000 TV ads per month. Which is why ad fatigue can be a problem with TV advertising.


TV Statistics: Summary

TV advertising remains a powerful tool for marketers to reach a wide audience, build brand awareness, and drive engagement. With the ability to reach 91% of US adults each week and generate an average ROI of $6.76 for every $1 spent, TV advertising should not be overlooked in an advertising strategy.


For more TV Advertising benchmarks, statistics and insights please visit our dedicated Offline Advertising Benchmarks section.

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