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Paid Social Forecast Report H1 2025

Spending Remains Resilient Despite Uncertainty and Changes Across Landscape

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Despite uncertainty related to the economy and tariffs, US social network ad spending is expected to grow. AI offerings, social commerce, and lower-funnel investments will drive outlays.
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US ad spend on social networks is expected to increase in 2025 despite tariffs and other challenges facing the sector. Investments in AI, social commerce, the continued rise of influencer marketing, and several other factors will fuel growth.

Key Question: How will ad spending across social networks change in 2025?

Key Stat: Tariffs could reduce our forecast for US social network ad spending by up to 10% this year, but the market would still increase under that scenario.

This report can help you:

  • Determine market sizing (brands, agencies, media platforms, and solution providers)
  • Develop media strategy and allocate budget for campaigns (agencies and brands)
  • Showcase opportunities to customers (media platforms)

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Minda Smiley

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Rahul Chadha
Director, Report Editing
Vladimir de Leon
Chart Editor
Jasmine Enberg
Vice President and Principal Analyst
Donte Gibson
Senior Charts Editor
Zach Goldner
Senior Forecasting Analyst
Madan Kumar
Copy Editor
Emman Velasco
Chart Editor
Yoram Wurmser
Principal Analyst

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