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U.S. End-of-Year Forecast Summary

Core Content Overview

The U.S. advertising and media industry is navigating a complex recovery path following the challenges of 2020, which included a pandemic, racial inequality, environmental disasters, and a divisive election. The overall economic recovery is described as "K-shaped," meaning that while some sectors are rebounding, others are still in decline. The document outlines the expected performance of different media channels, including digital, television, print, out-of-home (OOH), cinema, and direct mail, and highlights the role of political and issue advertising in shaping these trends.

Main Points and Key Information

1. Economic and Social Context

• The U.S. economy is recovering from the second quarter's hardships.
• The recovery is expected to be uneven, with some sectors rebounding quickly and others continuing to decline.
• The pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on people of color and certain industries, such as travel and traditional retail.
• A new administration may face disruptions and legislative challenges due to the lack of a smooth transition.

2. Advertising Industry Trends

• The advertising industry is also experiencing a K-shaped recovery.
• Digital advertising has shown resilience, with a 9% underlying growth in 2020 and expected to grow by 18% in 2021.
• Traditional media (TV, radio, print, OOH, cinema) has seen significant declines, particularly in the second quarter of 2020.
• The overall decline in domestic advertising is expected to be 3.9% in 2020, slightly better than previously forecasted due to strong digital performance.

3. Digital Media Performance

• Digital advertising is expected to grow by 5% in 2020 and 18% in 2021, reaching 55% of total U.S. advertising in 2021.
• The rise in e-commerce and digital services has supported the growth of digital advertising, even amid economic uncertainty.
• Political advertising has been a significant driver of digital ad growth in 2020, contributing around $5 billion in spending.
• Search advertising underperformed due to its reliance on travel-related categories, but is expected to rebound in 2021.

4. Television Advertising

• National TV advertising declined by 7.9% in 2020 but is expected to rebound by 6.6% in 2021, returning to pre-pandemic levels.
• Local TV advertising declined by 21.5% in 2020, but is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2021, with a rebound in the automotive sector playing a key role.
• The Olympics in 2021 are unlikely to drive new ad spending, but may influence audience and ad share dynamics.

5. Print Media Decline

• Newspapers and magazines are expected to see significant declines in 2020: 30% and 20%, respectively.
• Print media is facing long-term challenges due to competition from digital platforms and reduced consumer interest.
• Newspaper ad revenue is unlikely to exceed $10 billion in its current form, even with digital extensions.

6. Out-of-Home (OOH) and Cinema

• OOH advertising is expected to decline by 31% in 2020 but will rebound to 23% growth in 2021, with a gradual decline in subsequent years.
• Cinema advertising remains severely impacted, with a -81.6% decline in 2020 due to the pandemic. It is unlikely to return to 2019 levels for some time.

7. Direct Mail and Directories

• Direct mail revenue is expected to decline by 25.9% in 2020 but will see a 17.2% rebound in 2021.
• Directories are expected to decline further, reaching $1.1 billion in 2021, far below the 2005 peak of $17 billion.

8. Future Outlook

• The ad market is expected to grow by 11.8% in 2021 on an ex-political basis, and 6% including political.
• Growth is projected to slow in 2022 and 2023, at 5% and 4%, respectively.
• Marketers are advised to focus on above-average growth strategies, as industry averages may not be sufficient in a challenging economic environment.

9. Strategic Recommendations

• Marketers should prioritize understanding evolving consumer needs and investing in new digital channels.
• Digital media is expected to play an increasingly dominant role in the advertising landscape.
• The decline in traditional media is likely to be long-term, necessitating a re-evaluation of media strategies and definitions.

Conclusion

The U.S. advertising industry is on a path of uneven recovery, with digital media leading the charge and traditional media struggling to regain lost ground. While the economy is expected to improve, the recovery will not be uniform, and marketers must adapt to new realities and invest in channels that align with changing consumer behaviors and digital trends.